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Word	Meaning	Advanced
hearty	adj: characterized by vigor, strength, or robustness; showing warmth or enthusiasm of feeling; large and filling (referring to a meal or portions of food)
cordial	adj: warm and friendly; polite and gracious; sincere and heartfelt
reception	n: the act of receiving or the state of being received, especially warmly or kindly; a formal party of people
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
expression	n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood
jot	v: to write quickly or briefly
barb	n: a sharp projection or point, often on a plant or animal; a cutting remark or criticism that is meant to hurt or insult; a type of fishing lure that has small hooks and a brightly colored feather or hair
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
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
crumble	v: to break or fall apart into small pieces or fragments, especially due to age, decay, or lack of support
withdraw	v: to remove or take back something; to stop participating in something
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
recognizable	adj: easy to become aware of or identify
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
glance	v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle
unfamiliar	adj: not known or recognized; not experienced or encountered before
passe	adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
treaty	n: a formal agreement or pact between two or more countries or other international entities
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
cute	adj: attractive, especially in a childlike or youthful way
blur	n: a faint or indistinct image or sound; something that is not clear or distinct; (verb) to become unclear; to lose clear vision
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
freckle	n: a small, pigmented spot on the skin, typically of the face that is caused by exposure to sunlight
Norman	adj: relating to or characteristic of the Normans, a people who originally came from Normandy, France, and who had a significant impact on the history and culture of Britain and other European countries; the term can also refer to a style of architecture or art that developed during the Norman period
conquest	n: the act or process of taking control of a country, area, or situation
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
throne	n: a chair or seat of state for a monarch or other high-ranking person; the position of being a king or queen
royalty	n: revenue derived from the use of a patent, copyright, or other right; the people who are the family of a king and queen
aristocracy	n: a group of persons with high social status
peasant	n: a farmer or agricultural worker who owns or rents a small piece of land and grows crops, especially in a traditional or undeveloped society
Catholic	adj: universal and including many different types of things; related to or associated with the part of the Christian Church that has the Pope as its leader
clergyman	n: a man who is a member of the clergy (= religious leader), especially a minister or priest in the Christian Church
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
sovereign	n: a king or queen
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
earthy	adj: relating to or like earth or soil; not far removed from or suggestive of nature
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
lumberjack	n: a person who works in the logging industry, specifically in felling, cutting, and transporting trees
jean	n: a sturdy cotton twill fabric, typically blue, used for jeans and other clothing
bet	v: to risk money on the result of an event or a competition, such as a race or game, to get more money; to have faith or confidence in something
classy	adj: stylish, elegant, or refined in a way that conveys sophistication and good taste
refined	adj: made pure by having impurities or unwanted elements removed by processing
caviar	n: the eggs of sturgeon or other large fish considered a delicacy and used especially in appetizers
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
synonymous	adj: having the same or a similar meaning as another word or phrase
dictionary	n: a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words and their definitions, as well as information about their origins, usage, and pronunciation
evoke	v: to bring or recall a feeling, memory, or image into your mind
connote	v: to suggest or imply something in addition to its literal or primary meaning; to imply something beyond the literal or primary meaning
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
persist	v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
consciously	adv: with awareness; in a deliberate manner
subconsciously	adv: in a way that is not fully conscious or aware of