VOA慢速英语:Home of Last Comanche Chief Close to Ruins

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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