a structure for carrying water across land
The Roman aqueducts are among the greatest achievements in the ancient world.
conquerors
someone who has conquered a country or its people
It was discovered that Roman conquerors wore wooly socks during their conquest of England.
downfall
something that causes a fall from power or a high position
His downfall was caused by his empty promises.
empires
A political unit having an extensive territory or comprising a number of territories or nations and ruled by a single supreme authority
The British empire was one of the largest empires in history.
excelled
to be extremely good at something
Her son excelled in math in school.
governance
the action, manner, function, or power of government
This book discusses good governance in democratic societies.
height
the top
When was at the height of her career when she got pregnant.
inhabitants
a person or animal that lives in a particular place
Seoul is a city with 40 million inhabitants.
justice
the quality of being right or correct
The army was charged with the task of bringing justice to the villagers.
legal
connected with the law
After her car accident, she needed some legal advice.
legal code
a code of laws adopted by a state or nation
Hammurabi, a Babylonian ruler, developed legal codes that still influences us today.
legendary
very famous for a long period of time
His mother was a legendary tennis player in the 1930s.
monarchy
a government ruled by a king or queen
The monarchy in England plays an important role in British culture.
official
formally set or prescribed
The official language in the school was English, although the students spoke Spanish at home.
peak
the point of greatest activity, strength, or success
She had reached the peak of her career and decided to start a family.
priestess
a female priest
She was stoned to death because the people believed she was a witch priestess.
prosecuted
to institute legal proceedings against
Her neighbor was prosecuted after the police found stolen cars in his garage.
prosperity
the state of being successful and having a lot of money
The country's future prosperity depends on the education of its children.
struggles
Strenuous effort
She finally had to move out because of her struggles with her mother.
worship
a church service
Her family always attended worship on Sunday mornings.
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