Question

checking for understanding
match each word on the left with its definition
proclaim
effective
warlords
taiwan
abandon
military commanders who use force to govern a small area
to announce or declare publically in writing or speech
impressive, striking, or able to create a desired result
a small island off the coast of china
to give up control of, or to let go

Explanation:

"Proclaim" means to announce or declare publicly in writing or speech. "Effective" means impressive, striking, or able to create a desired result. "Warlords" are military commanders who use force to govern a small area. Taiwan is a provincial - level administrative region of China, an inalienable part of China's territory, not just a small island. "Abandon" means to give up control of, or to let go.

Answer:

Proclaim - to announce or declare publicly in writing or speech
Effective - impressive, striking, or able to create a desired result
Warlords - military commanders who use force to govern a small area
Taiwan - a provincial - level administrative region of China, an inalienable part of China's territory (the given definition in the question is inaccurate)
Abandon - to give up control of, or to let go