patronage – n. the power to give jobs or provide other help to people as a reward for their support (often used disapprovingly)
warlord – n. a leader of a military group who is not officially recognized and who fights against other leaders, groups or governments
status quo – n. the current situation; the way things are now
registration – n. the act or process of entering names on an official list
bail – n. an amount of money given to a court to allow a prisoner to leave jail and return later for a trial
optimistic - adj. hopeful; a feeling that good things will happen
deliver - v. to take something to a place or to a person
grave - n. burial grounds; a place where remains are buried
alleged - adj. accused to having done something; reported