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Word	Meaning	Advanced
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
prosperous	adj: successful financially or materially; bringing success or good fortune
merchant	n: a person who buys and sells a large number of goods, especially one who imports and exports goods
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
corruptible	adj: capable of being made to do something dishonest or immoral
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
exquisite	adj: extremely beautiful and delicate
ruby	n: a bright red precious stone consisting of corundum, used in jewelry; a transparent type of corundum of any color except red, which is called sapphire
clamor	v: to make a loud, confused, and often continuous noise, especially through shouting, shouting, or other forms of vocal expression; to express strong and determined protest or demand; (noun) a loud and continuous noise or uproar, often created by a group of people
confiscation	n: the seizure or taking of property by the state or other authority, often as a penalty or punishment for an offense or violation of the law
reimburse	v: to pay someone back for money that they have spent
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
scoundrel	n: a person who is dishonest, unscrupulous, or morally corrupt; a rogue or villain
convincing	adj: able to make someone believe that something is true
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
obtain	v: to get something, especially by making a great effort
legitimate	adj: accordant with or allowed by law; lawful
crown	n: a circular ornamental headdress, worn as a symbol of authority by a king, usually made of gold and precious stones
ponder	v: to think deeply or carefully about something
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
ill-gotten	adj: acquired or gained through illegal, unethical, or morally questionable means; obtained by dishonest or unjust means
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
adviser	n: a person who gives advice about a particular subject
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
discreet	adj: characterized by the ability to keep secrets or maintain confidentiality; showing prudence, tact, or reserve in behavior or speech; not likely to draw attention or cause offense
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
corresponding	adj: similar to, connected with, or accompanying something, especially in position or purpose
constraint	n: a limit or restriction on something, such as an action, behavior, or thought
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
deliberate	adj: done with full consciousness of nature and effects rather than by accident
gem	n: a precious or semiprecious stone, usually of high quality and often used as jewelry; something that is considered to be a highly prized and valuable possession or attribute of a person or thing
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
compensation	n: something especially money, given or received as payment or reparation for a service or loss or injury
pause	v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing
overshoot	v: to go further than the end of or past something you intended to stop or turn
greedy	adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food
stash	v: to store or hide something in a safe or secret place, especially for future use
resemble	v: to look like or be similar to someone or something
adversary	n: a person, group, or force that opposes or fights against another; an enemy or opponent
opponent	n: a person against whom you are playing or fighting in a game, competition, debate, etc.
scenario	n: a description of possible actions or events in the future; a written outline of a play, film, or literary work
arrange	v: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something
minimize	v: to make something, especially something bad, small or less serious
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
allocate	v: to give or distribute something, such as resources or duties, to someone or something for a particular purpose
assume	v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
proof	n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists
contradiction	n: the assertion of the opposite of what has been said; opposition; denial
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
restitution	n: the act of restoring something that has been lost or stolen to its rightful owner; compensation or reimbursement for loss or damage suffered by someone
definitely	adv: without any question and beyond doubt; clearly