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Word	Meaning	Advanced
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
biography	n: the story of a person’s life written by someone else
remarkable	adj: worthy of attention because unusual or special
rugby	n: a sport played with an oval ball, with two teams of fifteen players trying to score goals by carrying or kicking the ball over the opponent’s goal line
clay	n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics
fashion	n: a style that is popular at a particular time or place; the state of being popular
cylinder	n: a solid or hollow geometric figure with two round ends and long straight sides, or an object shaped like this
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
culminate	v: to reach a peak or climax
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
removal	n: the act of taking something away or off from a particular place
despot	n: a ruler with absolute power, especially one who abuses that power.
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
regime	n: the organization, a system, or method that is the governing authority of a political unit
episode	n: a happening or story that is distinctive in a series of related events; an abrupt short period during which someone suffers from the effects of a physical or mental illness
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
feast	n: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion
parallel	adj: being everywhere equidistant and not intersecting; of or relating to the simultaneous performance of multiple operations
startling	adj: extremely surprising, astonishing, and sometimes worrying
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
illustrate	v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation
prophet	n: a person believed to have an extraordinary power that can understand God’s will.
scripture	n: the sacred writings of a particular religion or belief system, often regarded as authoritative and containing moral or spiritual teachings
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
sack	v: to remove or dismiss someone from a position or place; (noun) a large bag made of strong, rough material, such as burlap, that is used for storing or carrying things
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
Jewish	adj: of or relating to people whose traditional religion is Judaism
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
ransack	v: to search through something thoroughly, often in a destructive or violent manner
desecrate	v: to treat a sacred or cherished object or place with disrespect or irreverence; to violate, damage, or defile something that is considered sacred or holy
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
exciting	adj: causing a lot of interest or excitement
sacrilege	n: the violation, desecration, or misuse of something considered sacred or highly valued, such as a religious object, place, or belief; an irreverent or disrespectful act towards something sacred
festive	adj: relating to or characteristic of a festival or celebration; joyful, lively, and colorful
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
declaration	n: a formal or explicit statement or announcement
topple	v: to cause to lose balance and fall over, especially by pushing
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
quarter	n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion
shyness	n: the quality or state of being worried or embarrassed about meeting and speaking to other people
hyperbole	n: exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken used to create emphasis or to make a point
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
victorious	adj: being the winner in a game, competition, election, war, etc.
consultant	n: a person who provides professional or expert advice
enslave	v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action
recover	v: to return to a former condition, health, mind, or strength
statue	n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way
confiscate	v: to seize, take or appropriate something by authority, often as a penalty for breaking laws or rules
repress	v: to restrain or control by force; to suppress feelings or memories
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
decree	n: an official order that has the force of law
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
weep	v: to cry tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
rebuild	v: to build again or anew
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
reshape	v: to change the form or structure of something
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
shift	n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend
multicultural	adj: relating to or characterized by several cultures (= beliefs, languages, customs, traditions, etc.)
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
recognize	v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
multinational	adj: relating to or involving multiple countries or nationalities; having operations or business interests in multiple countries
stability	n: the quality or attribute of being firm and steadfast
sustain	v: to supply enough of what somebody or something needs to survive or exist; to accept as valid
government	n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
afterward	adv: after the time mentioned
widespread	adj: existing or happening in various places or among many people
veneration	n: a feeling or expression of deep respect, reverence, or admiration for someone or something, often associated with religious or spiritual devotion
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
tolerance	n: the willingness to accept or tolerate something, especially something that is different or unpleasant
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
trace	v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
exhibition	n: a public event or display of works of art, scientific or industrial objects, or other items of interest, usually held in a museum or art gallery
debate	n: a formal discussion or argument of opposing viewpoints, often to persuade others to adopt a specific position; a public discussion, often on an issue of current interest, in which participants offer opinions and differing perspectives
reliable	adj: worthy of being relied on; trustworthy
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
excitement	n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness
evolution	n: a gradual process of transformation of living things
geology	n: a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
complicated	adj: involving a lot of different things or parts in a way that is difficult to understand or analyze
archaeology	n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
priest	n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith
surprisingly	adv: in a way that causes amazement or wonder
shepherd	n: a person who tends and guards sheep, especially in a rural area
grateful	adj: feeling or showing an appreciation of kindness; thankful
testament	n: a thing that proves the existence or truth of something else
creditor	n: a person, company, etc. to whom a debtor owes money
appropriation	n: the act of taking something for one’s use or purpose, particularly without permission or legal right; the allocation or assignment of funds, resources, or property for a specific purpose or use
takeover	n: an act of taking control of something, especially the buying out of one company by another; an act of taking control of a country or an area by force
battalion	n: a large, organized military unit composed of several companies, typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel or a major
unsettle	v: to make somebody feel anxious or upset, especially because of an unstable or problematic situation
slight	adj: very small in degree or amount
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
imperial	adj: relating to or associated with an empire or the person or country that rules it
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
rhapsody	n: an intensely emotional or passionate piece of music, speech, or writing; a state of uncontrolled enthusiasm or joy
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
demonstration	n: a display or show, often of a particular skill or product, intended to convince or persuade others
divine	adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred
setup	n: the arrangement or organization of something, often with a specific purpose or intention; a scheme or plan that is intended to deceive or trick someone
communist	adj: relating to or supporting the political ideology of communism (= a form of socialism that abolishes private ownership)
superpower	n: a country or nation that has significant global influence or formidable military, economic, or technological strength; a supernatural ability or force capable of extraordinary feats or feats beyond normal human capabilities
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
summon	v: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally
dynasty	n: a sequence of influential leaders who are all from the same family or a period when they rule a country
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
Muslim	n: a follower of the religion of Islam
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
devout	adj: deeply committed to a specific religious faith or practice, often showing great reverence or piety
emblem	n: a design or symbol that represents a quality or idea
cooperate	v: to work together with one or more people or organizations to achieve a goal
blockbuster	n: a movie, book, or other product that is extremely successful and popular, especially one that makes much money
articulate	v: to express oneself clearly and effectively in spoken or written language
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
homeland	n: a place regarded as one’s native country or where one belongs
champion	n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief
identity	n: the fact of being who or what somebody or something is; the features, emotions, or ideas that distinguish persons from one another
tolerant	adj: accepting different views, beliefs, or practices without judgment or interference
guarantee	v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
oppress	v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people
tyrant	n: a ruler who uses their power cruelly and oppressively; a cruel and oppressive person
expropriate	v: to take away privately owned property or assets, typically by the government, without the owner’s consent, often for public use or benefit, and with or without compensation
rhetoric	n: speech or writing intended to please or persuade someone; the art or study of using language effectively and persuasively in spoken or written form
pageant	n: a public spectacle or display, often involving colorful costumes, music, and elaborate sets; a contest in which people participate, often involving a parade, talent show, or beauty competition
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
heritage	n: the culture and traditions that are passed down from previous generations
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
rumble	v: to make a low, heavy continuous sound
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
constitution	n: the set of fundamental principles or established precedents that a state, a country, or an organization is governed by; the act of forming or establishing something
replica	n: an exact copy of something such as a work of art
division	n: the act or outcome of splitting into separate parts; a critical organizational unit or sector
shrill	adj: high-pitched and piercing in sound; loud, sharp, and harsh
mute	adj: silent; not speaking or unable to speak; not expressed or articulated