Question

match each word with the phrase that best defines it.
align
defect
blockade
arms race
to leave a country in order to join another country
an action to prevent people or supplies from going to an area
to join with a group because you share their beliefs
a competition among countries to build better weapons

Explanation:

• align: The phrase "to join with a group because you share their beliefs" matches "align" as it means to associate or be in agreement with a group's beliefs.
• defect: "To leave a country in order to join another country" is the definition of "defect" (especially in a political/military context of switching allegiance by leaving one country for another).
• blockade: "An action to prevent people or supplies from going to an area" fits "blockade" which is a measure to stop movement into a region.
• arms race: "A competition among countries to build better weapons" is the standard definition of an arms race.

Answer:

• align → to join with a group because you share their beliefs
• defect → to leave a country in order to join another country
• blockade → an action to prevent people or supplies from going to an area
• arms race → a competition among countries to build better weapons