explors 4

autonomy

self-government; independence

circumspect

cautious; aware of potential consequences

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composure

calmness of mind; self-control

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edifice

large structure or building

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

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ensconce

to settle or place securely or snugly

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environs

the area surrounding a place

hapless

marked by the absence of good luck; unfortunate

heinous

shockingly evil or wicked

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incognito

with one's identity disguised or concealed; unrecognized

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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

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pillage

to rob or plunder

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reverie

the condition of being lost in thought; a daydream

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thrall

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

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