VOA慢速英语:US, Russia Clash on How to End Syrian Conflict

decade – n. a period of ten years

prudence – n. careful good judgment that allows someone to avoid danger or risks

perils – n. something that is likely to cause injury, pain, harm or loss

prefer – v. to like (someone or something) better than someone or something else

counteract – v. act against (something); to cause (something) to have less of an effect or to have no effect at all

secular – adj. not religious