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4870318716Southernization0
4870318717Westernizationis a process whereby societies come under or adopt Western culture in areas1
4870336980Omittedleave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully2
4870336981Metallurgicaldomain of materials science and engineering that studies the physical and chemical behaviour of metallic elements, their intermetallic compounds, and their mixtures, which are called alloys3
4870349866Multifacetedhaving many facets4
4870349867Interrelatedrelate or connect to one another5
4870351643Pioneeringinvolving new ideas or methods6
4870352393Cultivationthe planting, tending, improving, or harvesting of crops or plant7
4870354320Constituentbeing a part of a whole8
4870356081Millenniuma period of a thousand years9
4870357786Controversialgiving rise or likely to give rise to public disagreement10
4870359044Southern Oceana Chinese term referring to all the waters from the South China Sea to the eastern coast of Africa11
4870363175Intrepidfearless; adventurous (often used for rhetorical or humorous effect)12
4870365540Navigateplan and direct the route or course of a ship, aircraft, or other form of transportation, especially by using instruments or maps13
4870370226Pivotturn on or as if on a pivot14
4870372384Granulatedform (something) into grains or particles.15
4870373785Clarifiedmelt (butter) in order to separate out the impurities16
4870377428Garbclothing or dress, especially of a distinctive or special kind17
4870378451Champa Ricea drought-resistant, early ripening variety that made it possible to extend cultivation up well watered hillsides, thereby doubling the area of rice cultivation in China18
4870381524Alchemistsa medieval chemical science and speculative philosophy aiming to achieve the transmutation of the base metals into gold19
4870384795Caliphatesa person considered a religious successor to the Islamic prophet, Muhammad20
4870385932Auspicesa divine or prophetic token21
4870391174Block Printingto print (something, such as a book) from hand-cut wooden blocks22
4870392654Oversimplifiedsimplify (something) so much that a distorted impression of it is given23
4870392655Reapingcut or gather (a crop or harvest); harvest the crop from (a piece of land); receive (a reward or benefit) as a consequence of one's own or other people's actions24
4870394547Adventthe arrival of a notable person, thing, or event25
4870394548Aptlysomething done in a competent, appropriate or suitable way26
4870395565Perilsserious and immediate danger27
4870396329Beset(of a problem or difficulty) trouble or threaten persistently28
4870398128Impenetrableimpossible to pass through or enter; impossible to understand29
4870398129Fringeform a border around (something)30
4870400183Penumbrathe partially shaded outer region of the shadow cast by an opaque object31
4870401350Preeminentsurpassing all others; very distinguished in some way32
4870402379Anewin a new or different, typically more positive, wayp33
4870402993Conspicuousstanding out so as to be clearly visible34
4870404383Demoralizecause (someone) to lose confidence or hope; dispirit.35
4870405236Ecumeneinhabited land36
4870405237Supplantedsupersede and replace37
4870406037Portagecarry (a boat or its cargo) between navigable waters38
4870406695Constellationa group or cluster of related things39
4870408526Integritythe quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness; the state of being whole and undivided40
4870409460Encroachmentintrusion on a person's territory, rights, etc41
4870411498Colonizationan ongoing process of by which a central system of power dominates the surrounding land and its components (people)42
4870412749Consolidatedmake (something) physically stronger or more solid; combine (a number of things) into a single more effective or coherent whole43
4870413365Aegisthe protection, backing, or support of a particular person or organization44
4870413991Coincidedoccur at or during the same time45
4870415559Unprecedentednever done or known before46
4870415560Apogeethe highest point in the development of something; the climax or culmination47
4870416964Incessant(of something regarded as unpleasant) continuing without pause or interruptio48
4870418124Institutionalizationestablish (something, typically a practice or activity) as a convention or norm in an organization or culture49
4870419122Changeabilitycapable of change50
4870420168Fluxthe action or process of flowing or flowing out; continuous change51
4870420952Traversedtravel across or through52
4870422054Talismanan object, typically an inscribed ring or stone, that is thought to have magic powers and to bring good luck.53
4870422055Subjugationto defeat and gain control of (someone or something) by the use of force54
4870422770Pugnacitya natural disposition to be aggressive or belligerent, isn't considered a flattering quality for a person to have55
4870424422Endemic(of a disease or condition) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area56
4870426096Disdainthe feeling that someone or something is unworthy of one's consideration or respect; contemp57
4870426714Aptitudesa natural ability to do something58
4870427859Reputethe opinion generally held of someone or something; the state of being generally regarded in a particular wa59
4870428903Broadswordsa sword with a wide blade, used for cutting rather than thrusting60
4870430293Portolansa book of sailing directions with charts and descriptions of harbors and coasts.61
4870431641Chronometeran instrument for measuring time, especially one designed to keep accurate time in spite of motion or variations in temperature, humidity, and air pressure. Chronometers were first developed for marine navigation, being used in conjunction with astronomical observation to determine longitude.62
4870434760Epidemica widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time63
4870434761Citadela fortress, typically on high ground, protecting or dominating a city64
4870436856Sporadically65
4870438411Attritionthe action or process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained attack or pressure66
4870439727Idealism67
4870441692Armadaa fleet of warships68
4870442670Infringeactively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.)69
4870443260Dislodge70
4870443858Elanenergy, style, and enthusiasm71
4870444482Steppe72
4870445259Outflankedmove around the side of (an enemy) so as to outmaneuver them73
4870445260Pincer74
4870446888Probedseek to uncover information about someone or something75
4870448581Heterogeneousdiverse in character or content76
4870449982Veritableused as an intensifier, often to qualify a metaphor77
4870450987Self Revolution78
4870451889Self-Sufficiency79
4871025641Decapitated80
4871025642Decimated81
4871026833Strenuously82
4871027293Autonomy83
4871030074Unicentrichaving a single center of origin84
4871066530Narrativea spoken or written account of connected events; a story85
4871067918Primitiverelating to, denoting, or preserving the character of an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something86
4871069324Autonomous(of a country or region) having self-government, at least to a significant degree87
4871070052Unidirectionalinvolving, functioning, moving, or responsive in a single direction88
4871071439Belatedlydelayed beyond the usual time89
4871073017Forefathera member of the past generations of one's family or people; an ancestor90
4871074332Peripherythe outer limits or edge of an area or object91
4871074976Contouran outline, especially one representing or bounding the shape or form of something92
4871075551Subtle(especially of a change or distinction) so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe93
4871077741Amplifiedincrease the volume of (sound), especially using an amplifier94

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