1. widelya. A group of nation staking military action together. 2. recognisedb. Showed official appreciation of; reward formally. 3. honoredc. People who inspire or influence others, especially one prominent in a particular sphere. 4. luminariesd. To a large degree. 5. instrumentale. Caused or marked the start of something new. 6. alliesf. Regarded with great respect. 7. ushered ing. Serving as an key player or means in pursuing an aim or policy. Paragraph 2 8. geniush. A sample or suggestion of something that lies ahead. 9. excelledi. Gave a summary of something. 10. outlinedj. Subject someone to hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of their race or political or religious beliefs. 11. foretastek. A person who is exceptionally intelligent or creative, either generally or in some particular respect. 12. brilliancel. Was amazingly good at or proficient in an activity or subject. 13. persecutedm. The action of killing oneself intentionally. 14. suiciden. Exceptional talent or intelligence