bloc – n. a group of countries connected by a treaty or agreement
crest – n. the highest part of something such as a wave or a hill
pandemic – n. an outbreak of disease that takes place over a wide area and affects a large percent of the population
frugal – adj. careful about spending money
legacy – n. something that is left for people in the future
achieve – v. to reach a goal by working hard
priorities – n. things that are more important than others