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archaeology | n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures | |
pore | n: a tiny hole in the skin of people or other animals that sweat can pass through; (verb) to read carefully or study attentively | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
tomb | n: a large stone structure or underground chamber in which the dead are buried | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
surprisingly | adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder | |
preserve | v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed | |
relic | n: an object from a previous era, especially one of historical value | |
crescent | n: a shape that is curved and tapering, often resembling a moon’s crescent shape | |
dumpling | n: a small ball or lump of dough, often boiled or steamed and filled with meat or vegetables | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
scholar | n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university | |
suspect | v: to consider anything to be actual or probable | |
nomadic | adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time | |
unclear | adj: poorly stated or described and therefore not easy to understand; not easy to perceive | |
mouth-watering | adj: describing something that looks, smells, or tastes so delicious that it causes one to salivate or feel an intense desire | |
rhapsody | n: an intensely emotional or passionate piece of music, speech, or writing; a state of uncontrolled enthusiasm or joy | |
poem | n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery | |
allude | v: to suggest or make reference to something indirectly | |
alien | n: a person who comes from a different country, race, or group; a form of life assumed to exist outside the Earth or its atmosphere | |
wheat | n: a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc | |
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 | |
chronicle | n: a historical account of events arranged in order of time, typically without analysis or interpretation | |
preparation | n: the activity of getting ready for something or making something ready | |
knead | v: to work or press into a flexible mixture, especially bread dough, with the hands, fingers, or a device | |
dough | n: a mixture of flour, liquid, and other ingredients, typically used to make bread, pastry, or pasta | |
wan | adj: looking pale or sickly; lacking vitality or energy | |
mutton | n: the meat of a sheep, particularly an adult sheep, used for food and often prepared by roasting, broiling, or stewing | |
aromatic | adj: having a strong, sweet smell; fragrant | |
dip | v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again | |
sauce | n: a liquid or semi-solid food served on or used in preparing other foods | |
gobble | v: to eat or swallow something hurriedly, noisily, and greedily; to make the sound of a male turkey | |
downwind | adv: in the direction that the wind is blowing, particularly about the adverse effects that the wind may carry | |
drool | v: to allow saliva to drip or flow out of the mouth involuntarily, usually as a result of excitement, anticipation, or illness; to express excessive admiration or desire for something | |
fantasy | n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen | |
feast | n: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion | |
diversify | v: to make something include more different types or things; to spread out activities or investments | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
opt | v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities | |
vegetarian | n: a person who does not eat meat or fish, or often any animal products, for health or religious reasons | |
cultivate | v: to prepare and foster land for growing crops or plants | |
tapioca | n: a starchy substance derived from the cassava plant, typically used in cooking and baking as a thickening agent or as the base for puddings or desserts | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
tricky | adj: requiring care and skill because challenging to do or deal with | |
trace | v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
clue | n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery | |
tribe | n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities | |
eventually | adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on | |
empire | n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government | |
wrap | v: to cover or enclose something entirely with paper, cloth, or other material | |
morsel | n: a small piece or fragment, particularly of food; a small, tasty, or pleasing bit of something | |
turkey | n: (of an animal) a large bird with a fan-shaped tail native to North America, widely grown for food; (of a country) a Eurasian republic in Asia Minor and the Balkans | |
restriction | n: a limitation or constraint placed on something, or the act of limiting or constraining something | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
lamb | n: a young sheep; the flesh of a young domestic sheep eaten as food | |
drizzle | v: to rain lightly or in fine drops; to pour a liquid over something in a slow, thin stream | |
garlic | n: a strong-smelling pungent-tasting bulb used as a seasoning in cooking | |
melt | v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating | |
herb | n: a small plant with aromatic or flavorful leaves used for seasoning or medicinal purposes | |
spice | n: a dried seed, fruit, root, bark, or vegetable substance primarily used to season or flavor food | |
disseminate | v: to spread or distribute widely, especially information or ideas; to scatter or disperse | |
introductory | adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point | |
hire | v: to give somebody a job | |
cab | n: a taxi or other vehicle that can be hired for transportation; the compartment from which a vehicle, such as a train or truck, is driven | |
likewise | adv: in the same way | |
kimchi | n: a spicy, fermented Korean side dish made of cabbage, radish, or other vegetables, often served as a condiment with rice or meat dishes | |
lump | n: a small, irregularly shaped mass or piece, typically of a soft substance such as coal, flour, or dough | |
liquid | n: a substance, such as water or oil that flows freely and is neither a solid nor a gas | |
matzo | n: unleavened bread traditionally eaten during the Jewish holiday of Passover | |
confuse | v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand | |
imprecise | adj: not exact or accurate; not clearly stated or defined; lacking in specificity or detail | |
stick | v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material | |
nonetheless | adv: in spite of what has just been said or done; nevertheless | |
occupy | v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time | |
typical | adj: having the usual characteristics or traits of a specific group of things | |
dump | v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly | |
conquer | v: to bring under control by force or authority | |
reign | n: the period of time during which a monarch or government holds power; (verb) to be the king or queen | |
jury | n: a group of people called upon to render a verdict or judgment in a legal trial; a group of people chosen for a special purpose or task | |
unlikely | adj: not probable or likely to happen | |
culinary | adj: of or relating to cooking and the kitchen | |
visionary | adj: having or showing exceptional foresight and imagination; not practical or realizable; speculative | |
revelation | n: a fact that has been disclosed to others, especially a surprising one; the act of revealing or telling the fact or truth to others; communication of knowledge to humans by a divine or supernatural agency | |
encase | v: to enclose or cover something in a protective or decorative layer | |
delight | n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness | |
appreciate | v: to value and acknowledge the worth of someone or something; to be grateful for something or someone | |
plump | adj: rounded and full, especially in a pleasing way; pleasantly fat | |
tangle | n: a confused mass of something twisted together | |
diverse | adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various | |
divine | adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred | |
resort | n: a place where many people go for rest, sport, or another stated purpose; (verb) to turn to or take a course of action, especially an extreme or undesirable one, to resolve a difficult circumstance | |
globe | n: the earth or world, mainly used to emphasize its vastness | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
curiosity | n: a strong desire to know or learn about something | |
propel | v: to move, drive or push something forward or in a particular direction, often with a lot of force | |
exciting | adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement |