defuse – v. to make less harmful or tense
address – v. to communicate directly with or to
closed-circuit – adj. of or involving a television broadcast in which the signal is directed at a limited number of receivers
brethren – n. members of an organization, usually a religious group
negative – adj. unwanted; harmful or bad
consequence – n. a result or product of something
achievement – n. success; the act of doing something
athlete – n. a person who is skilled in physical exercises or sports
appropriate – adj. right for some situation or purpose