Thai election annulled

annul (v): bãi bỏ
to officially announce that something such as a law, agreement, or marriage no longer exists
His second marriage was annulled because he never divorced his first wife.

stalemate (n): sự bế tắc
a situation in which neither group involved in an argument can win or get an advantage and no action can be taken
Tomorrow's meeting between the two leaders is expected to break a diplomatic stalemate that has lasted for ten years.
Despite long discussions, the workers and the management remain locked in stalemate.

intervention (n): sự can thiệp
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
intervene (v): can thiệp
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.

revere (v): tôn kính, sùng kính
to greatly respect and admire someone or something
Nelson Mandela is revered for his brave fight against apartheid.

retain (v): duy trì
to keep or continue to have something
She has lost her battle to retain control of the company.
He managed to retain his dignity throughout the performance.
She succeeded in retaining her lead in the second half of the race.
I have a good memory and am able to retain (= remember) facts easily.