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C

capture

verb: take possession of by force, as after an invasion; capture as if by hunting, snaring, or trapping


conquistador

noun: a person who is out to conquer new territory; 

 an adventurer (especially one who led the Spanish conquest of Mexico and Peru in the 16th century)




M

mould

noun: a hollow container used to give shape to molten or hot liquid material (such as wax or metal) when it cools and hardens.


P

plantation

noun: a large agricultural property dedicated to planting a few crops on a large scale. 


potential

adjective: expected to become or be; possible



presume

verb: act as though it's true before all the evidence is in.


R

recipe

noun: directions for making a dish or dessert


T

trade

verb: buying or selling; trading goods 


U

unusual

adjective: uncommon, odd, weird, or out of the ordinary in some way.