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Word	Meaning	Advanced
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
siege	n: the surrounding of a place and isolating it by an army to defeat those defending it
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
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
cunning	adj: clever or skillful in achieving a goal, especially deceptively or secretly; shrewd or wily
magnificent	adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
skeptical	adj: doubting that something is accurate or useful
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
bygone	adj: belonging to an earlier time; from a previous era or period
heroic	adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
superhuman	adj: possessing abilities or characteristics that exceed those of normal humans; beyond human capacity or capability
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
divine	adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
frank	adj: honest and sincere; open and candid in expression
disbeliever	n: a person who does not believe in something, such as a religion or idea
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
accompanying	adj: being in a position next to or near something or someone
diplomat	n: a person appointed by a government to conduct diplomacy (= the management of relationships between countries) with one or more other countries or international organizations
encampment	n: a temporary or semi-permanent settlement, especially a group of tents or other shelters used for lodging or military purposes
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
geologist	n: a scientist or specialist who studies geology
specification	n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job
surrounding	adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something
hilltop	n: the top of a hill, rather than its sloping sides
topographical	adj: relating to the arrangement or physical features of a geographical area or terrain; relating to the detailed description or mapping of the physical features of a location
mound	n: a raised area of ground or dirt, often used for burial, construction, or as a fortification; a large, rounded pile or heap
fortress	n: a large and strongly built structure, typically with high walls and a moat, used as a military defense or for protection against attackers
acre	n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters)
farmland	n: land used for farming or agricultural purposes
forestall	v: to prevent or obstruct something from happening; to anticipate and take action to prevent or prepare for something
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
excavation	n: the act or process of removing soil, rock, or other material to reveal or extract something, such as an archaeological site or underground structure, or the hole or area created by this process
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
germ	n: a very tiny living that causes the disease; a piece of something such as an organism, concept, etc., capable of growing into a new one or part of one
businessperson	n: a person who is engaged in business, typically as an owner or executive
invitation	n: a spoken or written request to participate or be present or take part in something
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
excavate	v: to dig or remove earth, rocks, or other materials from the ground or a site, often to uncover or discover something
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
trench	n: a long, deep ditch made in the ground, usually parallel to a plate boundary and marking a subduction zone; a long ditch built in the ground for carrying away water
uncover	v: to remove the cover from something; to discover something previously unseen or hidden
hoard	v: to collect money, valuables, etc., for future use secretly; (noun) a secret store or collection of money, valuables, etc., for future use
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
artifact	n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest
jewelry	n: decorative ornaments made of precious metals, gemstones, or other materials, worn as personal adornment, which can include items such as necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, and brooches
metalwork	n: the art or craft of working with metals, particularly in a decorative or functional context; objects produced through metalworking techniques
diadem	n: a jeweled crown or headband worn as a symbol of royalty or high social status; any ornamental band or headpiece worn around the head
shield	n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
treasure	n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
atop	adv: on, to, or at the top
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
bronze	n: a dark red-brown metal that is created by combining copper and tin
charred	adj: burned or blackened as a result of being subjected to high heat
arrow	n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
skeleton	n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
ravage	v: to cause damage to something badly
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
span	n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers
strait	n: a narrow stretch of water or sea connecting two larger bodies of water or seas
formidable	adj: causing fear, apprehension, or awe; difficult to deal with or overcome; capable of inspiring respect or admiration
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
fortify	v: to make something stronger or more resistant to attack or damage; to give someone or something more strength or support
hector	v: to intimidate or bully someone
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
label	n: a small piece of paper, fabric, or other material attached to an object and giving information about it; (verb) to assign to a category
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
persistent	adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb