Word Bank 29 – Whose Queen

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02. dragging means involving or including someone or something in a situation or debate unwillingly or unnecessarily.
08. enchantress means a woman who is believed to have magical powers or who is very attractive and charming.
14. premiere means the first public performance or showing of a film, play, or other form of entertainment.
03. ancient means belonging to a very distant past, typically referring to a time period long ago.
13. docudrama means a genre of film or television that combines documentary and dramatic elements, often portraying real events or people in a fictionalized or dramatized manner.
10. entanglement means a complicated or confusing situation or relationship, often involving difficulties or complications.
06. indomitable means impossible to subdue or defeat; invincible.
05. prevails means exists or is accepted as the dominant or prevailing opinion or belief.
12. contemporary means belonging to the present time; modern.
04. consensus means general agreement or harmony among a group of people.
07. posthumous means occurring or published after the death of the person it relates to.
11. prominent means well-known, important, or famous.
01. spar means engage in a verbal or argumentative dispute or disagreement.
09. immortalization means the act of making someone or something live forever or be remembered forever.
[grandeur] means impressive and magnificent beauty, scale, or importance.

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09. portrayal means the act of depicting or representing someone or something in a particular way, often in art, literature, or media.
02. devolved means to deteriorate or decline, usually referring to a situation or behavior.
06. usurp means to seize or take control of something, often unlawfully or forcefully.
17. contenders means individuals or entities competing for a particular position or role.
14. annexation means the act of incorporating or adding territory to an existing political unit.
18. biracial means having parents of two different races or ethnicities.
12. assert means to state or declare confidently or forcefully.
05. denounced means publicly criticized or condemned.
10. erroneous means incorrect or mistaken.
16. asserting means stating or affirming something confidently or forcefully.
04. unequivocally means in a clear and unambiguous manner; without any doubt or uncertainty.
15. predominantly means mostly or mainly; in the greatest proportion or quantity.
01. compelled means forced or driven to do something.
13. Indigenous means originating or occurring naturally in a particular place or region.
07. lodged means formally submitted or presented, typically a complaint or protest.
08. renowned means widely known and highly respected or famous.
03. sporadically means occurring irregularly or infrequently.
11. negation means the act of denying or nullifying something.
[lineage] means the line of descent or ancestry of a person or animal.
[reigned] means ruled or held power as a monarch or supreme authority.

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12. tapestry means a metaphorical term used to describe a diverse and intricate composition or mixture.
14. repugnant means extremely distasteful, offensive, or unacceptable.
05. casting means the process of selecting actors or performers for specific roles in a production.
03. ignited means sparked or triggered, usually referring to intense emotions or reactions.
15. deputy means a person appointed to assist or act on behalf of another person in a specific role or position.
08. continent means a large, continuous landmass, typically divided by geographical or political boundaries.
10. sentiments means feelings, emotions, or opinions towards a particular subject or situation.
04. perceived means viewed or understood in a certain way, often based on individual interpretation.
07. infuriated means extremely angered or provoked.
02. perspectives means different viewpoints or ways of seeing and understanding something.
09. ambivalence means having mixed or conflicting feelings or attitudes towards something.
11. conquest means the act of taking control or gaining mastery over a place or people, often through force or power.
06. prompted means caused or motivated someone to take action or respond in a particular manner.
01. revolve means to center or focus around a particular topic or issue.
13. comprising means consisting of; made up of various parts or elements.
[controversy] means a disagreement or dispute that attracts public attention and generates opposing opinions.

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05. ingrained means deeply rooted or firmly established.
01. marvels means extraordinary or amazing things or objects.
08. oppression means the unjust or cruel exercise of power or authority over others.
12. displaced means to be forcefully removed or replaced from a particular location or position.
09. exploitation means the unfair or unethical use or treatment of others for personal gain.
10. refrain means to abstain or hold back from doing or expressing something.
03. critique means a critical evaluation or analysis.
11. descended means to have ancestry or lineage from a particular group or individuals.
02. contended means argued or asserted a claim or position.
06. pharaohs means the ancient Egyptian rulers or kings.
07. pride means a feeling of satisfaction or self-esteem in one’s achievements or qualities.
04. flawed means having imperfections or errors.
[plundered] means stolen or forcefully taken by looting or pillaging.