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