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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
descend	v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood
stir	v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
panic	n: a sudden strong feeling of fear that cannot be controlled and prevents reasonable thought and action
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
raid	n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft
altercation	n: a noisy or heated argument or dispute, often involving physical aggression
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
statistics	n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data
settler	n: a person who moved with a group of others to live in a different country or area
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
colonel	n: a military rank above a lieutenant colonel and below a general
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
buffalo	n: a large wild ox with shaggy hair found in Asia and North America
suppress	v: to bring something under control by force or authority; to put an end by force
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
prowess	n: exceptional or superior skill or ability, particularly in a physical or athletic context; valorous bravery or courage
adept	adj: having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude to do something quite difficult
horseback	n: the back of a horse; the act of riding on a horse
surpass	v: to be or do better than someone or something; to excel or go beyond the limits or standards of something
colonist	n: a person who lives in or is sent to establish a colony (= a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful entity) a new country or area
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
kidnapping	n: the act of taking somebody away illegally and holding them captive
assimilate	v: to take in and understand information or ideas; to integrate
preteen	n: a child who is between the ages of nine and twelve, typically characterized as being preadolescent
ambush	n: the act of hiding and waiting for someone before the sudden attack
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
refuge	n: the state of being safe or protected from danger, trouble, or difficulty, or a place providing shelter or protection from them
warrior	n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
elope	v: to run away secretly to get married, often without the consent or knowledge of one’s family or friends
enrage	v: to make someone extremely angry
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
elude	v: to escape or avoid capture or detection, often by being clever or cunning
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
lucrative	adj: producing a great deal of profit; financially rewarding
slaughter	n: the killing of a large number of animals or people brutally and indiscriminately; a violent and bloody event that results in the death of many individuals
vow	v: to make a promise or commitment, usually formal and solemn
surrender	v: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority
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
starvation	n: a severe lack of food that leads to malnutrition and, ultimately, death
fort	n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack
sill	n: a horizontal piece of material, such as wood or stone, that forms the bottom of a window or door frame; a narrow shelf or ledge at the bottom of a window or door
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
insufficient	adj: not enough for a particular purpose
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
ample	adj: enough or more than enough; having plenty of something
grassland	n: a large area of land covered mainly by grass, with few or no trees, and typically used for grazing livestock
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
cattle	n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals
rancher	n: a person who owns, manages, or works on a ranch, especially one that is used for raising or grazing livestock
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
herd	n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
arrangement	n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order
lease	n: a legal document that grants a person or organization the right to use a property, land, or asset for a specified period of time, usually in exchange for rent or a fee; (verb) to rent or let out a property, vehicle, or other assets to someone for a specified period of time in exchange for payment
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
recognition	n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal
advocate	n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
tribal	adj: relating to a social group or tribe, especially a preliterate society
judge	n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something
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
adversary	n: a person, group, or force that opposes or fights against another; an enemy or opponent
appointment	n: a formal arrangement to meet someone at a particular time and place, especially for a reason connected with their work; the act of putting a person into a job or position of responsibility
befriend	v: to become a friend of someone, especially when in need
politician	n: a person who is a member of a government or law-making organization, especially as an elected member of parliament, etc.
inauguration	n: the formal beginning or initiation of something, especially the beginning of a political leader’s term in office; a ceremony marking the beginning of an organization or event
parade	n: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event
braid	n: a complex pattern, design, or plait formed out of three or more strands, often used decoratively in hair, clothing, or textiles; threads of silk, cotton, or other material attached to clothes, uniforms, or other things made of cloth, as a decoration
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
peyote	n: a small, spineless cactus that contains mescaline and is native to Mexico and the southwestern US, which is used in some Native American religions for its hallucinogenic properties
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
surname	n: the family name passed down through generations; a person’s last name
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
insurmountable	adj: impossible to overcome or conquer; too difficult or daunting to overcome
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
chairperson	n: the officer who presides over organization meetings
elect	v: to choose someone for a specific position by voting for them; to decide or choose to do something
tribe	n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
enroll	v: to officially register or sign up for something, particularly a course of study, an organization, or a service
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal