Extensive Reading-Book D Unit 34 (E)

aggressively

with great power, marked by aggression
The prosecutor aggressively attacked the defendant's alibi.

agrarian

relating to fields or land
An agrarian country is capable of sustaining its own food sources.

alliance

a bond or connection between people
France established an alliance with the United States decades ago.

arrogant

an exaggeration of one's worth or self-esteem
Many professional athletes have the reputation of being arrogant.

composed

to be made up of, to be built of
A table is composed of a flat board and four legs.

conquest

something that is conquered or won in war
A primary purpose of a battle tends to be the conquest of land.

defection

to abandom or leave something after making a conscious decision
Her defection from the country made international news.

dynasty

a kingdom or powerful group of people
The dynasty of the emperors lasted for centuries.

excessive

exceeding a normal amount, too much
The amount of work required in the class was excessive.

height

the elevation of something, a high point
The height of the mountain is like no other in this area.

inaccurate

not accurate, wrong
The information provided to the candidate was inaccurate.

obligated

to oblige, force to do something
Jason was obligated to retake the exam since he did not pass the first time.

ransom

money demanded by someone for the release of another
The ransom demanded for the boy's liberty was very high.

revoked

to be denied or turned away
Her driver's license was revoked when she got her third speeding ticket.

slaughter

a killing or butchering
The lambs were taken to the farm for slaughter.

subjugation

to bring under control or make submissive
The subjugation of the people was essential to his plan.

substantial

a notable amount, ample
There was not a substantial amount of evidence in the court case.

superstitious

related to superstitious, belief in something perhaps unaccountable for
The superstitious woman was afraid that a black cat might cross her path.

triumphed

to win, to be victorious
The politician triumphed in the election.

unsettling

upsetting, making one feel uneasy
The news of the train crash was unsettling to all residents of the town.