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Word	Meaning	Advanced
sultan	n: a king or ruler of an Islamic country or state, particularly in the Middle East; a title of respect for a Muslim ruler or leader
quash	v: to suppress or put down forcibly, particularly a rebellion, protest, or opposition; to nullify or reject a decision, judgment, or ruling that is seen as unjust or erroneous; to silence or extinguish a rumor or controversy
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
explosion	n: a violent release induced by a chemical or nuclear reaction
cannon	n: a large, heavy gun fired from a fixed position or mounted on a vehicle, used in warfare or hunting
musket	n: a long, smoothbore gun used in warfare from the 16th to 19th centuries, typically fired from the shoulder and loaded through the muzzle
startle	v: to cause a sudden or unexpected reaction of surprise, alarm, or fear in someone, typically by means of a sudden and loud noise, movement, or event
trample	v: to step heavily on something or someone, causing damage or injury
harbor	n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
descend	v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
struggle	v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction
foothold	n: a secure or reliable position in a particular situation, allowing for further progress or expansion; a firm grip or support on a surface
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
memoir	n: a historical account or biography written from the writer’s knowledge of famous people, places, or events
immortalize	v: to prevent someone or something from being forgotten permanently
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
recall	v: to remember something
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
exquisite	adj: extremely beautiful and delicate
miniature	adj: being on a very small scale
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
slump	v: to fall or sink suddenly, often due to loss of support or stability; to decline or decrease abruptly, as in business or economic conditions; to become despondent or dispirited; (noun) a sudden or prolonged decline or drop in value, price, or quality
consolidate	v: to make something more vital, more solid, or more certain
peasant	n: a farmer or agricultural worker who owns or rents a small piece of land and grows crops, especially in a traditional or undeveloped society
revenue	n: the income that a government receives from taxes or that a company earns from its business
embark	v: to go on board a ship or plane; to set out on an enterprise or subject of study; to start something
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
allegiance	n: loyalty or faithfulness to a person, country, cause, or belief; a pledge or oath of loyalty
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
conquest	n: the act or process of taking control of a country, area, or situation
incalculable	adj: impossible to calculate or determine accurately; too great or numerous to be measured or counted
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
cohesion	n: the act or state of keeping or sticking together
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
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
bride	n: a woman on her wedding day; a woman who is about to be married or has recently been married
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
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
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
merit	n: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
participate	v: to take part in something
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
disappoint	v: to fail to meet someone or their hopes or expectations; to make someone feel sad
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
masterpiece	n: a work of art that is exceptionally good or highly skilled; a great achievement
fort	n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack
palace	n: the residence of a high-ranking official such as a king, queen, etc.
magnificent	adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
jewel	n: a precious stone that is cut and polished for use in jewelry
peacock	n: a large, colorful, and majestic bird of the pheasant family
throne	n: a chair or seat of state for a monarch or other high-ranking person; the position of being a king or queen
contribute	v: to give something, especially money or goods, to provide or achieve something together with other people
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
emperor	n: the male ruler of an empire
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
opioid	n: substances that have an effect similar to opium, such as morphine, used in medicines to treat severe pain, but some people take them illegally for pleasure and become addicted
addiction	n: the inability to stop using or doing something as a habit, especially something harmful
rein	n: a long, narrow strap attached to a horse’s bit, used to control the animal while riding; a means of controlling or limiting something or someone’s actions and behavior; (verb) to control or restrain something, especially something that is becoming excessive or out of control
ruling	n: a decision, judgment, or decree made by a judge, court, or other authority; a set of guiding principles or regulations that dictate behavior or procedures; (adjective) dominant or authoritative in a particular situation
traitor	n: a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle, to which they had previously been loyal; a person who commits treason against their country or sovereign
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
coup	n: a sudden, violent, and illegal seizure of power from a government; an impressive or successful action or achievement
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
rally	v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm
rebellion	n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
slay	v: to kill violently, especially with a weapon
frequent	adj: happening constantly
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
crisis	n: a time of great disagreement, confusion, or danger when problems must be resolved or critical decisions must be taken
plague	n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body
turmoil	n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often marked by intense activity or strong emotions
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
revolt	n: to take violent action against authority, especially government or ruler
aim	v: to try or plan to get or achieve something
intervene	v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
replace	v: to take the place of something
colonial	adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony
depose	v: to compel to depart; to remove from office
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons