North Korea Tests Possible Submarine-launched Missile

ballistic missile –n. a weapon that is shot through the sky over a great distance and then falls to the ground and explodes

afford –v. to be able to pay for something

regional –adj. something that happens in only in an area such as a part of a country or a part of the world

critical –adj. extremely important or serious

stage –n. a point in the development of something

harbor –v. to have something in one's mind for a long time

intent –n. the thing that you plan to do or achieve : an aim or purpose

frequently –adv. happening often

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