fierce – adj. extremely strong; violent; angry
casino – n. a business which offers the playing of games of chance (gambling)
sovereign – adj. having independent authority and the right to govern itself
standstill – n. a state in which all activity or motion is stopped
deteriorate – v. to become worse as time passes
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