VOA慢速英语:Russia Faces Pain Over Falling Oil Prices, Sanctions

scenario – n. a description of what could possibly happen

sanctions – n. actions taken to force a country or group to obey international rules usually by limiting trade with that country

consumer – n. a person who buys goods or services

subsistence – adj. describing the smallest amount of things like food and water that are needed to stay alive

tatters – n. a state of ruin