ballistic missile – n. a missile designed to travel long distances to deliver explosives
projectile – n. something launched as a weapon
confrontational – adj. challenging or opposing someone in a strong or threatening way
bellicose – adj. warlike, ready to argue or fight
regime – n. a system of government
authenticity – n. the quality of being truthful
pride – n. a feeling of self-respect, a feeling of importance
rhetoric – n. language used to influence people