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Pacific Island Nations Consider Future Ties with the United States
sovereign – adj. having independent authority and the right to govern itself
location – n. a place or position
bilateral – adj. involving two groups or countries
indefinite – adj. not certain in amount or length
reciprocal – adj. used to describe a relationship in which two people or groups agree to do something similar for each other, to allow each other to have the same rights, etc.
currency – n. the money that a country uses; a specific kind of money
adopt – v. to accept or approve (something, such as a proposal) in a formal or official way
access – n. a way of being able to use or get something (usually + to)
amend – v. to change some of the words and often the meaning of (a law, document, etc.)
atoll – n. an island that is made of coral and shaped like a ring
self-sufficient – adj. able to live or function without help or support from others
augment – v. to add something to (something) in order to improve or complete it
court – v. to give a lot of attention and praise to (someone) in order to get approval, support, etc.
region – n. a part of a country, of the world, etc., that is different or separate from other parts in some way
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