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photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
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 | |
reserve | v: to keep something for future use or contingency; to obtain or arrange something, such as a meeting, seat, etc., in advance | |
pine | n: a coniferous tree of the Pinaceae family, having needles and cones and characterized by its tall and slender shape; (verb) to have a desire for something or someone who is not present | |
ridge | n: a long, narrow, raised landform or rock formation | |
slide | v: to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface without interruption | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
refer | v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
movement | n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively | |
standoff | n: a situation in which two or more people, groups, or countries refuse to move from a position or make a compromise, leading to a stalemate or impasse; a short distance maintained between two opposing forces or objects, such as in a military context or electrical wiring | |
native | adj: connecting with or describing someone’s birth country or place of birth, or someone born in a specific country or place | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
barrier | n: a fence or other obstruction that makes it hard to move or get in; any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective | |
invite | v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place | |
greedy | adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food | |
auditorium | n: a room or building used for concerts, plays, or other public performances | |
velvet | n: plush, smooth fabric with a short pile on one side, typically made of silk, cotton, or a synthetic material | |
indigenous | adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place | |
treaty | n: a formal agreement or pact between two or more countries or other international entities | |
massacre | n: the brutal and indiscriminate killing of a large number of people; a violent and bloody event that typically results in the death of many individuals | |
disguise | v: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others | |
bureau | n: an office or agency that specializes in a particular type of work, often related to collecting or compiling data or information | |
aggression | n: the act of attacking or assaulting; hostile or violent behavior | |
fort | n: a military structure designed to be defended from attack | |
boundary | n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places | |
nation | n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture | |
accord | n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have | |
sovereign | n: a king or queen | |
basis | n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged | |
homestead | n: a house or farm and the surrounding land, typically used as a home and workplace by a family or individual | |
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. | |
unleash | v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
settler | n: a person who moved with a group of others to live in a different country or area | |
uprising | n: a public rebellion, especially against an established government or authority | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
execution | n: the act or process of carrying out a plan, order, or course of action; the act or process of carrying out the death penalty | |
emancipation | n: the act or process of setting someone free from control or influence | |
proclamation | n: an official announcement or statement | |
transcontinental | adj: spanning or crossing an entire continent or continents | |
railroad | n: metal tracks laid with rails on which trains run; a system of tracks with the trains operated by an organization | |
era | n: a period that is distinct from others, typically in history | |
appropriate | adj: suitable or proper in the circumstances; fitting | |
trail | n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind | |
shortcut | n: an alternative route shorter or quicker than the usual one | |
chief | adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge | |
defeat | v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
sovereignty | n: supremacy or authority, especially supreme authority over a country | |
ownership | n: the state or fact of possessing, controlling, or having the right to something; the legal and moral right to use or dispose of something as one chooses | |
sacred | adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god | |
government | n: the group of people with authority to control a country or state | |
promenade | n: a stroll or walk, often taken in a public place or park; a public place for walking or strolling, often filled with shops or vendors; a dance movement in which the partners move around the floor in a circle or similar pattern | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
surrounding | adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something | |
statistics | n: the discipline that concerns the collection, organization, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data | |
powder | n: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles | |
henceforth | adv: starting from this time; from now on | |
whit | n: a very small or insignificant amount or quantity, often used in the phrase “not a whit,” meaning not at all | |
victory | n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won | |
negotiate | v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement | |
concede | v: to acknowledge or admit the truth or existence of something often reluctantly | |
numb | adj: unable to feel physical sensation and movement; not showing human feeling or sensitivity | |
wholesale | n: the sale of goods in large quantities, typically for resale by retailers; of or relating to goods or services that are sold in large quantities, typically for resale by retailers or other intermediaries | |
killing | n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success | |
buffalo | n: a large wild ox with shaggy hair found in Asia and North America | |
eliminate | v: to remove or get rid of someone or something | |
shelter | n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger | |
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 | |
ward | n: a room in a hospital for patients requiring special care | |
federal | adj: relating to a central government or national authority; refers to government policies, laws, or programs that are implemented at a national level rather than a state or local level | |
addition | n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
forbidding | adj: giving the impression that something is difficult or unpleasant; intimidating or uninviting | |
announce | v: to make something known or officially inform people about something | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
territory | n: an area under the control of a ruler or state | |
specifically | adv: only associated with or meant for one thing | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
influx | n: the arrival or entry of a large number of people, objects, or ideas into a place or system | |
recommend | v: to suggest that someone or something would be a suitable fit for a particular purpose or role | |
congress | n: a formal meeting of the representatives of different countries, constituent states, organizations, trade unions, political parties, or other groups | |
violation | n: an action that breaches a law, rule, or agreement; an infringement of rights or duties | |
cavalry | n: a highly mobile army unit | |
crush | v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller | |
horn | n: a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows on the top of the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows; a noisemaker or musical instrument that makes a loud noise when you blow through it | |
warrior | n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past | |
crazy | adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry | |
surrender | v: to cease resistance to an enemy or opponent and submit to their authority | |
custody | n: the state of being physically responsible for something or someone, especially a child; a state of being confined, usually for a short time | |
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 | |
population | n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location | |
quarter | n: one of four equal parts; a fourth part or portion | |
clause | n: a group of words containing a subject and a predicate and forming part of a sentence | |
obvious | adj: easy to see, discover or understand | |
ignore | v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to | |
communal | adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use | |
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 | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
surplus | n: an amount of something more than what is needed or required; excess or extra supply | |
disposed | adj: inclined or willing to do something | |
acre | n: a unit of land area in the US Customary System and the British Imperial System, equal to 4,840 square yards (= 4,047 square meters) | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
subdivision | n: a smaller part of something that is divided into such parts | |
passe | adj: no longer fashionable or current; outdated; considered to be old-fashioned or out of date | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
plot | n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal | |
rancher | n: a person who owns, manages, or works on a ranch, especially one that is used for raising or grazing livestock | |
troop | n: a group of soldiers, especially a large one; a group of people, animals, or things considered as a unit. | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
encampment | n: a temporary or semi-permanent settlement, especially a group of tents or other shelters used for lodging or military purposes | |
creek | n: a small, narrow stream or waterway; a narrow, winding passage between cliffs or hills | |
fir | n: a type of tall evergreen tree that is native to the northern hemisphere, with needle-like leaves and cones that stand upright on the branches | |
explode | v: to burst or break open violently and noisily; to cause something to burst or break open | |
shell | n: hard outer covering or case of eggs, nuts, some seeds, and some animals | |
congressional | adj: of or relating to Congress, especially to the Congress of the United States | |
medal | n: a flat, usually circular piece of metal or other material that is often given as an award or commemoration for an achievement, victory, or honor | |
honor | n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone | |
valor | n: courage or bravery, especially in the face of danger or adversity; heroic qualities or actions | |
award | n: a prize or other mark of recognition given in honor of an achievement | |
indiscriminate | adj: done or occurring without any particular aim, purpose, or discrimination; haphazard, random, or careless | |
slaughter | n: the killing of a large number of animals or people brutally and indiscriminately; a violent and bloody event that results in the death of many individuals | |
grave | n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature | |
holy | adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion | |
elk | n: a large species of deer native to North America and eastern Asia, known for its large antlers and imposing size | |
butcher | n: a person who prepares and sells meat, especially at a retail shop; a person who kills or slaughters animals, especially for food; a person who engages in the relentless or brutal treatment of others | |
heap | n: an untidy pile or mass of something; a large number or amount or extent of something | |
scatter | v: to cause to separate and go in different directions | |
crooked | adj: not straight or aligned; bent or curved to one side; not honest or fair; characterized by deception, fraud, or wrongdoing; irregular, uneven, or jagged in shape or form | |
gulch | n: a narrow and steep-sided ravine or gully, usually formed by the erosion of water, commonly found in dry or arid regions and is often the result of intermittent or seasonal water flow | |
plain | adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees | |
bloody | adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality | |
mud | n: a soft, wet, sticky earth or clay | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
blizzard | n: a severe snowstorm that is accompanied by strong winds and low temperatures, often leading to very limited visibility and dangerous travel conditions | |
measured | adj: done with careful consideration or calculated precision; controlled or regulated in manner or speech; deliberate and thoughtful | |
trigger | v: to make something happen suddenly; to cause something such as a device, machine, etc. to function | |
openly | adv: without hiding any of your feelings, opinions, or facts; frankly and trustfully | |
declare | v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly | |
inconvenient | adj: causing trouble or difficulty; not convenient or suitable | |
cannon | n: a large, heavy gun fired from a fixed position or mounted on a vehicle, used in warfare or hunting | |
estimate | v: to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something | |
fast-forward | v: to advance or move forward in time or progress, particularly in a rapid or accelerated manner; to increase the playback speed of a recording | |
supreme | adj: highest in rank, level, or importance | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
prospector | n: a person who searches for minerals such as gold or silver by systematically digging, panning, or prospecting | |
viol | n: a stringed instrument, typically with six strings and frets, played with a bow, also called a viola da gamba | |
illegal | adj: not allowed by law | |
initial | adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name | |
doll | n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
rally | v: a public meeting of a group of people intended to arouse enthusiasm | |
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 | |
legacy | n: something that is handed down from an earlier generation or time, often something that has had a significant impact on subsequent generations; a bequest made by a person in their will, often money or property | |
colonize | v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers | |
migration | n: the movement of animals to a new location, frequently as the seasons change | |
unemployed | adj: not having a job, although able to work | |
fluctuate | v: to rise and fall irregularly or unexpectedly; to vary or change often and unpredictably | |
structure | n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts | |
homeless | adj: without a home, and therefore typically living on the streets | |
packed | adj: extremely full of people; very crowded | |
rot | v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually | |
electrify | v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something | |
infest | v: to swarm or overrun with a large number of something undesirable, such as pests or parasites | |
mold | n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long | |
poverty | n: the condition of being extremely poor | |
tuberculosis | n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs | |
approximately | adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time | |
infant | n: a baby or very young child | |
mortality | n: the quality or state of being subject to death | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
cervical | adj: relating to the neck or the cervix (= the narrow passage forming the lower end of the uterus) | |
cancer | n: abnormal growth of cells that can invade and destroy surrounding tissues and organs; a disease characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells | |
dropout | n: a person who leaves school, college, or a training program before completing it | |
turnover | n: the amount of business or economic activity that is generated within a specific period of time; the rate at which people leave or are replaced in a job or organization, often expressed as a percentage | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
grandparent | n: a parent of one’s father or mother | |
grandchild | n: a child of someone’s son or daughter | |
par | n: a state of being equal to someone or something | |
alcoholism | n: a chronic disorder characterized by dependence on alcohol and repeated excessive use of alcoholic beverages | |
domestic | adj: relating to or inside a particular country, not foreign or international | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
apathy | n: lack of emotion, concern, or enthusiasm | |
suffer | v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant | |
diabetes | n: a medical condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to control the glucose levels in the blood | |
expectancy | n: the anticipation, belief, or likelihood of something happening or occurring in the future; the state of expecting or looking forward to something | |
roughly | adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner | |
chapter | n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled | |
genocide | n: the intentional killing of a large group of people, especially those of a particular ethnic group or nation | |
oppress | v: to treat people in a cruel and authoritarian way, especially by denying them the same freedoms, rights, etc. as other people | |
manifest | v: to show something such as feeling, attitude, quality, etc. clearly through signs or actions | |
destiny | n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future | |
eager | adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something | |
domino | n: a small, flat, rectangular block used in a game that has pairs of dots on one or both sides; a consequence of an event that sets off a chain reaction of similar events | |
dominant | adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type | |
responsible | adj: answerable or accountable for something within one’s power, control, or management | |
standing | adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation | |
sideline | n: a secondary or less significant job, interest, or activity; a line on the side of a sports field that players must stay behind; (verb) to remove someone from their position or role, often temporarily or as a result of a setback or failure | |
witness | n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident | |
famine | n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons | |
church | n: a building or institution dedicated to religious worship or activities; a Christian religious organization or denomination | |
graffiti | n: writing or drawings scribbled, scratched, or sprayed illicitly on a wall or other surface in a public place | |
suburb | n: an outlying district or residential area of a city or town, typically comprising middle-class and affluent neighborhoods | |
Don | n: a Spanish gentleman; a university lecturer, especially a senior member of a college at Oxford or Cambridge | |
shrug | v: to raise your shoulders and then drop them to say you do not know or are not interested | |
violate | v: to break or disrupt a rule, law, or agreement; to intrude on someone’s privacy or rights |