ニュースダイジェスト vol.3 11 ~ 19

11. eclipse = become more important, powerful, or famous than

12. shady = slightly dishonest or illegal

furnish = put furniture into a house or room

13. crackdown = severe enforcement of laws and rules

point-blank = from a very close position

16. grin = a big happy smile

insular = not interested in other groups, etc.

17. extradite = send ( a foreign criminal ) home for trial

18. complex = a group of buildings or one building used for a particular purpose

19. speculate = guess ( what will happen next )

mandate = the authority to do something ( according to the wishes of the electors )