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Word	Meaning	Advanced
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
continent	n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
concerted	adj: involving the joint activity of more than one person, government, country, etc.
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
consistent	adj: always behaving or happening in the same way, or having the same thoughts, standards, etc.
endeavor	v: to make an earnest attempt or effort; to strive or work hard towards a goal or objective
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
enslave	v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action
colon	n: the punctuation mark ( : ) used to introduce a list, summary, explanation, etc., or before reporting what someone has said; a significant part of the large intestine, the final section of the digestive system
racism	n: prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against a person or people based on their membership in a particular ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized
underpin	v: to support or strengthen the foundations of something
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
assault	n: a violent physical attack; the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
chart	n: a visual display of information such as a diagram, lists of figures, etc.; a map designed to assist navigation by air or sea
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
mire	n: a wet, muddy ground or area that is difficult to walk or move through
pioneering	adj: involving new ideas or methods; being the first of their kind; leading the way in a particular field
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
forge	v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
revolutionary	adj: relating to or characterized by a complete or dramatic change
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
manifest	v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions
indict	v: to formally charge or accuse someone of a crime, based on the decision of a grand jury or other legal authority; to bring a legal case against someone, typically to prosecute and punish them
genocide	n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation
ethnic	adj: relating or belonging to a group of people who share a cultural tradition
cleanse	v: to purify or get rid of impurities or toxins; to wash or scrub thoroughly, often in a ritualistic or symbolic context; to purge or remove negative or harmful influences or substances from something; (noun) an act of cleaning or purifying something, typically the body
instigator	n: a person who incites, provokes or encourages others to engage in an action, often involving conflict, controversy, or mischief
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
vandalism	n: the willful and malicious destruction or defacement of property that belongs to another person or the public; the act of deliberately causing damage or harm to something valuable or meaningful
thoughtless	adj: lacking consideration for others; inconsiderate; not reflecting on one’s actions or words; showing a lack of thought or intelligence
identify	v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are
graduate	n: a person who has a first degree from university or college; (verb) to complete the first course of university or college and get a degree
engage	v: to attract and keep someone’s attention and interest; to participate in or obtain services of something
systematic	adj: done or acting according to a determined set of systems or plans:
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
envisage	v: to imagine and expect something in the future; to plan or forecast something
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
shrine	n: a place considered holy because of its association with a deity or a sacred person or relic or because it is a place of pilgrimage or worship
mosque	n: a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret (= slender tower with balconies)
manuscript	n: the original copy of a book, piece of music, etc. before it is printed
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
converse	v: to talk informally
insurgent	adj: rising against established authority or government; characterized by rebellion, dissent, or insurgency
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
shadow	n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
smuggle	v: to import or export something or someone without paying appropriate customs duties, often illegally
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
uprising	n: a public rebellion, especially against an established government or authority
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
bleak	adj: unlikely to be favorable; unpleasantly cold and damp; offering little or no hope
occupation	n: a person’s job or profession; the act of taking possession
bow	v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows
wipe	v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
descent	n: the act or process of moving downward; a person’s family origins
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
recurrent	adj: occurring again, repeatedly, or frequently; returning
echo	n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff
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
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
carnival	n: a public enjoyment and celebration, usually held in the street, featuring music, dancing, and various forms of entertainment
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
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
crystal	n: a solid material with many even sides that is formed naturally when the substance becomes solid and has a highly regular atomic structure; clear and colorless glass made of almost pure silica
dominance	n: the state or quality of being the most powerful or influential person or group
manifestation	n: a visible or tangible form of something, especially a particular sign of a disease or condition
palpable	adj: able to be felt or touched; easily perceivable or noticeable; tangible
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
subjugate	v: to bring under control; to conquer; to make subservient to one’s authority
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
stool	n: a seat without a back or arms, typically used by one person; a piece of furniture with a flat top supported by one or more legs, used for working at or eating from; a piece of feces excreted from the body
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
relinquish	v: to give up power, control, or possession
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
capitulate	v: to surrender, especially under agreed-upon conditions, usually after a prolonged resistance; to acknowledge defeat or give in to an opponent or adversary
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
geologist	n: a scientist or specialist who studies geology
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
granite	n: a tough, durable, and coarse-grained igneous rock often used in construction for buildings, monuments, and sculptures
stranded	adj: left in a difficult or helpless position without access to help or resources; unable to move or proceed
outcrop	n: a visible, exposed rock formation at the surface of the ground
savannah	n: a mixed forest and grassland ecosystem where the trees are far enough apart that the canopy doesn’t close
responsible	adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
astonishing	adj: surprising or shocking; difficult to believe
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
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
wrought	adj: made or fashioned carefully or decoratively; (of materials) beaten out or shaped by hammering
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
footstep	n: a step, or the sound generated by a person walking when their foot hits the ground
specification	n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job
posit	v: to suggest or accept something as fact or as a basis for argument or consideration
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
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
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
onward	adj: moving or continuing forward; progressing
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
artifact	n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
instinctive	adj: relating to or based on instinct; done without conscious thought, as if from an inner compulsion or natural tendency
irrational	adj: not based on, or not using reason or clear thinking; (mathematics) a real number that cannot be expressed as the ratio of two integers
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
enlightenment	n: education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
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
denigrate	v: to speak of or treat someone or something that is perceived as low or inferior in a derogatory or critical manner
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
emporium	n: a large retail store or marketplace, typically offering a wide range of goods; a place where a variety of items or products are available
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
entity	n: something that exists independently and has its own identity
tempting	adj: likely to attract or persuade someone to do something, especially something that may not be wise or safe
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
exquisite	adj: extremely beautiful and delicate
jewel	n: a precious stone that is cut and polished for use in jewelry
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
ceremonial	adj: of or relating to a ceremony (= a formal event performed on a special occasion) or ritual, especially a formal or elaborate one
sculpture	n: the art of creating three-dimensional objects or forms, typically by carving, modeling, or casting in a variety of materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay
nexus	n: a connection or link between things or people; the central or most important point or focus; a connected series of events or ideas
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
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
colonize	v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
rediscover	v: to discover or find again something that was previously known but lost
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
freak	n: an abnormality that is not typical or expected
burgeon	v: to grow or develop rapidly, especially in a healthy or vigorous way
exemplify	v: to serve as a typical example of something
profound	adj: extremely great; sensed or experienced very strongly; displaying a high level of knowledge or comprehension
flux	n: the state of constantly changing or flowing; the rate of flow of energy or particles across a particular place
transition	n: the process or period of changing from one state or circumstance to another
dynasty	n: a sequence of influential leaders who are all from the same family or a period when they rule a country
confidence	n: the feeling or attitude that one can trust or rely on the abilities or good qualities of someone or something
afield	adv: far away from home; in a field or rural area, often used in the context of hunting or gathering wild plants
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
indirectly	adv: not going straight to the point; implying or suggesting something
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
continental	adj: of or relating to a continent (= one of the earth’s large landmasses)
medieval	adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
convention	n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example
retell	v: to tell someone about something again or differently
ascend	v: to go or move upward; to become king or queen; to inherit something, such as a power
throne	n: a chair or seat of state for a monarch or other high-ranking person; the position of being a king or queen
emperor	n: the male ruler of an empire
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
reserve	v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance
envoy	n: a person who is sent by one government or organization on a diplomatic mission to represent and negotiate on behalf of their country or organization to another country or organization
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
predecessor	n: a person who held a position or office before the current holder
pilgrim	n: a person who journeys, especially a long distance, to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion
mecca	n: a city and administrative center of the Mecca Province of Saudi Arabia and the holiest city in Islam
retinue	n: a group of attendants or followers who accompany an important person, such as a monarch or dignitary; an entourage of assistants and supporters
camel	n: a cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
chronicle	n: a historical account of events arranged in order of time, typically without analysis or interpretation
flood	n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount
memorial	n: a structure or monument to commemorate a person or event
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
scholarly	adj: relating to or characteristic of academic study
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
educational	adj: relating to education or providing knowledge or instruction
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
cement	v: make fast as if with cement; (noun) a building material that is a powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete
embarrass	v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
unrivaled	adj: having no equal; without a competitor or peer; unmatched or surpassing others in a particular quality or attribute
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
archives	n: a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people
textile	n: any type of cloth made by weaving or felting or knitting
repository	n: a place where things are stored in large quantities and can be found
font	n: a complete set of characters in a particular style and size used for printing text or displaying information on a screen
continuity	n: the state or quality of being continuous, uninterrupted, or consistent; the maintenance of a connection, sequence, or pattern
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
contribution	n: the act of giving something, especially money, to a particular cause or organization; a voluntary gift as of money or service or ideas made to some worthwhile cause
isolation	n: the condition of being alone or lonely; the act or state of separation between persons or groups
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
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
lucrative	adj: producing a great deal of profit; financially rewarding
intercontinental	adj: relating to or occurring between continents, usually referring to travel, communication, or transport
transcontinental	adj: spanning or crossing an entire continent or continents
outward	adj: relating to the external appearance or surface of something; visible
confident	adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future
merchant	n: a person who buys and sells a large number of goods, especially one who imports and exports goods
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
sub-Saharan	adj: of or relating to or situated in the area south of the Sahara Desert
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
aspersion	n: a damaging or derogatory remark or criticism; the act of slandering or casting doubt on someone’s reputation or integrity
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
strident	adj: loud, harsh, and grating to the ears; presenting a forceful or insistent tone or manner
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
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
defiance	n: behavior characterized by an open refusal to obey someone or something
stead	n: the post or role properly or customarily occupied or served by another; a place where someone or something is regularly found or located
entrepreneur	n: an individual who creates or invests in one or more businesses, especially when this involves taking financial risks
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
diversity	n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people
rigorous	adj: allowing or demanding no deviation from a standard; extremely careful, thorough, or accurate
contest	n: a competition in which people compete for supremacy in a sport or other activity; a struggle between rivals
discourse	n: any form of communication in speech or writing
appreciation	n: the act of recognizing and valuing the worth or importance of something or someone; gratitude or thankfulness; an increase in value over time
spite	n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty
vandal	n: a person who deliberately damages or destroys public or private property, often out of a sense of malicious or mischievous intent
jail	n: a facility where criminals are kept to be punished for their crimes; a prison
vital	adj: necessary for the success or continued existence of something
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
cult	n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices
tariff	n: a tax imposed by a government on imported or exported goods
envy	v: to experience a feeling of jealousy or resentment towards someone because of their possessions, qualities, or achievements; to desire to have something that someone else has; (noun) a feeling of resentment or jealousy towards someone else’s perceived advantage or success