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Word	Meaning	Advanced
contiguous	adj: sharing a common boundary; touching; adjacent
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
forge	v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
scatter	v: to cause to separate and go in different directions
nomad	n: a member of a group of people who move from place to place rather than living in one place all the time; a wanderer; a person with no fixed abode
herd	n: a group of animals of the same type that live or are kept together as livestock
cattle	n: cows, bulls, and buffalos that are raised for their milk or meat as farm animals
yak	v: to talk at length, often without a particular purpose or direction; (noun) a long-haired bovine mammal native to central Asia that is often domesticated and used for its meat, milk, and wool
camel	n: a cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
campsite	n: a place where people can pitch tents, park RVs, or set up other types of temporary shelter for recreational use, often equipped with facilities such as bathrooms and fire pits
nomadic	adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time
migration	n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds
mount	v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone
warfare	n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives
aristocratic	adj: relating to or characteristic of the aristocracy (= the most powerful class of society); noble or aristocratic in manner or appearance
poverty	n: the condition of being extremely poor
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
merit	n: the quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially to deserve praise or reward
distribute	v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something
spoil	v: to ruin the taste, appearance, or quality of something; to become or cause something to become rotten or bad
evenly	adv: in equal amounts or shares; in a balanced or impartial way
brilliant	adj: extremely clever, skilled, or impressive
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
innovation	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation
unstoppable	adj: impossible to stop or prevent
sham	n: something that is not as good or true as it seems to be and is intended to deceive people; a person who pretends to be something they are not
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
inhabit	v: to live in a specific location; to reside
arch	n: a curved structure with two supports that holds the weight of something above it, such as a bridge or the upper part of a building
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
insubordination	n: a defiant or disobedient attitude towards authority, often leading to disrespectful behavior or noncompliance with rules or orders
subdued	adj: quiet, calm, or less intense in appearance or behavior
divine	adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred
mandate	n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task
lineage	n: the ancestry of a person, group, or species
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
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
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
internal	adj: of or relating to the inside of something
administrator	n: a person or organization responsible for managing and directing the affairs of a business, institution, government agency, or other organization; someone who administers, regulates, or supervises
govern	v: to legally control and direct a country, city, group of people, etc. and be responsible for introducing new laws, organizing and maintaining public services
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
routinely	adv: on a regular or habitual basis; in a manner that is customary or expected
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
engineer	n: a person whose job is designing, building, or maintaining something such as machines, structures, or software
appreciate	v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone
specialize	v: to become an expert in a specific career field, study, or business
forcibly	adv: done by physical power or violence; against someone’s will
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
brocade	n: a rich, intricately patterned fabric that typically includes metallic threads, often used for formal clothing or furnishings
silk	n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric
weaver	n: the craftsman whose job is weaving cloth
gunpowder	n: a mixture of substances, including sulfur, charcoal, and saltpeter, that is used as a fuel or explosive
technique	n: a particular way or art of doing something that needs skill
politically	adv: in a way that relates to the government or public affairs of a nation
extensive	adj: covering a large area; having a wide range
messenger	n: someone or something that carries a message, especially one sent to convey information, news, or an official document
relay	v: to receive and pass something, such as information or a message, from one person or group to another; to broadcast something on television, radio, etc.
robust	adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity
porcelain	n: a ceramic material that is formed by heating a mixture of clay and other substances to high temperatures, resulting in a hard, smooth, white, and translucent material that is often used in the manufacture of dishes, vases, and other decorative objects
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
pottery	n: ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln; the art or process of making objects from clay by shaping it and then firing it in a kiln or oven
dye	v: to color a textile or hair by immersing it in a colored liquid or substance
succeed	v: to accomplish or achieve a desired or intended result or goal; to prosper or attain success in a given field or endeavor
automatically	adv: without needing a direct human control
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
vie	v: to compete or contend for something, usually a prize, position, or advantage; to strive for superiority or mastery in one’s field or area of expertise
widow	n: a woman whose spouse has died and who has not remarried
regent	n: a person who governs a kingdom or state in the absence of the monarch or during the minority, incapacity, or absence of the legitimate successor
grandchild	n: a child of someone’s son or daughter
inheritance	n: the money, property, etc., that someone gives you when they die; (genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from ancestors
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
dynasty	n: a sequence of influential leaders who are all from the same family or a period when they rule a country
inaugurate	v: to formally begin or initiate something, particularly a new project, organization, government, or system, often through an official ceremony
develop	v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created
monumental	adj: great in importance or influence, size, extent, or solidity; massive
architecture	n: the art and science of designing and constructing buildings
miniature	adj: being on a very small scale
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
horde	n: a large group of people or animals, especially one that is chaotic or uncontrolled
domination	n: the act of having control or power over someone or something
unmatched	adj: without equal or equivalent; superior or incomparable to others; not able to be matched or surpassed