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Word	Meaning	Advanced
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
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
ark	n: (in the Bible) a boat built by Noah to save his family and animals from the flood; a large, flat-bottomed boat with a pointed bow and stern, used in ancient times to transport people and goods
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
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
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
covenant	n: an agreement or promise made by two or more parties, typically in a formal or religious context
mount	v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
loot	v: steal goods from a place or person, typically during a war or riot; (noun) steal goods from a place or person, typically using force, especially in times of war or civil disorder
presumably	adv: believed to be true or likely based on the available evidence, or supposed to be the case without definite proof
commandment	n: a divine rule, especially one of the Ten Commandments; an order or law given by authority
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
refrain	v: to avoid or stop doing something; to hold oneself back from an action
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
circumcise	v: to remove the foreskin of a male’s penis, often as a religious or cultural ritual
requirement	n: something that is needed or wanted
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
zealot	n: a person who has extreme opinions about something, especially religion or politics
revolt	n: to take violent action against authority, especially government or ruler
rebellion	n: an act of violent or open resistance to an established government or ruler
diaspora	n: the scattering of a people who have left their traditional homeland
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
dome	n: a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base
mosque	n: a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret (= slender tower with balconies)
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
wail	v: to make a prolonged, high-pitched cry expressing grief, pain, or anger
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
pilgrim	n: a person who journeys, especially a long distance, to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion