ballistic missile – n. a missile that can travel long distances to strike a target
verifiable – adj. able to be proved true or made known
authorities – n. the power to give an order or do something
revenue – n. money that is earned through business activity
illicit – adj. not allowed, not lawful
provocative – adj. meant to cause a response or argument
mutually beneficial – adj. helping both sides equally
engagement – n. the act of being involved with someone or something