26. Cuba and the United States

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  1. non-negotiable
    cannot be bought or sold
    For his part, Raul Castro, who replaced his brother at the head of Cuba’s government in 2006, has offered to talk to the Americans, but insists that the island’s communist political system is non-negotiable.
  2. Cuba
    the largest island in the West Indies
    Cuba and the United States

    THOSE who hoped that the arrival in power of Barak Obama and Raul Castro would bring a thaw in the continuing 50-year cold war between the United States and Cuba so far have little to cheer.
  3. embargo
    a government order imposing a trade barrier
    But administration officials have said they will not lift the economic embargo imposed on Fiedel Castro’s regime in 1960 until Cuba takes steps toward political and economical freedom.
  4. negotiable
    able to be arranged by compromise
    For his part, Raul Castro, who replaced his brother at the head of Cuba’s government in 2006, has offered to talk to the Americans, but insists that the island’s communist political system is non-negotiable.
  5. Castro
    Cuban socialist leader who overthrew a dictator in 1959 and established a Marxist socialist state in Cuba (born in 1927)
    Cuba and the United States

    THOSE who hoped that the arrival in power of Barak Obama and Raul Castro would bring a thaw in the continuing 50-year cold war between the United States and Cuba so far have little to cheer.
  6. postal service
    the system whereby messages are transmitted via the post office
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  7. respondent
    replying
    More surprisingly, a recent poll found that a majority of Cuban-American respondents do, too.
  8. remittance
    a payment of money sent to a person in another place
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  9. political system
    the members of a social organization who are in power
    For his part, Raul Castro, who replaced his brother at the head of Cuba’s government in 2006, has offered to talk to the Americans, but insists that the island’s communist political system is non-negotiable.
  10. ban
    prohibit especially by law or social pressure
    On November 19th the foreign-relations committee of the House of Representatives was due to discuss a bill to lift the ban on Americans traveling to Cuba.
  11. Cuban
    of or relating to or characteristic of Cuba or the people of Cuba
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  12. impose
    charge and collect payment
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  13. George Bush
    vice president under Reagan and 41st President of the United States (born in 1924)
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  14. cold war
    a state of political hostility between countries
    Cuba and the United States

    THOSE who hoped that the arrival in power of Barak Obama and Raul Castro would bring a thaw in the continuing 50-year cold war between the United States and Cuba so far have little to cheer.
  15. postal
    of or relating to the system for delivering mail
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  16. thaw
    become or cause to become soft or liquid
    Cuba and the United States

    THOSE who hoped that the arrival in power of Barak Obama and Raul Castro would bring a thaw in the continuing 50-year cold war between the United States and Cuba so far have little to cheer.
  17. imposed
    set forth authoritatively as obligatory
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  18. economical
    using the minimum of time or resources for effectiveness
    But administration officials have said they will not lift the economic embargo imposed on Fiedel Castro’s regime in 1960 until Cuba takes steps toward political and economical freedom.
  19. migration
    the movement of persons from one locality to another
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  20. travel to
    go to certain places as for sightseeing
    On November 19th the foreign-relations committee of the House of Representatives was due to discuss a bill to lift the ban on Americans traveling to Cuba.
  21. lift
    raise from a lower to a higher position
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  22. discreet
    marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  23. surprisingly
    in a manner causing wonder or amazement
    More surprisingly, a recent poll found that a majority of Cuban-American respondents do, too.
  24. lobby
    a large entrance or reception room or area
    But if it is lifted, the rest of the embargo might soon follow, as different business lobbies press for a piece of the action in Cuba, says Julia Sweing of the Council on foreign Relations, a think-tank.
  25. administration
    the act of governing or exercising authority
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  26. influential
    having or exercising power
    But most Republicans and some influential Democrats still support the embargo.
  27. House of Representatives
    the lower legislative assembly of the United States Congress
    On November 19th the foreign-relations committee of the House of Representatives was due to discuss a bill to lift the ban on Americans traveling to Cuba.
  28. public opinion
    a belief or sentiment shared by most people
    Public opinion favors ending the travel ban.
  29. United States
    North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
    Cuba and the United States

    THOSE who hoped that the arrival in power of Barak Obama and Raul Castro would bring a thaw in the continuing 50-year cold war between the United States and Cuba so far have little to cheer.
  30. lifted
    held up in the air
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  31. resume
    take up or begin anew
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  32. restriction
    an act of limiting
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  33. replace
    put something back where it belongs
    For his part, Raul Castro, who replaced his brother at the head of Cuba’s government in 2006, has offered to talk to the Americans, but insists that the island’s communist political system is non-negotiable.
  34. travel
    change location
    On November 19th the foreign-relations committee of the House of Representatives was due to discuss a bill to lift the ban on Americans traveling to Cuba.
  35. 19th
    coming next after the eighteenth in position
    On November 19th the foreign-relations committee of the House of Representatives was due to discuss a bill to lift the ban on Americans traveling to Cuba.
  36. traveling
    the act of going from one place to another
    On November 19th the foreign-relations committee of the House of Representatives was due to discuss a bill to lift the ban on Americans traveling to Cuba.
  37. be due
    be the result of
    On November 19th the foreign-relations committee of the House of Representatives was due to discuss a bill to lift the ban on Americans traveling to Cuba.
  38. approve
    judge to be right or commendable; think well of
    Supporters of this measure claim to have close to the 218 House voters required to approve it.
  39. continuing
    remaining in force or being carried on without letup
    Cuba and the United States

    THOSE who hoped that the arrival in power of Barak Obama and Raul Castro would bring a thaw in the continuing 50-year cold war between the United States and Cuba so far have little to cheer.
  40. guarded
    cautious and reserved
    The administration has been guarded on the travel ban.
  41. relations
    mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
    On November 19th the foreign-relations committee of the House of Representatives was due to discuss a bill to lift the ban on Americans traveling to Cuba.
  42. supporter
    a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
    Supporters of this measure claim to have close to the 218 House voters required to approve it.
  43. regime
    the governing authority of a political unit
    But administration officials have said they will not lift the economic embargo imposed on Fiedel Castro’s regime in 1960 until Cuba takes steps toward political and economical freedom.
  44. united
    being or joined into a single entity
    Cuba and the United States

    THOSE who hoped that the arrival in power of Barak Obama and Raul Castro would bring a thaw in the continuing 50-year cold war between the United States and Cuba so far have little to cheer.
  45. ending
    the act of ending something
    Public opinion favors ending the travel ban.
  46. discus
    an athletic competition in which a circular object is thrown
    On November 19th the foreign-relations committee of the House of Representatives was due to discuss a bill to lift the ban on Americans traveling to Cuba.
  47. poll
    the counting of votes (as in an election)
    More surprisingly, a recent poll found that a majority of Cuban-American respondents do, too.
  48. communist
    relating to socialism that abolishes private ownership
    For his part, Raul Castro, who replaced his brother at the head of Cuba’s government in 2006, has offered to talk to the Americans, but insists that the island’s communist political system is non-negotiable.
  49. invest
    lay out money or resources in an enterprise
    American hotel companies would doubtless want to be allowed to invest there, for example.
  50. tank
    a large vessel for holding gases or liquids
    But if it is lifted, the rest of the embargo might soon follow, as different business lobbies press for a piece of the action in Cuba, says Julia Sweing of the Council on foreign Relations, a think-tank.
  51. traffic
    vehicles or pedestrians traveling in a particular locality
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  52. voter
    a citizen who has a legal right to vote
    Supporters of this measure claim to have close to the 218 House voters required to approve it.
  53. talks
    a discussion intended to produce an agreement
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  54. relation
    the state or quality of having something in common
    On November 19th the foreign-relations committee of the House of Representatives was due to discuss a bill to lift the ban on Americans traveling to Cuba.
  55. democrat
    an advocate of rule by and for the people
    But most Republicans and some influential Democrats still support the embargo.
  56. republican
    having the supreme power lying in citizens entitled to vote
    But most Republicans and some influential Democrats still support the embargo.
  57. foreign
    not deriving from the essential nature of something
    On November 19th the foreign-relations committee of the House of Representatives was due to discuss a bill to lift the ban on Americans traveling to Cuba.
  58. doubtless
    certainly; without question
    American hotel companies would doubtless want to be allowed to invest there, for example.
  59. visible
    capable of being seen or open to easy view
    These are more visible in United States.
  60. for example
    as an example
    American hotel companies would doubtless want to be allowed to invest there, for example.
  61. drug
    a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  62. political
    involving or characteristic of governing or social power
    But administration officials have said they will not lift the economic embargo imposed on Fiedel Castro’s regime in 1960 until Cuba takes steps toward political and economical freedom.
  63. Bush
    United States electrical engineer who designed an early analogue computer and who led the scientific program of the United States during World War II (1890-1974)
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  64. November
    the month following October and preceding December
    On November 19th the foreign-relations committee of the House of Representatives was due to discuss a bill to lift the ban on Americans traveling to Cuba.
  65. More
    English statesman who opposed Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and was imprisoned and beheaded; recalled for his concept of Utopia, the ideal state
    More surprisingly, a recent poll found that a majority of Cuban-American respondents do, too.
  66. island
    a land mass that is surrounded by water
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  67. cheer
    a cry or shout of approval
    Cuba and the United States

    THOSE who hoped that the arrival in power of Barak Obama and Raul Castro would bring a thaw in the continuing 50-year cold war between the United States and Cuba so far have little to cheer.
  68. practical
    guided by experience and observation rather than theory
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  69. non
    negation of a word or group of words
    For his part, Raul Castro, who replaced his brother at the head of Cuba’s government in 2006, has offered to talk to the Americans, but insists that the island’s communist political system is non-negotiable.
  70. pressure
    the act of putting pressure on something
    On both sides there are pressure for further change.
  71. discuss
    consider or examine in speech or writing
    On November 19th the foreign-relations committee of the House of Representatives was due to discuss a bill to lift the ban on Americans traveling to Cuba.
  72. close to
    (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
    Supporters of this measure claim to have close to the 218 House voters required to approve it.
  73. arrival
    the act of coming to a certain place
    Cuba and the United States

    THOSE who hoped that the arrival in power of Barak Obama and Raul Castro would bring a thaw in the continuing 50-year cold war between the United States and Cuba so far have little to cheer.
  74. majority
    the main part
    More surprisingly, a recent poll found that a majority of Cuban-American respondents do, too.
  75. services
    performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  76. recent
    of the immediate past or just previous to the present time
    More surprisingly, a recent poll found that a majority of Cuban-American respondents do, too.
  77. representative
    serving to typify
    On November 19th the foreign-relations committee of the House of Representatives was due to discuss a bill to lift the ban on Americans traveling to Cuba.
  78. state
    the way something is with respect to its main attributes
    Cuba and the United States

    THOSE who hoped that the arrival in power of Barak Obama and Raul Castro would bring a thaw in the continuing 50-year cold war between the United States and Cuba so far have little to cheer.
  79. require
    have need of
    Supporters of this measure claim to have close to the 218 House voters required to approve it.
  80. economic
    of or relating to production and management of wealth
    But administration officials have said they will not lift the economic embargo imposed on Fiedel Castro’s regime in 1960 until Cuba takes steps toward political and economical freedom.
  81. Senate
    the upper house of the United States Congress
    Its chances in the Senate look slimmer.
  82. insist
    be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
    For his part, Raul Castro, who replaced his brother at the head of Cuba’s government in 2006, has offered to talk to the Americans, but insists that the island’s communist political system is non-negotiable.
  83. favor
    an act of gracious kindness
    Public opinion favors ending the travel ban.
  84. required
    necessary by rule
    Supporters of this measure claim to have close to the 218 House voters required to approve it.
  85. freedom
    the power to act, speak, or think without being controlled
    But administration officials have said they will not lift the economic embargo imposed on Fiedel Castro’s regime in 1960 until Cuba takes steps toward political and economical freedom.
  86. steps
    the course along which a person has walked or is walking in
    But administration officials have said they will not lift the economic embargo imposed on Fiedel Castro’s regime in 1960 until Cuba takes steps toward political and economical freedom.
  87. continue
    keep or maintain in unaltered condition
    Cuba and the United States

    THOSE who hoped that the arrival in power of Barak Obama and Raul Castro would bring a thaw in the continuing 50-year cold war between the United States and Cuba so far have little to cheer.
  88. American
    of or relating to the United States of America or its people or language or culture
    More surprisingly, a recent poll found that a majority of Cuban-American respondents do, too.
  89. hotel
    a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
    American hotel companies would doubtless want to be allowed to invest there, for example.
  90. talk
    use language
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  91. operation
    process or manner of functioning
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  92. council
    a body serving in an administrative capacity
    But if it is lifted, the rest of the embargo might soon follow, as different business lobbies press for a piece of the action in Cuba, says Julia Sweing of the Council on foreign Relations, a think-tank.
  93. due
    that which is deserved or owed
    On November 19th the foreign-relations committee of the House of Representatives was due to discuss a bill to lift the ban on Americans traveling to Cuba.
  94. committee
    a special group delegated to consider some matter
    On November 19th the foreign-relations committee of the House of Representatives was due to discuss a bill to lift the ban on Americans traveling to Cuba.
  95. so far
    to the degree or extent that
    Cuba and the United States

    THOSE who hoped that the arrival in power of Barak Obama and Raul Castro would bring a thaw in the continuing 50-year cold war between the United States and Cuba so far have little to cheer.
  96. measure
    determine the dimensions of something or somebody
    Supporters of this measure claim to have close to the 218 House voters required to approve it.
  97. example
    an item of information that is typical of a class or group
    American hotel companies would doubtless want to be allowed to invest there, for example.
  98. guard
    watch over or shield from danger or harm
    The administration has been guarded on the travel ban.
  99. official
    of or relating to a place of business
    But administration officials have said they will not lift the economic embargo imposed on Fiedel Castro’s regime in 1960 until Cuba takes steps toward political and economical freedom.
  100. claim
    assert or affirm strongly
    Supporters of this measure claim to have close to the 218 House voters required to approve it.
  101. George
    King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1760 to 1820
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  102. bill
    an itemized statement of money owed for goods or services
    On November 19th the foreign-relations committee of the House of Representatives was due to discuss a bill to lift the ban on Americans traveling to Cuba.
  103. chance
    an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon
    Its chances in the Senate look slimmer.
  104. cold
    having a low or inadequate temperature
    Cuba and the United States

    THOSE who hoped that the arrival in power of Barak Obama and Raul Castro would bring a thaw in the continuing 50-year cold war between the United States and Cuba so far have little to cheer.
  105. opinion
    a personal belief or judgment
    Public opinion favors ending the travel ban.
  106. press
    put pressure or force upon something
    But if it is lifted, the rest of the embargo might soon follow, as different business lobbies press for a piece of the action in Cuba, says Julia Sweing of the Council on foreign Relations, a think-tank.
  107. support
    the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening
    But most Republicans and some influential Democrats still support the embargo.
  108. system
    a group of independent elements comprising a unified whole
    For his part, Raul Castro, who replaced his brother at the head of Cuba’s government in 2006, has offered to talk to the Americans, but insists that the island’s communist political system is non-negotiable.
  109. piece
    a separate part of a whole
    But if it is lifted, the rest of the embargo might soon follow, as different business lobbies press for a piece of the action in Cuba, says Julia Sweing of the Council on foreign Relations, a think-tank.
  110. further
    to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage
    On both sides there are pressure for further change.
  111. action
    something done (usually as opposed to something said)
    But if it is lifted, the rest of the embargo might soon follow, as different business lobbies press for a piece of the action in Cuba, says Julia Sweing of the Council on foreign Relations, a think-tank.
  112. bring
    take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
    Cuba and the United States

    THOSE who hoped that the arrival in power of Barak Obama and Raul Castro would bring a thaw in the continuing 50-year cold war between the United States and Cuba so far have little to cheer.
  113. visit
    the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  114. house
    a dwelling that serves as living quarters for a family
    On November 19th the foreign-relations committee of the House of Representatives was due to discuss a bill to lift the ban on Americans traveling to Cuba.
  115. allow
    make it possible for something to happen
    American hotel companies would doubtless want to be allowed to invest there, for example.
  116. different
    unlike in nature, quality, form, or degree
    But if it is lifted, the rest of the embargo might soon follow, as different business lobbies press for a piece of the action in Cuba, says Julia Sweing of the Council on foreign Relations, a think-tank.
  117. change
    become different in some particular way
    On both sides there are pressure for further change.
  118. service
    an act of help or assistance
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  119. offer
    present for acceptance or rejection
    For his part, Raul Castro, who replaced his brother at the head of Cuba’s government in 2006, has offered to talk to the Americans, but insists that the island’s communist political system is non-negotiable.
  120. step
    the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down
    But administration officials have said they will not lift the economic embargo imposed on Fiedel Castro’s regime in 1960 until Cuba takes steps toward political and economical freedom.
  121. brother
    a male with the same parents as someone else
    For his part, Raul Castro, who replaced his brother at the head of Cuba’s government in 2006, has offered to talk to the Americans, but insists that the island’s communist political system is non-negotiable.
  122. public
    not private
    Public opinion favors ending the travel ban.
  123. business
    the principal activity in one's life to earn money
    But if it is lifted, the rest of the embargo might soon follow, as different business lobbies press for a piece of the action in Cuba, says Julia Sweing of the Council on foreign Relations, a think-tank.
  124. company
    an institution created to conduct business
    American hotel companies would doubtless want to be allowed to invest there, for example.
  125. rest
    take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
    But if it is lifted, the rest of the embargo might soon follow, as different business lobbies press for a piece of the action in Cuba, says Julia Sweing of the Council on foreign Relations, a think-tank.
  126. close
    at or within a short distance in space or time
    Supporters of this measure claim to have close to the 218 House voters required to approve it.
  127. but
    and nothing more
    But administration officials have said they will not lift the economic embargo imposed on Fiedel Castro’s regime in 1960 until Cuba takes steps toward political and economical freedom.
  128. hope
    the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled
    Cuba and the United States

    THOSE who hoped that the arrival in power of Barak Obama and Raul Castro would bring a thaw in the continuing 50-year cold war between the United States and Cuba so far have little to cheer.
  129. matter
    that which has mass and occupies space
    The Obama administration has lifted restrictions imposed by George Bush on visits and remittances to the island by Cuban-Americans, and has resumed discreet talks on co-operation in practical matters such as migration, drug-trafficking and postal services.
  130. government
    the system or form by which a community is ruled
    For his part, Raul Castro, who replaced his brother at the head of Cuba’s government in 2006, has offered to talk to the Americans, but insists that the island’s communist political system is non-negotiable.
  131. soon
    in the near future
    But if it is lifted, the rest of the embargo might soon follow, as different business lobbies press for a piece of the action in Cuba, says Julia Sweing of the Council on foreign Relations, a think-tank.
  132. power
    possession of the qualities required to do something
    Cuba and the United States

    THOSE who hoped that the arrival in power of Barak Obama and Raul Castro would bring a thaw in the continuing 50-year cold war between the United States and Cuba so far have little to cheer.
  133. war
    the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
    Cuba and the United States

    THOSE who hoped that the arrival in power of Barak Obama and Raul Castro would bring a thaw in the continuing 50-year cold war between the United States and Cuba so far have little to cheer.
  134. both
    equally or alike
    On both sides there are pressure for further change.
  135. side
    a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
    On both sides there are pressure for further change.
  136. far
    at or to or from a great distance in space
    Cuba and the United States

    THOSE who hoped that the arrival in power of Barak Obama and Raul Castro would bring a thaw in the continuing 50-year cold war between the United States and Cuba so far have little to cheer.
  137. end
    either extremity of something that has length
    Public opinion favors ending the travel ban.
  138. between
    in the interval
    Cuba and the United States

    THOSE who hoped that the arrival in power of Barak Obama and Raul Castro would bring a thaw in the continuing 50-year cold war between the United States and Cuba so far have little to cheer.
  139. follow
    travel behind, go after, or come after
    But if it is lifted, the rest of the embargo might soon follow, as different business lobbies press for a piece of the action in Cuba, says Julia Sweing of the Council on foreign Relations, a think-tank.
  140. want
    the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
    American hotel companies would doubtless want to be allowed to invest there, for example.
  141. head
    the upper part of the human body or the body in animals
    For his part, Raul Castro, who replaced his brother at the head of Cuba’s government in 2006, has offered to talk to the Americans, but insists that the island’s communist political system is non-negotiable.
  142. there
    in or at that place
    On both sides there are pressure for further change.
  143. found
    set up
    More surprisingly, a recent poll found that a majority of Cuban-American respondents do, too.
  144. part
    one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
    For his part, Raul Castro, who replaced his brother at the head of Cuba’s government in 2006, has offered to talk to the Americans, but insists that the island’s communist political system is non-negotiable.
  145. still
    not in physical motion
    But most Republicans and some influential Democrats still support the embargo.
  146. might
    physical strength
    But if it is lifted, the rest of the embargo might soon follow, as different business lobbies press for a piece of the action in Cuba, says Julia Sweing of the Council on foreign Relations, a think-tank.
  147. too
    to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
    More surprisingly, a recent poll found that a majority of Cuban-American respondents do, too.
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