Cryptic: Puzzling, Obscure
Balmy: Temperate, Soothing
Quarry: Prey, Target
Retribution: Punishment, Revenge
Coveted: Desirable, Longed For
That is an example of an aliteration, or giving life to lifeless things throguh description.\
The writer needs to be more clear about what they are writing
Answer:
B. The united states lost after 20 years
Explanation: