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Word	Meaning	Advanced
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
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
pottery	n: ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln; the art or process of making objects from clay by shaping it and then firing it in a kiln or oven
neolithic	adj: (also called New Stone Age) the period of human history that followed the end of the last ice age and that is characterized by the development of agriculture and the use of polished stone tools
fertile	adj: capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; intellectually productive
crescent	n: a shape that is curved and tapering, often resembling a moon’s crescent shape
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
domesticate	v: to take control of animals or plants to provide food, power, or company
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
harvest	n: yields of plants in a single growing season; the period of the year when gathering occurs on a farm
sour	adj: having a taste that is acidic or tart; (noun) a person or situation that is unhappy or negative
lactic	adj: relating to or derived from milk, particularly the sour-tasting organic compound produced by the fermentation of lactose
acid	n: sour; water-soluble chemicals with a sour flavor; any of a variety of generally liquid compounds capable of reacting with and occasionally dissolving other materials
protein	n: a molecule made up of a long chain of amino acids, which is essential for the structure and function of the body’s tissues
coagulate	v: to become thickened or solidified, usually as a result of a chemical reaction or change in temperature; to cause a liquid to become thick or solid
bind	v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly
clump	n: a small group of bushes, trees, flowers, people, etc.
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
drain	v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it
liquid	n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas
whey	n: a thin, watery byproduct of cheese or yogurt production that is rich in protein and used in many food products, such as protein powders or sports drinks
glob	n: a small, round mass or lump; a drop or blob of liquid or viscous substance
spreader	n: a person or thing that spreads something, such as a disease, rumor, or substance
curd	n: the solid part that is formed when milk is coagulated, used in making cheese, or eaten as a food
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
ripen	v: to cause something to be fully developed; to become ripe
whiz	v: to move or run quickly and smoothly with a hissing or buzzing sound; to excel or perform skillfully in a particular area; to urinate; (noun) a person who is very clever or skilled at something
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
cornucopia	n: a symbol of abundance or plenty, typically represented by a horn-shaped container overflowing with fruit, flowers, and other riches; an abundant or plentiful supply of good things
dairy	n: a room, building, or establishment where milk and milk products are produced and processed; milk and milk products, such as butter and cheese
delight	n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
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
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
mineral	n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
quantity	n: the amount or number of something; magnitude
lactose	n: a sugar that is present in milk and milk products and is the primary source of energy for newborns
process	n: a series of actions or operations performed to achieve a particular outcome or goal; a systematic procedure or approach used to accomplish a specific task or objective; a method of treating milk to make it suitable for consumption or use in other dairy products
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
stomach	n: the internal organ in the body where food is digested, situated in the abdomen; the part of the body below the chest that contains the stomach
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
stockpile	n: a large quantity or reserve of goods or materials that are accumulated and stored for future use, often used for emergency or contingency purposes; (verb) to accumulate or gather a large quantity of something, usually for future use or as a reserve
nutrient	n: any substance that is essential for the maintenance and growth of living things
scarce	adj: not abundant or plentiful, and therefore not easy to find or obtain
famine	n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
turkey	n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans
telltale	adj: revealing or betraying information or evidence; serving as a sign or indicator of something
residue	n: a substance that remains after a process or reaction; a remnant of something that once existed
bronze	n: a dark red-brown metal that is created by combining copper and tin
commodity	n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold
maritime	adj: relating to or connected with the sea, especially about shipping, navigation, or commercial activity
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
staple	adj: essential, crucial, or regularly used
culinary	adj: of or relating to cooking and the kitchen
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
quota	n: a limited amount or share of something assigned or allocated; a restriction on the number of people or goods that can enter or leave a country
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
rennet	n: an extract from the stomach lining of a ruminant mammal that is used to curdle milk and separate curds and whey in the process of cheese-making
byproduct	n: a secondary or incidental product produced in the manufacture or synthesis of something else
mammal	n: any animal of which the female gives birth to live young, not eggs, and feeds her young on milk from her own body
accelerate	v: to make something faster or earlier; to cause to develop or progress more quickly
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
globe	n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness
conservative	adj: holding traditional views and values and opposed to change or innovation
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
embrace	v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection
flavor	n: the taste sensation produced by a substance in the mouth
nomadic	adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time
yak	v: to talk at length, often without a particular purpose or direction; (noun) a long-haired bovine mammal native to central Asia that is often domesticated and used for its meat, milk, and wool
sundry	adj: various or diverse; of different kinds or sorts; miscellaneous
wedge	n: a piece of wood, metal, or other material with one thick end and a narrow edge that is driven between two things or parts of objects to secure or separate them
cot	n: a small bed for a baby or child, typically with high sides to prevent the child from falling out
strain	n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups
vinegar	n: a sour liquid made by fermenting wine, cider, malt, or other alcoholic liquids, commonly used in cooking, cleaning, and other household applications
loaf	n: a quantity of bread that is shaped and baked in one piece and usually sliced for serving; (verb) to be lazy or idle
sauce	n: a liquid or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods
vegetarian	n: a person who does not eat meat or fish, or often any animal products, for health or religious reasons
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
saltiness	n: the quality or state of being salty
brine	n: a strong solution of salt water used for preserving food, especially meat or fish; saline water found in salt mines or evaporated from seawater
pecorino	n: a type of Italian cheese that is made from sheep’s milk, which is typically hard and flavorful and is often used in Italian cuisine
grating	n: a framework of metal or wooden bars or slats that are parallel and spaced apart, often used to cover an opening or to protect a machine or structure
arid	adj: lacking in moisture or rainfall; dry and barren; lacking in interest, life, or vitality
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
evolve	v: to develop gradually, or to cause the development of something or someone gradually
dot	n: a very small circular mark, especially one that is printed
medieval	adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450
countryside	n: rural areas or regions outside of cities and urban centers often characterized by open fields, farmland, forests, and countryside scenery
monastery	n: a building or complex of buildings in which members of a male religious community, called monks, live and worship
scatter	v: to cause to separate and go in different directions
monk	n: a member of a religious community of men living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
experiment	n: the scientific test conducted to observe what happens and gain new knowledge
endlessly	adv: in a way that continues for a long time or seems to have no end or limit
refined	adj: made pure by having impurities or unwanted elements removed by processing
clergyman	n: a man who is a member of the clergy (= religious leader), especially a minister or priest in the Christian Church
myriad	adj: a very large number
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
alpine	adj: relating to or characteristic of high mountains, especially the Alps; of or relating to cold, snowy, or rugged terrain
profitable	adj: making or likely to make material gain or profit
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
highland	adj: an area of elevated land or hilly terrain
Renaissance	n: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
machinery	n: a group of large machines or the components of a machine that make it work; social institution functions or structure for doing something
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
footstep	n: a step, or the sound generated by a person walking when their foot hits the ground
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
craft	n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands