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Word	Meaning	Advanced
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
dominant	adj: more important, influential, or easy to notice than anything else of the same type
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill
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
palace	n: the residence of a high-ranking official such as a king, queen, etc.
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
brick	n: a rectangular block of baked clay used as a building material
structure	n: the way of construction of something and the arrangement of its parts, or a complex thing constructed of many parts
chapel	n: a place of worship, especially a non-conformist or dissenting place of worship
staircase	n: a set of stairs inside a building, usually with posts and bars that are fixed at the side
flourish	v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully
commerce	n: the activity of buying and selling things, especially on a large scale
bronze	n: a dark red-brown metal that is created by combining copper and tin
incense	n: a substance that is burned to produce a pleasant scent, often used in religious or spiritual ceremonies; figuratively, something that is pleasing or satisfying to the senses, feelings, or emotions
ivory	n: a hard, creamy-white substance that comes from the tusks of elephants, walruses, and some other animals and is used to make ornaments and other decorative items
ebony	n: a dense, dark hardwood that is typically black or dark brown and is often used in furniture-making and musical instrument construction
sub-Saharan	adj: of or relating to or situated in the area south of the Sahara Desert
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
descend	v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood
divide	v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
fluctuate	v: to rise and fall irregularly or unexpectedly; to vary or change often and unpredictably
opportune	adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose
naval	adj: of or relating to ships, sailors, or the navy
flank	n: the side of an animal, especially the side between the last rib and the hip; the side of military or naval formation; (verb) to be located on either side of something
archer	n: a person who shoots with a bow and arrow; a soldier equipped with a bow and arrows
gateway	n: an entrance, door, or other openings that lead to a larger space, particularly one that serves as an entry point or access point to a larger area or system; a route, means, or method used to gain access to or acquire something
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
siege	n: the surrounding of a place and isolating it by an army to defeat those defending it
ramp	n: a sloping surface connecting two levels or inclines, typically used for the movement of people, vehicles, or goods
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
negotiate	v: to have formal discussions with someone to reach an agreement
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
stable	adj: firm and steady; not easily moved, disturbed, or changed
install	v: to fix furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position so that it can be used; put into an office or a position
priestess	n: a female priest, especially one who is associated with a non-Christian religion or ancient belief system
extended	adj: longer than usual or anticipated
delta	n: a triangular area of low and flat land that is formed when a river flows into a larger body of water and deposits sediment; an object shaped like an equilateral triangle
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
magnificent	adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
tomb	n: a large stone structure or underground chamber in which the dead are buried
encroach	v: to advance beyond the usual or acceptable limit gradually and often without being noticed; to infringe upon someone’s territory, rights, privacy, etc.
defeat	v: to win against somebody in a fight, war, or attempt
rebel	n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it
homeland	n: a place regarded as one’s native country or where one belongs
prosperous	adj: successful financially or materially; bringing success or good fortune
innovative	adj: introducing or using new methods, ideas, etc.
savannah	n: a mixed forest and grassland ecosystem where the trees are far enough apart that the canopy doesn’t close
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
reservoir	n: a natural or artificial lake used to store water for community use; a large or extra supply of something
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
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
emperor	n: the male ruler of an empire
bury	v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb
doorway	n: an opening in a wall for a door to fit into
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
threshold	n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation
brokerage	n: the business of buying and selling goods or services on behalf of others, often for a commission or fee; the activity of acting as an intermediary or agent in negotiations or deals between two parties
prosper	v: to be successful or thriving, especially financially; to grow and develop well; to flourish
raid	n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft
disrupt	v: to prevent or stop something, especially an event, activity, or process, from continuing in the usual way by causing a problem or disturbance
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
argue	v: to express differing opinions or points of view, often in a heated or contentious manner; to present a case or reasoning to persuade or convince others
overlook	v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above
generation	n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
promote	v: to encourage or persuade people to like, buy, use, do, or support something; to raise someone to a higher position or rank
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
exclude	v: to deny someone or something enter to a place or taking part in an activity
decipher	v: to read or understand something that is written in code or in a difficult or obscure way