VOA慢速英语:South Korea Prepares for Presidential Election

bribery – n. the act or crime of giving or accepting a bribe (which is a payment of something valuable -- such as money -- that is given in order to get someone to do something; usually a bribe is used to get someone to do something illegal or dishonest)

scandal – n. an occurrence in which people are shocked and upset because of behavior that is morally or legally wrong

favor – n. a kind or helpful act that you do for someone

extortion – n. the crime of getting money from someone by the use of force or threats

sanction – n. an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, etc. (usually plural)

track – n. the course along which someone or something moves or proceeds

coercion – n. the crime of making (someone) do something by using force or threats

dialogue – n. a discussion or series of discussions that two groups or countries have in order to end a disagreement

resolute – adj. very determined; having or showing a lot of determination

strongman – n. a politician or leader who uses violence or threats

battery – n. a group of two or more big guns used by the military