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Word	Meaning	Advanced
captivate	v: to attract and hold the attention or interest of
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
hitch	v: to move something into a different position jerkily; to travel by getting free rides from motorists; to hook or entangle
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
alter	v: to cause to change or make different
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
equid	n: any member of the horse family, including horses, donkeys, and zebras
trot	v: to run or jog at a moderate pace; to walk with long, quick strides
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
diversify	v: to make something include more different types or things; to spread out activities or investments
lineage	n: the ancestry of a person, group, or species
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
donkey	n: a domesticated mammal related to the horse, similar in appearance but with longer ears and a shorter mane; a foolish or stupid person
zebra	n: a wild, horse-like mammal native to Africa with distinctive black-and-white stripes
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
climate	n: the weather in a particular location averaged over some long period
competition	n: a situation in which someone is attempting to beat or outperform another
bison	n: a large wild animal of the cow family that has shaggy manes, large heads, and short horns, and there are American bison, also called buffalo, and European bison
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
domesticate	v: to take control of animals or plants to provide food, power, or company
bridle	n: a headgear used to control a horse, consisting of a set of straps that fit around the head, often including a bit and reins; figuratively, a means of restraint or control over something, typically one’s words or actions
chariot	n: a two-wheeled horse-drawn battle vehicle used in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome for warfare and racing
integrate	v: to combine one thing with another so that they form a whole or work together; to accept equal participation for members of all races and ethnic groups
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
horseback	n: the back of a horse; the act of riding on a horse
mount	v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
saddle	n: a seat for a rider on the back of a horse or other animal; (verb) to burden someone with responsibility or task
stirrup	n: a device hanging from a horse’s saddle and used to support the rider’s foot, especially while mounting or riding; figuratively, something that provides support, especially in difficult situations
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
skeleton	n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant
rider	n: a clause, amendment, or stipulation added to a legal document or bill; a person who rides on or operates a vehicle or animal; a person who travels a specified distance on horseback to deliver a message
alike	adv: similar or identical in nature or appearance
breed	v: to keep animals for producing offspring in a regulated manner
aggressive	adj: behaving in an angry, energetic, or threatening way towards another person; tending to spread quickly
bearing	n: the way in which one comports oneself; a posture or stance, especially one indicative of confidence or authority; the horizontal direction or position of a place, object, or person relative to another
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
cavalry	n: a highly mobile army unit
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
renowned	adj: famous and respected for great achievements, qualities, etc.
prowess	n: exceptional or superior skill or ability, particularly in a physical or athletic context; valorous bravery or courage
ceremonial	adj: of or relating to a ceremony (= a formal event performed on a special occasion) or ritual, especially a formal or elaborate one
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
burial	n: the act or ceremony of placing a dead body in a grave
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
advantageous	adj: providing a benefit or advantage; favorable or beneficial
covet	v: to strongly desire or crave something, particularly something that belongs to someone else; to have an excessive or envious desire for
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
emperor	n: the male ruler of an empire
siege	n: the surrounding of a place and isolating it by an army to defeat those defending it
heavenly	adj: of or relating to heaven, the sky, or the divine; delightful, divine, or exquisite in nature or quality
nomadic	adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time
coalesce	v: to come together or merge into a single group, mass, or whole; to blend or combine elements or ideas into a unified whole
unstoppable	adj: impossible to stop or prevent
raid	n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft
topple	v: to cause to lose balance and fall over, especially by pushing
unthinkable	adj: too unlikely or shocking to imagine or accept
relay	v: to receive and pass something, such as information or a message, from one person or group to another; to broadcast something on television, radio, etc.
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
imperial	adj: relating to or associated with an empire or the person or country that rules it
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
prohibit	v: to officially stop something from being done or used, especially by enforcing the law
cattle	n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals
graze	v: to feed on grass or other vegetation, especially by nibbling at it repeatedly; to break the skin of a body part by scraping
pastureland	n: an area of land covered with grass used for grazing livestock
steed	n: a horse, especially a riding horse or one used in battle
spur	n: a thing that encourages someone to do something; any sharply pointed projection; (verb) to incite or stimulate someone or something
equestrian	adj: relating to or involving horses or horse riding
reintroduce	v: to bring back something that has been previously abolished or discontinued
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
expansive	adj: large or wide in extent or scope; friendly and open and willing to talk
colonize	v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
hygiene	n: the practice of maintaining cleanliness in the home and person to prevent illness
welfare	n: the general health, happiness, and prosperous of a person or group
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
hub	n: the central or main part of a particular place, activity, network, etc.; the central part of a car wheel, fan, propeller, etc., through which the shaft or axle passes
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
automobile	n: a road vehicle that has four wheels and is powered by an engine, used for transporting people or goods
nevertheless	adv: in spite of that; yet
multifaceted	adj: having many different aspects, features, or sides; complex and varied
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
herd	n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
prairie	n: a large open grassland or meadow, typically in North America