4.5 The Silk Roads

administrative

of or pertaining to administration or management

aristocracy

a high-ranking social class, having special privileges and influence

caravan

a band of people traveling together for safety, especially across a desert

restructure

to change the structure or organization of

cocoon

a protective casing spun by some insects, especially during their larval stage, where they undergo metamorphosis.

immunity

the ability of an organism to resist a particular infection or toxin, typically due to the presence of specific antibodies or sensitized white blood cells.

initiative

a new plan or process to achieve a goal, often involving proactive steps or actions.