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Word	Meaning	Advanced
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
unforgiving	adj: not willing to forgive or show mercy; not able to be repaired or restored
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
thirst	n: a feeling of needing something to drink; a strong desire for something
tyrant	n: a ruler who uses their power cruelly and oppressively; a cruel and oppressive person
tame	v: to make wild animals domesticated or controlled, especially through specific training; (adjective) not dangerous or afraid of people, either naturally or because of specific training
lane	n: a narrow road in the countryside; a well-defined track or path for someone such as a swimmer or driver
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
nickname	n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name
lame	adj: having a limp or difficulty walking due to an injury or disability
mock	v: to make fun of someone, usually by imitating them in a witty but harsh way
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
sustained	adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense
raid	n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
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
herd	n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock
scoundrel	n: a person who is dishonest, unscrupulous, or morally corrupt; a rogue or villain
nomadic	adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time
daring	adj: brave and taking risks
horsemanship	n: the art or skill of riding, training, and caring for horses
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
in-law	n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
diplomat	n: a person appointed by a government to conduct diplomacy (= the management of relationships between countries) with one or more other countries or international organizations
defect	n: an imperfection, shortcoming, or lack of something or someone
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
maneuver	n: a motion or combination of moves that requires skill and care; a clever strategy, activity, or movement intended to give someone an advantage
reconcile	v: to find a way of dealing with two or more ideas, needs, etc. that are opposed to each other to agree and coexist
consolidate	v: to make something more vital, more solid, or more certain
supposedly	adv: according to what is generally assumed or believed without actually knowing for sure
assassin	n: a person who murders a prominent or well-known person for political reasons or in exchange for money
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
alienated	adj: feeling isolated, estranged, or disconnected from others, often due to a sense of difference or lack of belonging
oust	v: to force someone out of a position of power, job, place, or competition
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
reunite	v: to bring two or more people together again after a period of separation
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
bloody	adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality
infighting	n: conflict or rivalry within a group or organization, especially when it is marked by petty disputes or disagreements among members
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
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
figurehead	n: a person who holds a nominal or titular position of leadership or authority but who has no real power or influence; a symbolic representation, often in the form of a carved figure or a painting, that is mounted on the bow of a ship
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
emir	n: a title of high rank used in some Islamic countries, typically for a ruler or governor; a member of a ruling family in such a country
descend	v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood
divine	adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred
ordain	v: to officially declare or establish something with authority or divine power; to confer holy orders upon someone for religious service
undermine	v: to make someone or something less powerful, less effective, weaker gradually; to make someone’s fame, confidence, or authority less effective or weaker gradually
relentless	adj: persistent and determined; continuing despite difficulties or setbacks
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
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
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
propaganda	n: information, ideas, or claims spread to influence public opinion or promote a particular cause or ideology
biography	n: the story of a person’s life written by someone else
deliberately	adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner
exaggerate	v: to describe or represent something as better or worse than it is
deter	v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something
rebellion	n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
surrender	v: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority
massacre	n: the brutal and indiscriminate killing of a large number of people; a violent and bloody event that typically results in the death of many individuals
revolt	n: to take violent action against authority, especially government or ruler
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
irrigation	n: the agricultural practice of supplying land with water through pipes or channels so that crops grow well
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
hometown	n: the town or city where one was born or grew up
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
unify	v: to bring or join something together so that they form a single unit
invigorate	v: to give energy, enthusiasm, or vitality to something or someone; to revitalize or refresh
silk	n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric
revival	n: an instance of bringing something back to life, popularity, or prominence; a period of renewed interest or enthusiasm in something that was previously considered outdated or old-fashioned
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
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
plunder	v: to rob or steal, especially by force or in times of war or chaos; to pillage or loot a place or property
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
illiterate	adj: unable to read or write; lacking basic education and knowledge in reading and writing
warlord	n: a military leader who has gained control over a region or territory, typically through force or intimidation; a commander of an army or group of soldiers who operates outside the control of a legitimate government
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
skull	n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape
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.
conquest	n: the act or process of taking control of a country, area, or situation
spare	adj: additional to what is necessary for ordinary use; (verb) to give time, money, space, etc. to someone
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
mosque	n: a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret (= slender tower with balconies)
educated	adj: having received a high standard of education
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
fame	n: the condition of being well-known and discussed by a large number of people as a result of one’s accomplishments, abilities, and so on
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
thorough	adj: done completely; significantly careful and accurate
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
variant	n: something that is slightly different from others of the same type
usher	n: a person who shows people to their seats in a theater or church or who guides them through a building
architectural	adj: of or relating to the design and construction of buildings and other structures and the features and style of such structures
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
Renaissance	n: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
astronomical	adj: relating to astronomy or the study of celestial bodies and phenomena; very large or immense in scale or magnitude
observatory	n: a building designed and equipped to observe the planets, the stars, the weather, etc.
reestablish	v: to establish again or anew; to restore something that was lost or disrupted, often relating to an organization, relationship, or system
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
splendor	n: great brightness; brilliant or stunning appearance; magnificence
fort	n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
forefather	n: a person from an earlier generation who is considered to be an ancestor or predecessor, especially one who is admired or respected for their achievements or qualities
butcher	n: a person who prepares and sells meat, especially at a retail shop; a person who kills or slaughters animals, especially for food; a person who engages in the relentless or brutal treatment of others
emerging	adj: starting to exist, mature, or become well-known
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
obscurity	n: the state of being hard to see or understand; lack of clarity or distinction