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Child Soldiers: Background, Analysis, and a Strategic Approach to Reintegration

def**-to end the separation of people by race, sex, national origin, etc., in an organization or in society (Cambridge)

def** - the combining of two or more things so that they work together effectively

syn- assimilation

POS: n.

Word forms - reintegrate (v.)

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which is one of the cornerstones of social word practice

def**- a large stone near the base of a building where two walls meet, often giving information about the building and sometimes put in position with a ceremony (Cambridge)

def**- something that is extremely important because everything else depends on it (Longman)

syn - foundation, basis

POS: n.

Word forms - N/A

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I further explain the causes behind how a child as young as seven years old can become a source of long-term exploitation by army commanders.
def** - the act of using someone unfairly for your own advantage (Cambridge)
def** - a situation in which you treat someone unfairly by asking them to do things for you, but give them very little in return - used to show disapproval (Longman)

syn - oppression, mistreatment

POS:n.

Word forms - exploit (v.)

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I elaborate on the need for first responders to develop a safety net for these children when working at the micro level.

def**- a person from the time of birth until he or she is an adult, or a son or daughter of any age (Cambridge)

def**- someone who is not yet an adult (Longman)

syn- youngster

POS: n.

Word forms - child (singular)

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Therefore, I shifted my focus towards the trauma theses children witnessed and the social ramifications of the atrocities they were forced to commit.

def**-to return someone to a healthy or usual condition or way of living, or to return something to good condition (Cambridge)

def**- to help someone to live a healthy, useful, or active life again after they have been seriously ill or in prison (Longman)

syn- recondition, restore

POS: v.

Word forms- rehabilitation (noun)

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I further explain the causes behind how a child as young as seven years old can become a source of long-term exploitation by army commanders.

def**- the part of a country's military force that is trained to fight on land in a war (Longman)

def**- a military force, usually belonging to a country, that has the training and equipment to fight on land (Cambridge)

syn - millitary, soldiery

POS: n.

Word forms - armies (plural)

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Therefore, I shifted my focus towards the trauma theses children witnessed and the social ramifications of the atrocities they were forced to commit.

def**- an extremely cruel act, or the committing of such acts (Cambridge)

def**- an extremely cruel and violent action, especially during a war (Longman)

syn- abomination, cruelty

POS: n.

Word forms - atrocities(plural)

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Therefore, I shifted my focus towards the trauma theses children witnessed and the social ramifications of the atrocities they were forced to commit.

def**- an additional result of something you do, which may not have been clear when you first decided to do it (Longman)

def** - the possible result of a decision or action (Cambridge)

syn- consequence, result

POS: n.

Word forms- ramify (v.)

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Many of these studies failed to grapple with the issue of the psychological trauma that came with being a child and triggering a gun.

def**-to fight or struggle with someone, holding them tightly (longman)

def**- to hold someone while fighting with him or her (Cambridge)

syn- wrestle, struggle

POS: v.

Word forms - grappled (past)

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Terrorism and Disasters: Responding to Trauma.

def**- an unpleasant and upsetting experience that affects you for a long time (Longman)

def**- severe shock caused by an injury (Cambridge)

syn- injury, damage

POS: n.

Word forms- traumatic (adj.)