Vocabulary Worksheet — Intro
Diplomacy & Politics
Key Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning | Example sentence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| sovereignty | n. | the authority of a state to govern itself | The dispute raised questions of sovereignty. |
| treaty | n. | a formal agreement between states | The treaty was signed after long talks. |
| alliance | n. | a formal relationship between countries or groups | The alliance strengthened regional security. |
| governance | n. | the way institutions or countries are managed | Good governance requires transparency. |
| sanction | n. | a penalty used to influence a country or organisation | The sanction targeted senior officials. |
| ceasefire | n. | an agreement to stop fighting temporarily | The ceasefire lasted only two days. |
| mediation | n. | help from a neutral person or group to resolve conflict | Mediation helped the sides restart talks. |
| embargo | n. | an official ban on trade with a country | The embargo affected oil exports. |
| negotiation | n. | formal discussion to reach an agreement | Negotiation continued late into the night. |
| coalition | n. | a group formed by parties or organisations working together | The coalition formed a government. |
| referendum | n. | a vote by the public on a specific issue | The referendum changed the constitution. |
| mandate | n. | authority given to a government or representative | The party claimed a mandate for reform. |
Common Collocations
sovereignty: national sovereignty, respect sovereignty
treaty: peace treaty, international treaty
alliance: military alliance, political alliance
treaty: peace treaty, international treaty
alliance: military alliance, political alliance
governance: democratic governance, corporate governance
sanction: economic sanction, impose sanctions
ceasefire: temporary ceasefire, negotiate a ceasefire
sanction: economic sanction, impose sanctions
ceasefire: temporary ceasefire, negotiate a ceasefire
mediation: international mediation, mediation process
embargo: trade embargo, arms embargo
negotiation: peace negotiation, enter negotiation
embargo: trade embargo, arms embargo
negotiation: peace negotiation, enter negotiation
coalition: coalition government, broad coalition
referendum: national referendum, hold a referendum
mandate: democratic mandate, strong mandate
referendum: national referendum, hold a referendum
mandate: democratic mandate, strong mandate
Language Tips
Diplomatic tools
Treaties, sanctions, embargoes, and mediation are tools used between states.
A ceasefire pauses fighting but does not necessarily end a conflict.
Political authority
A mandate is authority gained through an election or vote.
A coalition forms when groups work together, often because no one group has full control.