Vocabulary

• such as: For example; like
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• at that time: During a specific point in the past.
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• give up: To lose hope or admit defeat
• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• due to: Because of; owing to
• on the streets: Without a home; homeless or exposed outdoors.
• in disguise: Having altered one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• rely on: To depend on someone or something
• keep the peace: To maintain order and prevent conflict or disturbance.
• in favor of: Expressing support or approval for someone or something.
• or simply: Alternatively; in a more straightforward way.
• episode: One separate event in a series of events
• indulge: To let someone else have or do what they want
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• hierarchy: Group that manages and controls an organization
• occur: To come to pass or to happen
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• immense: Very great in size or amount
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• disguise: Change in appearance so you will not be noticed
• cause: Belief, goal or organization that people support
• perform: To carry out an action well or successfully
• launch: Starting a new project; introducing new product
• rigid: Stiff rather than flexible
• identity: Collection of qualities that makes a person
• create: To make, cause, or bring into existence
• loyalty: Complete and sustained support for person, thing
• due: When something is required or expected
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• infamous: Famous because of something bad
• isolation: Condition of being in a distinct, separate place
• convert: To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
• role: Character played by an actor
• entertainment: Act or process of providing service for someone
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• diplomatic: Concerning formal relationships between countries
• urban: Concerning a city; located in a city
• wealth: Amount of money or possessions you own, e.g. large
• civil: Of citizens of a country; not military, criminal
• leave: To go away from; depart
• social: Involving activity with people, e.g. in free time
• belief: Being sure that something exists or is true
• lavish: To use or give a lot of something
• organize: To arrange and plan things, e.g. a party
• appear: To be seen, become visible; come into sight
• development: Act or process of growing bigger or more advanced
• enlightenment: State of having a lot of knowledge and wisdom
• bottom: The part of your body you sit on
• hostage: Person held prisoner to get a demand satisfied
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• luxurious: Being very comfortable, beautiful, and expensive
• event: Any social gathering; occasion; planned activity
• host: Mass; a great number
• fleet: Group of ships under one commander
• symbol: Image that means or represents something
• rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
• metropolis: Very large and important city
• forbid: To order someone not to do something
• emperor: Man who rules an empire
• impenetrable: Incapable of being penetrated or pierced
• buddhism: Religion devoted to the teaching of Buddha
• samurai: Japanese warrior from centuries ago
• neo: A prefix meaning 'recent' or 'new'
• pariah: Person who is rejected (from society or home)