The tragedy of Korea is further heightened by the fact that its
military action is confined to its territorial limits.
* heighten: to make something greater in
quantity, intensity, degree, etc
ex> Elaine had a heightened awareness that something was wrong.
Of the nations of the world, Korea
alone, up to now, is the sole one
which has risked its all against communism.
* up to now: until the present time
ex> Up
to now, this store has only ever carried one brand of peanut butter.
The magnificence of the courage and fortitude of the Korean people defies description.
* fortitude: the mental strength to
endure pain or difficulty
ex> It took great fortitude for the survivors to search for a new homeland.
* defy description: to be too extreme to
be described with words
ex> The feats he performs with
flaming swords defy description.
ex> The sunsets here defy description – their colors are unbelievable.
They have met all tests there, and I can
report to you without reservation
that they are splendid in every way.
* reservation: doubt; uncertainty
ex> I can recommend her as a salesperson
without any reservations.
Its growing bloodshed has caused me the
deepest anguish and anxiety. Those gallant
men will remain often in my thoughts and in my prayers always.
* gallant: brave; courageous
ex> My gallant dog always barks when someone enters our yard.
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