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Word	Meaning	Advanced
serene	adj: calm, peaceful, and untroubled; free from disturbances or worries
sunset	n: the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon; (verb) to expire or be terminated automatically at the end of a fixed period
mood	n: the way you feel at a particular time; an angry or impatient state of mind
tense	adj: unable to relax because of being nervous or worried; stretched tight or rigid
treaty	n: a formal agreement or pact between two or more countries or other international entities
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
commonwealth	n: a community of nations or people or a state in which the people hold the supreme power
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
stronghold	n: a fortress or secure place that is difficult to capture, especially one used as a center of military operations
cossack	n: a member of a people in southern Russia and Ukraine who were known for their skilled horsemanship, military prowess, and fiercely independent spirit
renowned	adj: famous and respected for great achievements, qualities, etc.
formidable	adj: causing fear, apprehension, or awe; difficult to deal with or overcome; capable of inspiring respect or admiration
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
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
outlaw	v: to make something illegal; (noun) a person who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
fertile	adj: capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; intellectually productive
unclaimed	adj: not claimed, taken, or retrieved by someone who has a right or interest to it; not owned or controlled by anyone or left abandoned
increasingly	adv: more and more
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
shifting	adj: constantly changing or moving
partition	n: a physical divider or barrier that divides a space or area into two or more separate parts; a separation or division of something into different parts or sections
desperate	adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation
reclaim	v: to take back something previously lost, given, or paid, or ask to have it back
independence	n: freedom from another’s or others’ control or influence
reunite	v: to bring two or more people together again after a period of separation
fracture	n: the breaking or cracking of a rigid material or object such as bone
polish	n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
ravage	v: to cause damage to something badly
countryside	n: rural areas or regions outside of cities and urban centers often characterized by open fields, farmland, forests, and countryside scenery
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
slavery	n: the practice or system of owning, buying, and selling people as property and forcing them to work
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
depose	v: to compel to depart; to remove from office
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
musket	n: a long, smoothbore gun used in warfare from the 16th to 19th centuries, typically fired from the shoulder and loaded through the muzzle
curve	n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape
saber	n: a type of sword with a curved blade, typically used in cavalry or fencing
imposing	adj: having an appearance that commands respect and admiration; impressive or grand in scale or size
survey	n: an investigation of the opinions, behavior, etc. of a particular group of people, made by asking people questions
battalion	n: a large, organized military unit composed of several companies, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel or a major
orthodox	adj: following or conforming to the traditional, normal, or commonly accepted beliefs, ideas, or activities; of or relating to Judaism; of or relating to the Eastern Orthodox Church
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
uphold	v: to support or defend something, such as a law, idea, decision, etc.
undergo	v: to go through something unpleasant or that involves a change
unmarried	adj: not married; single; having not entered into the legal or socially recognized state of marriage
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
tenuous	adj: very weak or slight that it hardly exists
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
barrack	v: to provide accommodations or housing, often for military personnel or sports teams; to spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a large building or group of buildings that provide temporary housing for soldiers or other military personnel
regiment	n: a large military unit, usually consisting of several battalions and commanded by a colonel or higher-ranking officer; a strict or organized system or routine
din	n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket
instruct	v: to teach someone practical skills or knowledge; to formally order or tell someone to do something
argument	n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute
toast	n: slices of bread browned on both sides that have been put near a high heat; a drink in honor of or to the health of a person or even
silent	adj: without any or little sound
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
emergency	n: a sudden unforeseen crisis usually involving danger that requires immediate action
council	n: a group of people who have been elected or appointed to make decisions or give advice on a particular subject or in a particular place
church	n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
scout	n: a person or group sent out to obtain information, gather intelligence, or make observations, typically in a military context; a person or group sent out to explore or prospect for new opportunities, resources, or locations
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
vow	v: to make a promise or commitment, usually formal and solemn
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
autonomy	n: the right of an organization, country, or region to govern itself independently
cheer	v: to give a loud shout to show support, praise, or approval
unison	n: occurring or corresponding together, simultaneously, or exactly; (music) two or more sounds or tones at the same pitch or in octaves
relieve	v: to make something burdensome, unpleasant, or painful less severe
renew	v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption
brotherhood	n: a relationship characterized by mutual support, unity, and camaraderie among people who share a common interest
foe	n: an enemy or opponent; someone or something that is opposed to or in conflict with another
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
oppressive	adj: treating people in a cruel and authoritarian way
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
opposed	adj: being completely different from something or disagreeing strongly with something
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
defiance	n: behavior characterized by an open refusal to obey someone or something
fraternity	n: a group of people, especially men, who are associated with each other through a common interest or occupation