bankrupt – adj. when a business runs out of money and cannot continue
demoralized – adj. losing confidence and hope
slaughter – v. the violent killing of a group of people
rampant – adj. growing quickly in a way that is hard to control
priority – n. something important that is put ahead of other things
run afoul – adj. some into conflict with something
looter – n. person who takes money or belongings, especially in emergencies or riots
transparency – n. the state of being transparent, clear
sect – n. a group of people who share a particular set of beliefs, often extreme