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Word	Meaning	Advanced
dragon	n: a mythical monster typically depicted as a giant reptile with wings, claws, and a fiery breath often portrayed as being fierce and dangerous
countryside	n: rural areas or regions outside of cities and urban centers often characterized by open fields, farmland, forests, and countryside scenery
serpentine	adj: characterized by twists, turns, or curves shaped like a snake; sly, cunning, or devious in behavior or expression
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
ram	v: to strike or push forcefully, often to cause damage; to batter or break open a door or barrier using brute force
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
feudal	adj: relating to a system of government in which a lord has certain rights and responsibilities to vassals in exchange for military service or other services that developed in Europe in the 8th century
nomadic	adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time
raid	n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft
emperor	n: the male ruler of an empire
plateau	n: an elevated, relatively level expanse of land, typically vast and extending over a large area; a state or period of little or no change following a period of growth, development, or progress
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
barrier	n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
predecessor	n: a person who held a position or office before the current holder
fort	n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack
accomplish	v: to finish or achieve something successfully
enlist	v: to sign up to serve in the military or a particular organization
voluntary	adj: done of one’s own free will; without being forced or coerced
dynasty	n: a sequence of influential leaders who are all from the same family or a period when they rule a country
forcibly	adv: done by physical power or violence; against someone’s will
conscript	v: to enlist or draft someone into military service or to compel someone to serve in a certain capacity; to recruit or oblige someone to do something against their will or preference
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
criminal	n: a person who has committed a crime
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
labor	n: productive work, especially physical work done for wages; the people who do manual or physical work in a country or company for wage; (verb) to work hard or to strive and make an effort to reach a goal
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
laborer	n: a person who works hard physically, typically doing unskilled or manual labor; a worker or employee who performs physically demanding tasks
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
pit	n: a hole in the ground or a cavity in a surface; a place for storing or holding something; a section of a theater or sports arena where people can sit
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
accident	n: an unfortunate event, especially one causing damage or injury
exhaustion	n: the state of being extremely tired and lacking energy or strength
formidable	adj: causing fear, apprehension, or awe; difficult to deal with or overcome; capable of inspiring respect or admiration
invincible	adj: incapable of being conquered, defeated, or overcome; unassailable
surmount	v: to overcome or conquer a difficulty, obstacle, or challenge; to rise above or be victorious over something
fortify	v: to make something stronger or more resistant to attack or damage; to give someone or something more strength or support
consolidate	v: to make something more vital, more solid, or more certain
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
kiln	n: an oven or furnace used for baking, drying, or firing clay, pottery, bricks, or other materials; typically made of brick or refractory material and heated with wood, coal, or gas
punctuate	v: to insert punctuation marks (= comma, period, colon, etc.) in the text; to interrupt periodically
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
reinforcement	n: the act of strengthening, supporting, or consolidating; something that serves to strengthen or support
archer	n: a person who shoots with a bow and arrow; a soldier equipped with a bow and arrows
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
clan	n: a group of families united by actual or perceived kinship and descent, especially in Scotland
overthrow	v: to defeat or remove a leader or a government from a position of power by force
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
extend	v: to broaden in scope, range, or area
disrepair	n: a state of decay, damage, or neglect that results in the deterioration of the quality, function, or appearance of something, particularly a structure or object
erode	v: to gradually wear away or break down (rock, soil, or other material) through the action of wind, water, or other natural agents; to gradually weaken or undermine (something) over time
plunder	v: to rob or steal, especially by force or in times of war or chaos; to pillage or loot a place or property
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
rumor	n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
human-made	adj: created or produced by humans; artificial
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
influx	n: the arrival or entry of a large number of people, objects, or ideas into a place or system
deteriorate	v: to become worse in quality; to decline or degenerate
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
preservation	n: the act of keeping something in its original state or of preventing it from being damaged
acclaim	n: praise or admiration that is expressed publicly; (verb) to praise or admire someone or something publicly
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
orbit	n: the path of an object around a celestial body, especially a planet, star, or moon, under the influence of gravity; (of medicine) the bony cavity in the skull that houses the eyeball and its associated structures, like muscles, nerves, and blood vessels
highway	n: a main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
discernible	adj: able to be perceived or recognized; clear or distinguishable
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability