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Word	Meaning	Advanced
fortress	n: a large and strongly built structure, typically with high walls and a moat, used as a military defense or for protection against attackers
preside	v: to be in charge of or to lead a meeting, ceremony, or organization
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
unlikely	adj: not probable or likely to happen
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
birthplace	n: the house, town, etc., where someone was born
medieval	adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
dynasty	n: a sequence of influential leaders who are all from the same family or a period when they rule a country
warlord	n: a military leader who has gained control over a region or territory, typically through force or intimidation; a commander of an army or group of soldiers who operates outside the control of a legitimate government
descend	v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood
consolidate	v: to make something more vital, more solid, or more certain
isle	n: a small island, especially one in the sea
seize	v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something
turbulent	adj: marked by a lot of sudden changes, confusion, or uncertainty; characterized by intense activity or agitation
characterize	v: to describe the distinctive nature or features of someone or something; to be a distinguishing feature of
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
feud	n: a bitter argument between two parties, causing a lot of anger or violence
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
rove	v: to move or travel aimlessly or in a wandering fashion; to roam or wander over a wide area
seaway	n: a navigable passage of water, especially one that connects two larger bodies of water
epic	n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
maritime	adj: relating to or connected with the sea, especially about shipping, navigation, or commercial activity
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
inhabitant	n: a person or an animal that lives in a particular place
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
outsize	adj: larger or more extensive than what is considered average or normal; of an unusually large size or amount
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
sweeping	adj: extensive, broad, or far-reaching in scope or impact; characterized by a vigorous or forceful movement, often involving wide motions or gestures
harbor	n: an area of water next to the coast where ships and boats are protected from rough water by piers, jetties, and other artificial structures; (verb) keep in one’s possession
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
fleet	n: a group of military ships, aircraft, etc., operating together under the same ownership; (adjective) moving very fast
raid	n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft
plunder	v: to rob or steal, especially by force or in times of war or chaos; to pillage or loot a place or property
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
prowess	n: exceptional or superior skill or ability, particularly in a physical or athletic context; valorous bravery or courage
aid	n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support
woe	n: significant problems or troubles; great unhappiness
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
hefty	adj: large, bulky, and heavy; impressively large, substantial, or powerful; large in amount, extent, or significance
fee	n: a sum of money charged for a particular service
perch	v: to sit, stand, or rest on something, particularly a narrow or elevated surface; to position oneself confidently or dominantly; to place something in a high or elevated position; (noun) a branch or other elevated place where a bird can rest or roost
spar	v: to engage in boxing or other combat sports with a partner for practice or training purposes; to practice fighting or defending oneself using light blows or drills
rivalry	n: competition or opposition between people or groups, especially in sports or business
chieftain	n: a leader or ruler of a clan or tribe; a leader or chief; a person who is in charge of a group or organization
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
in-law	n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
fracture	n: the breaking or cracking of a rigid material or object such as bone
blossom	n: the reproductive structure on a flowering plant that consists of usually colorful petals and a typically green calyx (merging of sepals); the state or time of flowering; the peak of a person’s or thing’s development or success
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
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
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
vicious	adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice
nephew	n: a son of your brother or sister
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
mutilate	v: to cause severe damage, disfigurement, or injury, usually to a person or an animal; to destroy, alter, or damage something severely or irreparably
forge	v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
disagree	v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc.
parliament	n: a legislative body, especially the one that represents the people of a country or state
mound	n: a raised area of ground or dirt, often used for burial, construction, or as a fortification; a large, rounded pile or heap
assembly	n: a group of people who have been elected, especially one that meets regularly and makes decisions or laws for a specific region or country
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
erupt	v: (of a volcano) to become active and eject rocks, smoke, etc.; to start abruptly and violently
squabble	v: to engage in a petty quarrel, argument, or dispute, often about a minor or trivial matter; to bicker or exchange angry words in a noisy or aggressive manner
tier	n: one of a series of rows or levels arranged one above the other, typically used to describe the arrangement of objects or levels of importance
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
shipwreck	n: the destruction or loss of a ship at sea, usually caused by sinking or running aground; the remains or wreckage of a ship that has been destroyed or lost at sea
reign	n: the period of time during which a monarch or government holds power; (verb) to be the king or queen
rebel	n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it
knight	n: a mounted soldier in the past, typically one of noble birth trained to fight in armor; (today in Great Britain) a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
assassin	n: a person who murders a prominent or well-known person for political reasons or in exchange for money
castle	n: a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat
heir	n: a person who has the legal right to receive someone’s money, property, or a title from another person when that person dies
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
scribe	n: a person who writes out copies of documents or manuscripts, especially in ancient times
cease	v: to stop an action or event
annex	v: to add territory to a country, state, or region, typically by conquest; (noun) an addition that extends a main building
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
primarily	adv: mainly
chronicle	n: a historical account of events arranged in order of time, typically without analysis or interpretation
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
praise	n: an expression that shows approval and admiration of the achievements or characteristics of someone or something
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
compose	v: to write music, poetry, or formal writing; to constitute or make up a whole, or a specified part of it
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
etch	v: to carve, cut, or engrave (a design or text) into a hard surface; to corrode, erode or eat away at a metal surface using acid or another chemical substance to create a design or pattern
landscape	n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance