embargo – n. an official ban on trade with a particular country
maritime – adj. relating to the sea, especially relating to commercial or military activity
remnant – n. a small remaining amount of something when other parts are gone
modify – v. to make small changes to something to improve it
consult – v. to seek advice or have discussions with others
enact – v. to approve a piece of legislation to become law
arbitrary – adj. based on a random or personal choice, rather than reason
assertiveness – n. the act of being confident and forceful