relations – n. the way in which two or more people, groups, countries talk to, behave toward and deal with each other
cancel – v. to cause (something) to end or no longer produce a certain effect; to stop (something) from being effective or valid
diplomat – n. a person who represents his or her country’s government in a foreign country; someone whose work is diplomacy
abuse – v. to treat in a harsh or harmful way
apologize – v. to express regret for doing or saying something wrong; to give or make an apology