| administration |
the people in charge of taking care of or managing something as a group. |
| apprehend |
to catch and place under arrest. |
| ballad |
a poem or song that tells a story. |
| burial |
the act of putting a dead body underground or in the sea. |
| charter |
an official document given by a government or ruler to a business or other group. The charter explains the group's rights and responsibilities. |
| dilute |
to make thinner or weaker by adding a liquid. |
| finale |
the last part of a piece of music. |
| fortress |
a large, fortified building or area, often around a town or settlement. |
| initiate |
to cause to begin; start; originate. |
| mindful |
careful; attentive (usually followed by "of"). |
| outlook |
what may come in the future. |
| privilege |
a right or benefit that is given only to a certain person, group, or social class. |
| probation |
a period of time for testing a person's ability, character, or behavior. |
| qualification |
something that makes a person fit for an activity or job. |
| tier |
one of several rows or layers placed one above another. |