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Word	Meaning	Advanced
inhospitable	adj: harsh and difficult to stay in or grow; unfriendly and unwelcoming towards people who visit you
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
outpost	n: a small military camp at some distance from the main army, used mainly to observe an enemy’s movements, etc.
formidable	adj: causing fear, apprehension, or awe; difficult to deal with or overcome; capable of inspiring respect or admiration
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
dugout	n: a partially enclosed area or shelter often dug into the ground or located at ground level behind the benches, used for players or coaches in sports such as baseball, cricket, or field hockey
canoe	n: a narrow, light boat with pointy ends and no keel that is propelled by a paddle
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
inhabitant	n: a person or an animal that lives in a particular place
transport	n: a system for moving people or products from one location to another using automobiles, roads, and so on
dense	adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them
overland	adj: relating to or traveling across land rather than by sea or air; denoting a trade route or a travel route that takes place over land
coastline	n: the particular shape of the coast (= the shore of a sea or ocean) as seen from the sea
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
fjord	n: a long, narrow inlet of the sea between cliffs or hills, often with a shallow, rocky shoreline, found especially in Norway
viable	adj: capable of being done as intended; able to succeed
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
hollow	adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface
row	n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
paddle	n: a flat, usually wooden implement with a handle used for stirring, mixing, or beating a liquid or substance
plank	n: a long, flat piece of wood or other material that is used for construction or as a platform; an exercise in which a person holds their body in a straight line supported by their hands and toes
clink	v: to make a sharp, ringing sound by striking one hard object against another; to make a sound like metal hitting glass
lapstrake	adj: of or relating to a boat-building technique in which overlapping planks are fastened together to create a tight, secure hull
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
expand	v: to increase or to make something greater in size, number, or importance
maritime	adj: relating to or connected with the sea, especially about shipping, navigation, or commercial activity
cargo	n: the goods carried by ship, aircraft, or other vehicles
oar	n: a pole with a flat blade at one end used for rowing a boat through the water
rely	v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed.
skeleton	n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
timber	n: the wood of trees cut and prepared for construction
nail	n: a thin, pointed piece of metal with a flat head used for fastening things together; the thin hard layer covering and protecting the outer tip of the fingers or toes
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
replace	v: to take the place of something
loose	adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something
anchor	n: a device, typically made of metal, that is used to moor a ship or boat in a particular place, typically by being dropped to the seabed; a central cohesive source of support and stability
improvisation	n: the act of making something up on the spot or creating or performing something without preparation
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
efficiency	n: the state or quality of doing something well with no waste of input such as time or money
sew	v: to join, fasten, or repair two pieces of something by putting the thread through them with a needle
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
keel	n: the central longitudinal structural member of a ship or boat that extends along the bottom of the hull and from which the rest of the ship is built; a similar structure in aircraft; (verb) to fall over or collapse, often in the context of fainting or succumbing to exhaustion or heat
seaworthy	adj: able to sail or operate safely and effectively in open waters; fit or suitable for use at sea
retain	v: to keep or continue to possess or maintain something
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
shell	n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
beam	n: a long, sturdy piece of timber, metal, or other material used to support a structure or span a distance; a ray or stream of light emitted by a source
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
chieftain	n: a leader or ruler of a clan or tribe; a leader or chief; a person who is in charge of a group or organization
refined	adj: made pure by having impurities or unwanted elements removed by processing
efficient	adj: performing at the highest level of productivity with the least wasted effort or resources; capable of achieving maximum output with minimum wasted effort, time, or materials
versatile	adj: able to do many things in different fields; having many talents
invest	v: to put money, effort, time, etc. into something to make a profit or achieve a result
essential	adj: indispensable; fundamental
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
decentralize	v: to move the power, control, or authority of an organization, government, or system from a single place to several smaller ones
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
economy	n: the system by which a country or region produces manages, and distributes goods and services, including the money and finances involved in these activities; (of an airline) the lowest-priced, most basic option for seating in commercial travel
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
vigorous	adj: characterized by energy or intensity; physically strong and healthy; robust and enthusiastic in action or thought
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
prosperous	adj: successful financially or materially; bringing success or good fortune
constantly	adv: all the time
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
plunder	v: to rob or steal, especially by force or in times of war or chaos; to pillage or loot a place or property
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
speedy	adj: characterized by fast or quick movements, actions, or processes; rapid; swift
unbeatable	adj: unable to be defeated or overcome; having no equal or rival in a particular area or field
fleet	n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast
penetrate	v: to pass into or through something, often by overcoming resistance
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
excursion	n: a short trip or outing, often for leisure or educational purposes, sometimes organized by a group or institution; a deviation or departure from a usual or regular course of action or behavior
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
inventive	adj: able to come up with novel and unique ideas
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
explore	v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it