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empire –n. a group of countries or regions that are controlled by one ruler or one government
plateau –n. a large flat area of land that is higher than other areas of land around it
from scratch -expression a point at which nothing has been done yet
advantage –n. something that helps to make something or someone better
allow –v. permit
institution –n. an established organization
benign –adj. not causing harm or damage
