Diplomacy Vocabulary Quiz
12 questions on diplomacy terms: ambassador, embassy, treaty, negotiation and international relations. B1–B2 level.
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Diplomacy Vocabulary — FAQ
An ambassador is the highest-ranking official who represents their country in a foreign state or at an international organisation. They speak on behalf of their government, protect their citizens abroad and help build relations between the two countries.
An embassy is the official office of an ambassador in the capital of a foreign country. It handles diplomatic business, supports citizens travelling or living abroad, and is usually treated as protected territory of the country it represents.
A treaty is a formal, legally binding agreement between two or more countries. Treaties can cover peace, trade, borders, defence or the environment, and they usually have to be approved, or ratified, by each country's government.
Diplomatic negotiation is the process in which representatives of different countries discuss issues to reach an agreement without using force. It involves compromise, careful language and finding solutions that both sides can accept.
An embargo is an official order that bans or restricts trade with a particular country, often as a form of political pressure. It can cover specific goods, such as weapons, or trade in general, and is used to influence another government's behaviour.
Diplomatic immunity is a special legal protection that allows diplomats to carry out their work without fear of arrest or prosecution under the laws of the country where they are posted. It is intended to let diplomacy continue freely, though serious abuses can lead to expulsion.
A summit is a high-level meeting between the leaders or heads of government of different countries. Summits are used to discuss important issues such as trade, security or climate change and often aim to produce joint agreements.
A ceasefire is an agreement between opposing sides to stop fighting, at least for a time. It is often the first step towards peace talks, giving negotiators a chance to discuss a longer-lasting settlement.
A consul is a diplomat who works in a consulate, usually in a city other than the capital. Consuls focus on practical matters such as helping their country's citizens, issuing visas and supporting trade, rather than high-level political talks.
An ultimatum is a final demand made by one party to another, stating that serious consequences will follow if the demand is not met by a deadline. In diplomacy it is a strong, sometimes risky, way of forcing a decision.