explors 4

autonomy

self-government; independence

circumspect

cautious; aware of potential consequences

composure

calmness of mind; self-control

edifice

large structure or building; complex structure or system built up over time, as if it was real

ensconce

to settle or place securely or snugly

environs

the area surrounding a place

hapless

marked by the absence of good luck; unfortunate

heinous

shockingly evil or wicked

incognito

with one's identity disguised or concealed; unrecognized

indoctrinate

to teach or train; to instill or teach from a partisan POV

interim

an interval of time between events; belonging to or taking place between events; temporary

mausoleum

A large and impressive tomb

pillage

to rob or plunder

reverie

the condition of being lost in thought; a daydream

thrall

A loss of one's ability to act freely; a state over which one appears to have no control