poll – n. the process of voting in an election

solution – n. the means of solving a problem or dealing with a situation

achieve –v. being successfully in reaching a desired goal or objective

renew – v. to continue to an activity or event after an interruption

plunder – v. to steal goods from a place or people, usually by force

turbulent – adj. characterized by conflict, disorder or confusion

alleged – adj. said to have happened, but not yet proven

martial law – n. a law imposed by a military-backed government

restoration – n. the act of returning something to a former owner, place or condition