Ban Ki-Moon Prepares to End His Term as U.N. Chief

prosperous – adj. having success usually by making a lot of money

forge – v. to form or create (something, such as an agreement or relationship) through great effort

LGBT – acronym lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender

empathy – n. the feeling that you understand and share another person’s experiences and emotions; the ability to share someone else’s feelings

unilateral – adj. involving only one group or country; action taken by one side of a dispute without the agreement of the other side or sides

promote – v. to help (something) happen, develop or increase

reconciliation – n. the act of causing two people or groups to become friendly again after an argument or disagreement

impeach – v. to charge (a public official) with a crime done while in office

resilient – adj. able to become strong, healthy or successful again after something bad happens