prosecute – v. to hold a trial against a person who is accused of a crime to see if that person is guilty

preliminary – n. something that comes first in order to prepare for or introduce the main part of something else

undermine - v. to weaken or wash away something

trend – n. something that is currently popular or fashionable

internment – n. the act of putting someone in a prison for political reasons or during a war

function – n. the special purpose or activity for which a thing exists or is used

tent – n. a temporary shelter

executive – adj. of or related to the execution of something

matter – n. a subject or issue under consideration; something written or published