Vocabulary Flashcards #1

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Civilizations

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The stage of human social and cultural development and organization that is considered most advanced.

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declined

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Became smaller, fewer, or less; decreased.

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scale

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The relative size or extent of something.

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dramatic

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Relating to drama or the performance or study of drama; sudden and striking.

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landmark

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An object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, especially one that enables someone to establish their location.

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available

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Able to be used or obtained; at someone's disposal.

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transforms

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Makes a thorough or dramatic change in the form, appearance, or character of.

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excavation

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The action of excavating something, especially an archaeological site.

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location

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A particular place or position.

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because

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For the reason that; since.