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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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roar | v: to make a loud, deep sound, like a lion or a car engine | |
clash | n: a fight or argument between two groups of people; a loud noise caused by striking against something | |
colosseum | n: a large amphitheater (= an open-air venue used for entertainment, performances, and sports) in Rome whose construction was begun by Vespasian about AD 75 or 80 | |
resident | n: a person who lives in a particular place or has their home in a place | |
empire | n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government | |
stadium | n: a large, usually roofless building with tiers of seats for spectators at sports or other events | |
gladiator | n: a person who fought in ancient Rome’s public contests, typically armed with weapons and wearing armor to entertain audiences | |
duel | n: formal, one-on-one combat between two people, typically with deadly weapons, often as a means of settling a dispute or seeking revenge | |
chariot | n: a two-wheeled horse-drawn battle vehicle used in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome for warfare and racing | |
arena | n: a large, flat area, often circular or oval-shaped, designed to showcase theatre, musical performances, or sporting events | |
grand | adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent | |
basin | n: a natural depression or valley that is circular or oval on the surface of the earth, especially one that has water in it; a container with a bowl form that is typically used to hold food or liquids | |
submerge | v: to put something under water or to go under water; to bury or hide something deeply or completely | |
spectacle | n: something or someone seen, especially a notable or unusual sight; an optical device consisting of a frame that houses a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision | |
naval | adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy | |
epic | n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive | |
mock | v: to make fun of someone, usually by imitating them in a witty but harsh way | |
maritime | adj: relating to or connected with the sea, especially about shipping, navigation, or commercial activity | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
naumachia | n: a type of ancient Roman entertainment that involved the staging of mock naval battles or sea fights in an artificial lake or amphitheater | |
reign | n: the period of time during which a monarch or government holds power; (verb) to be the king or queen | |
aquatic | adj: growing or living in, on or near, or connected with water | |
emperor | n: the male ruler of an empire | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
display | v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value | |
drain | v: to empty or dry something by removing the liquid from it | |
refill | v: to replenish a container with a substance that it previously held; to top up a supply or amount of something | |
command | n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something | |
fulfill | v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize | |
spoil | v: to ruin the taste, appearance, or quality of something; to become or cause something to become rotten or bad | |
amphitheater | n: an open-air theater, usually circular or oval, with tiers of seats surrounding a central performance area | |
celebrated | adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes | |
pageantry | n: elaborate and spectacular display or ceremony, typically associated with big events and special occasions such as parades, broadcasts, or theatrical performances | |
precedent | n: a previous event or action that serves as an example or rule to authorize or justify similar events or actions in the future | |
parade | n: a public procession, especially one celebrating a special day or event | |
execution | n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
lavish | adj: large in amount and expensive or impressive | |
imperial | adj: relating to or associated with an empire or the person or country that rules it | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
exotic | adj: originating from or characteristic of a foreign country or culture; strikingly unusual, uncommon, or intriguing | |
awe-inspiring | adj: making you feel great respect or admiration through being impressive or formidable | |
bolster | v: to support or strengthen, often by adding extra assistance or resources | |
faith | n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc. | |
declare | v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly | |
mystery | n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle | |
engineer | n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
aqueduct | n: a structure constructed to carry water over a long distance, typically consisting of a series of arches or elevated channels supported by pillars or towers | |
divert | v: to change the course or direction of something, often away from a specific path or target; to entertain or amuse someone, often to distract them from a problem or concern; to appropriate something for a different purpose | |
chamber | n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament | |
sluice | n: a channel or gate used to control the flow of water or other fluids typically used to regulate water levels in a canal, lock, or reservoir; a device for separating fine particles from a mixture, such as in a gold miner’s sluice box; (verb) to wash or rinse something with a large quantity of flowing water | |
gallon | n: a unit for measuring volume, in the US, it is equal to about 3.79 liters, and in the UK, Canada, and other countries, it is equal to about 4.55 liters | |
depth | n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it | |
construct | v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole | |
miniature | adj: being on a very small scale | |
scrape | v: to draw something along a rough or hard surface, typically to remove dirt or other matter | |
vessel | n: a ship or large boat | |
crew | n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane | |
opposing | adj: competing, fighting, or working against each other | |
recreate | v: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again | |
warrior | n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past | |
drown | v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater | |
incapacitate | v: to disable or render someone or something unable to function or operate normally, either temporarily or permanently, often as a result of injury, illness, or damage | |
foe | n: an enemy or opponent; someone or something that is opposed to or in conflict with another | |
fortunate | adj: having good luck or lucky | |
watery | adj: full of or containing water; wet | |
gruesome | adj: causing horror or disgust | |
glide | v: to move smoothly and effortlessly | |
pilot | n: a person who flies an aircraft, especially as a job; a person qualified to guide ships through a difficult area of water | |
myth | n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people | |
enact | v: to make a law; to put something into practice | |
condemn | v: to express strong disapproval or criticism of something | |
synchronize | v: to happen or cause to happen at the same time or rate | |
torch | n: a portable device that produces a flame, typically one that is used to light a fire or a candle | |
underground | adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force | |
cage | n: a structure made of metal bars or wire in which birds or animals can be kept | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
tide | n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull | |
spectacular | adj: striking or impressive to look at or in performance or achievement |