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prominence

importance; fame

assassinate

to kill someone; often a ruler or member of the government

infantryman

a soldier who travels and fights on foot

daring

adventurous; bold; willing to take risks

empire

a group of states or territories controlled by one ruler or government

conquer

to defeat and take control of a place or people

Hellenistic

relating to Greek culture or language

heir

a person who will legally receive the property of someone who dies; the person who will become king or queen after the current king or queen dies or steps down

fortress

a strong building or military stronghold used for defense

legend

a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not verifiable