VOA慢速英语:Conflict in Ukraine Divides University

barricade – n. a temporary wall, fence, or similar structure that is built to prevent people from entering an area

terminal – n. a building at an airport where people get on and off airplanes

Donetsk Peoples’ Republic – n. a self-declared republic in eastern Ukraine. Russia is the only major power to recognize it as a state.

dormitory – n. a building that has rooms where students can live

pledge of allegiance – n. a promise of support or loyalty to a country or group.

ideology – n. a set of political ideas

Soviet-era – adj. the period when Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union (1922-1991)

facility – n. something (such as a building or large piece of equipment) that is built for a specific purpose

grievance – n. a feeling of having been treated unfairly

biased – adj. having or showing an unfair tendency to believe that some people or ideas are better than others

coat of arms – n. a special group of pictures that belong to a person, family, or group of people and that are shown on a shield

diploma – n. a document which shows that a person has finished a course of study or has graduated from a school