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Word	Meaning	Advanced
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
banish	v: to expel or send away from a place or situation, especially permanently
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
priestess	n: a female priest, especially one who is associated with a non-Christian religion or ancient belief system
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
hymn	n: a song of praise or worship, especially one in a religious service or ceremony
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
patriarch	n: a man who is the head of a family or tribe or a man who is revered because of his age, wisdom, or spiritual leadership
birthplace	n: the house, town, etc., where someone was born
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
banner	n: a long strip of cloth or paper bearing a symbol, logo, slogan, or another message, especially carried in a demonstration or procession or hung in a public place; a form of the online advertisement appearing on a web page
Semitic	adj: relating to the group of languages that includes Hebrew, Arabic, and Aramaic, spoken by the peoples of the middle east and north Africa
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
frequent	adj: happening constantly
revolt	n: to take violent action against authority, especially government or ruler
regain	v: to get something back or recover something after it has been lost or taken away
fracture	n: the breaking or cracking of a rigid material or object such as bone
dynasty	n: a sequence of influential leaders who are all from the same family or a period when they rule a country
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
appoint	v: to give someone a job or role, especially as a public official or member of an organization; to arrange or decide on a time or a place
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
royalty	n: revenue derived from the use of a patent, copyright, or other right; the people who are the family of a king and queen
traditionally	adv: in accordance with tradition; typically or commonly done in a particular way
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
calculation	n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something
merchant	n: a person who buys and sells a large number of goods, especially one who imports and exports goods
communicate	v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
pictogram	n: a graphic symbol that conveys its meaning through its pictorial resemblance to a physical object
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
script	n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand
cuneiform	adj: of or relating to a form of writing consisting of pressing a reed stylus into clay to create wedge-shaped marks used in ancient Mesopotamia
stylus	n: a thin, pointed tool used to write, draw, or select items on a touchscreen device
clay	n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics
wedge-shaped	adj: having the shape of a wedge, which is a triangular object typically wider at one end than the other
transcribe	v: to copy or reproduce something in written or printed form; to translate spoken language into written text
attribute	v: to say or regard that something is the result of a particular thing; (noun) a quality or feature that someone or something possesses;
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
multistoried	adj: having multiple stories or levels, especially about a building or other structure
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
granary	n: a storehouse or other building where grain is kept; a place where grain is grown
irrigation	n: the agricultural practice of supplying land with water through pipes or channels so that crops grow well
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
storage	n: the act or process of putting in and keeping something in a particular place for use in the future; an electronic memory device that can store information
oversee	v: to watch and direct someone or something to make sure that it is being done correctly
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
preside	v: to be in charge of or to lead a meeting, ceremony, or organization
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
equinox	n: either of two times of the year, usually in March and September, when the sun crosses the celestial equator, resulting in equal amounts of daylight and darkness worldwide
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
mythology	n: a collection of myths (= traditional stories accepted as history) or the study of myths
patron	n: a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or activity; a loyal or regular customer of a particular shop, restaurant, etc.
deity	n: a divine being or god worshipped and revered by people in a particular religion or culture
dedicate	v: to give all of your energy, time, etc., entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause; to set apart for a particular purpose or use
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
glorify	v: to praise or honor something or someone, often in an exaggerated or overly positive way; to elevate or exalt something or someone to a higher status or position
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
pantheon	n: a temple dedicated to all the gods or goddesses of a particular religion or mythology; a group of something or someone that is remarkably respected, famous, or important
aloof	adj: emotionally detached or reserved; distant or uninvolved in personal relationships or social interactions; standing apart from others
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
plead	v: to make a serious and urgent request or appeal, especially for help or mercy
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
goddess	n: a female god, especially in ancient mythology; a woman who is worshipped or adored
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
divine	adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred
chaotic	adj: without any order or organization; extremely disorganized, unpredictable, and confusing
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
transcend	v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something
gender	n: the range of characteristics of femininity and masculinity and differentiating between them, especially when considering social and cultural differences rather than differences in biology
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
attendant	n: a person who is employed to provide a service or perform tasks, often in a public place, such as a flight attendant, parking attendant, or hospital attendant
prostitute	n: a person, typically a woman, who engages in sexual activity in exchange for payment
eunuch	n: a male who has been castrated, often to serve a particular role assigned by society; a man who has had his testicles removed, often historically to serve as a royal attendant, scholar, or religious figure
ode	n: a lyrical poem that expresses feelings or praise for a person, place, or thing; a poem that is marked by a prominent theme or tone
pronoun	n: a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence, such as “he,” “she,” “they,” or “it”
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it
emotion	n: a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc. deriving from one’s situation, mood, or relationships with others
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
vacuum	n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction
coup	n: a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government; an impressive or successful action or achievement
nephew	n: a son of your brother or sister
legendary	adj: famous or well-known, especially through long-standing popular stories or tradition
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
uprising	n: a public rebellion, especially against an established government or authority
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
testament	n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
tablet	n: a small flat electronic device used for browsing the internet, reading, writing, or playing games; a small, solid pill of medicine