1. Progressive, pg. 142: favoring or promoting reform (often by government action)
2. Regal, pg. 143: imperial: belonging to or befitting a supreme ruler
3. Colonnade, pg. 143: structure consisting of a row of evenly spaced columns
4. Precipice, pg. 145: a very steep cliff
5. Embassy, pg. 147: a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
6. Oligarchy, pg. 149: a political system governed by a few people
7. Jihad, pg. 150: an Islamic term, is a religious duty of Muslims. In Arabic, the word jihād is a noun meaning "struggle." In another context, Jihad means holy war
8. Crypt, pg. 154: a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber
9. Mullah, pg. 154: a Muslim trained in the doctrine and law of Islam; the head of a mosque
10. Buzkashi, pg. 155: A team sport originating in Central Asia, where the players, all on horseback, try to place an animal carcass into a goal
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