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Word	Meaning	Advanced
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
mercenary	n: a professional soldier who will fight for any country or organization that offers payment
commander	n: a person who holds authority or control over a group or organization, particularly in a military, naval, or aerospace context; an official in charge of a particular aspect of operations, such as a commander of a ship or a commander of the air force
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
counterattack	n: an attack made in response to an attack by an enemy or opponent often intended to stop or oppose against it
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
cowardice	n: the state or quality of lacking the courage or bravery to face danger, pain, or difficulty; the act of showing fear or running away from danger or difficulty
fulfill	v: to meet the requirements or expectations; to achieve or realize
glory	n: great honor or success won by notable achievements
conquest	n: the act or process of taking control of a country, area, or situation
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
warfare	n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives
profit	n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
rivalry	n: competition or opposition between people or groups, especially in sports or business
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
representative	n: someone who speaks or acts officially on behalf of another person or group of people
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
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
merchant	n: a person who buys and sells a large number of goods, especially one who imports and exports goods
compete	v: to strive to achieve more success than someone or something
prestige	n: respect and admiration felt or shown for someone or something based on a perception of their achievements or quality
attract	v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones
talented	adj: having a natural ability or aptitude for something; showing exceptional skill or ability in a particular area
Renaissance	n: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
conflict	n: a strong disagreement, argument, or a violent clash between two opposing groups or individuals
entirely	adv: completely
elite	adj: belonging to the wealthiest, most potent, best-educated, or best-trained group in a society
veteran	n: a person who has had long experience in a particular area or activity
hail	v: to call out to someone to get their attention, often from a distance; to greet or welcome someone, especially with enthusiasm or admiration; (noun) precipitation in the form of small balls or lumps of ice that fall from the sky
temporary	adj: not lasting or be used for a very long
truce	n: a cessation or suspension of hostilities between warring parties, usually for a specified period, as a treaty, armistice, or other agreement
pillage	n: the act of looting or plundering, particularly during times of war or conflict; the theft or destruction of property or valuables; (verb) to rob, loot, or plunder a place or area, usually in a violent and destructive way
fortune	n: a large amount of money or property; chance or luck as an unknown and arbitrary force affecting human affairs
raid	n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft
savvy	n: the condition of being aware of and able to deal with a situation effectively; (adjective) having knowledge and understanding of a particular subject or activity
bandit	n: a person who robs or steals, often while using violence or threats; a criminal who operates outside the law and steals from others
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
hire	v: to give somebody a job
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
outfit	n: a set of clothing worn together, typically for a particular occasion or activity; any cohesive unit such as a company, military, etc.
tight	adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely
leash	n: a long, flexible cord or chain used to restrain or control a dog (or other animals); a figurative tool used to control or limit someone’s behavior or actions
elaborate	adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts
synonymous	adj: having the same or a similar meaning as another word or phrase
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
plunder	v: to rob or steal, especially by force or in times of war or chaos; to pillage or loot a place or property
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
specify	v: to explain or state something clearly and exactly
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
regularly	adv: at regular intervals or times
expire	v: to come to the end of the period of validity of a document, authorization, agreement, etc.
ongoing	adj: continuing to exist or develop, or currently happening
loyalty	n: the quality of being devoted or faithful to someone or something
regardless	adv: not paying attention or considering something or someone even if the situation is bad or there are difficulties
primarily	adv: mainly
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
unnecessary	adj: not needed or required; not essential or important
clash	n: a fight or argument between two groups of people; a loud noise caused by striking against something
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
inconclusive	adj: without any significant results or proof or decision
typical	adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
ruthless	adj: lacking in pity or compassion; willing to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals, regardless of the consequences for others
massacre	n: the brutal and indiscriminate killing of a large number of people; a violent and bloody event that typically results in the death of many individuals
famine	n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
revolt	n: to take violent action against authority, especially government or ruler
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
increasingly	adv: more and more
replace	v: to take the place of something
native	adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place
humble	adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
attractive	adj: immensely appealing in look or sound; having characteristics or qualities that make something appealing and valuable
alternative	n: one of two or more available possibilities or choice
lever	n: a handle used to operate a vehicle or a machine; a rigid bar resting on a pivot so that one end of it can be pushed or pulled easily
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
dynasty	n: a sequence of influential leaders who are all from the same family or a period when they rule a country
excel	v: to be extremely good at or proficient in doing something
engaging	adj: attracting, pleasant, or charming
outclass	v: to be far superior to or surpass someone or something in quality, skill, or performance
gunpowder	n: a mixture of substances, including sulfur, charcoal, and saltpeter, that is used as a fuel or explosive
weaponry	n: a collection of weapons (e.g., guns, knives, bombs, missiles, etc.) used or owned by a particular individual, group, military, or country
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
sponsor	v: to provide funds for a particular event, program, individual, etc. as a way of advertising
con	n: an argument opposed to a proposal; a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property; (verb) to be against or opposed to something