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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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supreme | adj: highest in rank, level, or importance | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
biography | n: the story of a person’s life written by someone else | |
remarkable | adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special | |
rugby | n: a sport played with an oval ball, with two teams of fifteen players trying to score goals by carrying or kicking the ball over the opponent’s goal line | |
clay | n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics | |
fashion | n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular | |
cylinder | n: a solid or hollow geometric figure with two round ends and long straight sides, or an object shaped like this | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
culminate | v: to reach a peak or climax | |
invasion | n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it | |
removal | n: the act of taking something away or off from a particular place | |
despot | n: a ruler with absolute power, especially one who abuses that power. | |
instant | adj: happening immediately, with no delay | |
regime | n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit | |
episode | n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness | |
sequence | n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order | |
feast | n: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion | |
parallel | adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations | |
startling | adj: extremely surprising, astonishing, and sometimes worrying | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
illustrate | v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation | |
prophet | n: a person believed to have an extraordinary power that can understand God’s will. | |
scripture | n: the sacred writings of a particular religion or belief system, often regarded as authoritative and containing moral or spiritual teachings | |
roughly | adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner | |
conquer | v: to bring under control by force or authority | |
sack | v: to remove or dismiss someone from a position or place; (noun) a large bag made of strong, rough material, such as burlap, that is used for storing or carrying things | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
Jewish | adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism | |
temple | n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead | |
vessel | n: a ship or large boat | |
ransack | v: to search through something thoroughly, often in a destructive or violent manner | |
desecrate | v: to treat a sacred or cherished object or place with disrespect or irreverence; to violate, damage, or defile something that is considered sacred or holy | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement | |
sacrilege | n: the violation, desecration, or misuse of something considered sacred or highly valued, such as a religious object, place, or belief; an irreverent or disrespectful act towards something sacred | |
festive | adj: relating to or characteristic of a festival or celebration; joyful, lively, and colorful | |
weigh | v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion | |
balance | n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away | |
kingdom | n: the country ruled by a king or queen | |
empire | n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government | |
declaration | n: a formal or explicit statement or announcement | |
topple | v: to cause to lose balance and fall over, especially by pushing | |
universe | n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
shyness | n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people | |
hyperbole | n: exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken used to create emphasis or to make a point | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
victorious | adj: being the winner in a game, competition, election, war, etc. | |
consultant | n: a person who provides professional or expert advice | |
enslave | v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action | |
recover | v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength | |
statue | n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way | |
confiscate | v: to seize, take or appropriate something by authority, often as a penalty for breaking laws or rules | |
repress | v: to restrain or control by force; to suppress feelings or memories | |
worship | v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god | |
decree | n: an official order that has the force of law | |
exile | n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons | |
weep | v: to cry tears because of sadness, rage, or pain | |
rebuild | v: to build again or anew | |
lord | n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office | |
heaven | n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty | |
reshape | v: to change the form or structure of something | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
fundamental | adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected | |
shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
multicultural | adj: relating to or characterized by several cultures (= beliefs, languages, customs, traditions, etc.) | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
religion | n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny | |
multinational | adj: relating to or involving multiple countries or nationalities; having operations or business interests in multiple countries | |
stability | n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast | |
sustain | v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
fragment | n: a small piece or part broken off or detached | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
absolutely | adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly | |
promote | v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank | |
afterward | adv: after the time mentioned | |
widespread | adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people | |
veneration | n: a feeling or expression of deep respect, reverence, or admiration for someone or something, often associated with religious or spiritual devotion | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
revolution | n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war; | |
admire | v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
tolerance | n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant | |
decline | v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept | |
ruin | v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction, | |
trace | v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
exhibition | n: a public event or display of works of art, scientific or industrial objects, or other items of interest, usually held in a museum or art gallery | |
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 | |
reliable | adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
excitement | n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
geology | n: a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks | |
complicated | adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze | |
archaeology | n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures | |
interpretation | n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious | |
bible | n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field | |
priest | n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
shepherd | n: a person who tends and guards sheep, especially in a rural area | |
grateful | adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful | |
testament | n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else | |
creditor | n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money | |
appropriation | n: the act of taking something for one’s use or purpose, particularly without permission or legal right; the allocation or assignment of funds, resources, or property for a specific purpose or use | |
takeover | n: an act of taking control of something, especially the buying out of one company by another; an act of taking control of a country or an area by force | |
battalion | n: a large, organized military unit composed of several companies, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel or a major | |
unsettle | v: to make somebody feel anxious or upset, especially because of an unstable or problematic situation | |
slight | adj: very small in degree or amount | |
mention | v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly | |
contemporary | adj: belonging to the same or present time | |
imperial | adj: relating to or associated with an empire or the person or country that rules it | |
declare | v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly | |
rhapsody | n: an intensely emotional or passionate piece of music, speech, or writing; a state of uncontrolled enthusiasm or joy | |
display | v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value | |
demonstration | n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others | |
divine | adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred | |
setup | n: the arrangement or organization of something, often with a specific purpose or intention; a scheme or plan that is intended to deceive or trick someone | |
communist | adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership) | |
superpower | n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
summon | v: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally | |
dynasty | n: a sequence of influential leaders who are all from the same family or a period when they rule a country | |
critic | n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc. | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
Muslim | n: a follower of the religion of Islam | |
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 | |
devout | adj: deeply committed to a specific religious faith or practice, often showing great reverence or piety | |
emblem | n: a design or symbol that represents a quality or idea | |
cooperate | v: to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a goal | |
blockbuster | n: a movie, book, or other product that is extremely successful and popular, especially one that makes much money | |
articulate | v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
homeland | n: a place regarded as one’s native country or where one belongs | |
champion | n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief | |
identity | n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another | |
tolerant | adj: accepting different views, beliefs, or practices without judgment or interference | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
parliament | n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state | |
oppress | v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people | |
tyrant | n: a ruler who uses their power cruelly and oppressively; a cruel and oppressive person | |
expropriate | v: to take away privately owned property or assets, typically by the government, without the owner’s consent, often for public use or benefit, and with or without compensation | |
rhetoric | n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form | |
pageant | n: a public spectacle or display, often involving colorful costumes, music, and elaborate sets; a contest in which people participate, often involving a parade, talent show, or beauty competition | |
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 | |
heritage | n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations | |
narrative | n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story | |
president | n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc. | |
extraordinary | adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual | |
rumble | v: to make a low, heavy continuous sound | |
aspiration | n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath | |
constitution | n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something | |
replica | n: an exact copy of something such as a work of art | |
division | n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector | |
shrill | adj: high-pitched and piercing in sound; loud, sharp, and harsh | |
mute | adj: silent; not speaking or unable to speak; not expressed or articulated |