sovereign – adj. having independent authority and the right to govern itself

council – n. a group of people who are chosen to make rules, laws, or decisions about something

transition – n. a movement, from one form to another

era – n. a period of time that is associated with a particular quality, event or person

mediate – n. to work with opposing sides in an argument or dispute in order to get an agreement

ambition – n. the goal of one's desires; a desire for power or fame

horn – n. a device that makes a loud noise