Untitled Flashcards Set

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