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Word	Meaning	Advanced
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
frontier	n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
crumble	v: to break or fall apart into small pieces or fragments, especially due to age, decay, or lack of support
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
crossroad	n: a place where two or more roads or paths cross or intersect; a point of decision or choice, often involving significant consequences
hub	n: the central or main part of a particular place, activity, network, etc.; the central part of a car wheel, fan, propeller, etc., through which the shaft or axle passes
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
emperor	n: the male ruler of an empire
priceless	adj: extremely valuable or important
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
masterpiece	n: a work of art that is exceptionally good or highly skilled; a great achievement
defensive	adj: used or intended to protect someone or something against attack or aggression
fortify	v: to make something stronger or more resistant to attack or damage; to give someone or something more strength or support
moat	n: a deep, wide ditch, typically filled with water, surrounding a castle, fort, or town, primarily as a defense
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
archer	n: a person who shoots with a bow and arrow; a soldier equipped with a bow and arrows
soaked	adj: completely wet; saturated or drenched with a liquid
contend	v: to struggle to win or surmount something
cease	v: to stop an action or event
spear	n: a weapon with a long shaft and a sharp metal point used for battle, hunting, and fishing in the past
napalm	n: a highly flammable substance consisting of a petroleum jelly thickened with a chemical compound, used in warfare to create a highly incendiary weapon capable of causing extensive fire damage
ignite	v: to set on fire; to cause to start burning
extinguish	v: to cause a fire to stop burning or light to stop shining
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
flame	n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
terrify	v: to frighten someone very much
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
underwater	adv: below or under the surface of the water
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
siphon	n: a tube or conduit used to transfer liquids, usually from a higher to a lower level, by means of atmospheric pressure, gravity, or vacuum; a device used to extract a liquid from a container
rampart	n: a defensive wall or embankment built around a castle, city, or fortification; a protective barrier or structure that serves as a defense against attacks or encroachment
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
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
catapult	n: a device used to hurl an object a long distance
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
inferno	n: a place or condition of intense suffering, especially Hell, in traditional Christian beliefs
miracle	n: an act or occurrence that is not explicable by natural or scientific laws and is therefore believed to be caused by God
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession
troop	n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit.
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
scourge	n: a person or thing that causes great suffering or destruction; (verb) to punish someone severely
useless	adj: not serving any useful purpose; having no practical result
tunnel	n: an underground or underwater passage, typically for trains or cars
solid	adj: hard or firm; characterized by good substantial quality
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
submission	n: the act of giving a document, proposal, etc., to somebody for consideration or judgment; the act of giving in or yielding to a superior force or authority
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
cannibalism	n: the practice of eating the flesh of other people or one’s species; a behavior seen in certain animals, especially insects and arachnids, in which one individual consumes another of the same species
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
cannon	n: a large, heavy gun fired from a fixed position or mounted on a vehicle, used in warfare or hunting
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
steady	adj: firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving
bombardment	n: a continuous attack with bombs or other missiles
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
collapse	v: to fall down or give way suddenly, often after breaking apart
throe	n: a severe or intense spasm of pain, such as a pang of childbirth or the spasms of a dying person; a period of intense stress or difficulty
formidable	adj: causing fear, apprehension, or awe; difficult to deal with or overcome; capable of inspiring respect or admiration
rubble	n: fragments of rock, stone, or other materials that remain after a building or other structure has been destroyed or demolished; the remains of something that has been broken down or destroyed
absorb	v: to take in a fluid or other substance gradually
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
cannonball	n: a large metal or stone ball shot or fired from a cannon
continuous	adj: occurring or existing without a pause or interruption
blast	n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise
breach	n: a break or opening, often in a wall or barrier, which enables passage or entry; a violation or infraction of a law, agreement, or duty, often resulting in legal action or punishment
gap	n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc.
onrush	n: a strong forward rush or flow; an offensive against an enemy
horde	n: a large group of people or animals, especially one that is chaotic or uncontrolled
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
doom	n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided
precious	adj: uncommon and extremely valuable
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
reintroduce	v: to bring back something that has been previously abolished or discontinued
Renaissance	n: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
marble	n: a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that has a pattern of lines going through it and takes a high polish used for sculpture and as building material; a small ball made of stone, especially one used in children’s games