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conquistador

/kənˈkistədɔɹ/

Meanings
noun
A conqueror, but especially one of the Spanish soldiers that invaded Central and South America in the 16th century and defeated the Incas and Aztecs.

Examples :

"The conquistador's ambition led him to conquer new lands and riches. "
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Related Words

Illustration south

south noun

/sæoθ/ /sʌʊθ/ /saʊθ/

One of the four major compass points, specifically 180°, directed toward the South Pole, and conventionally downwards on a map, abbreviated as S.

"The school's new building is located in the south of town. "

Illustration ambition

ambition noun

/æmˈbɪ.ʃən/

Eager or inordinate desire for some object that confers distinction, as preferment, honor, superiority, political power, or literary fame; desire to distinguish one's self from other people.

"My son, John, wants to be a firefighter very much. He has a lot of ambition."

Illustration defeated

defeated verb

/dɪˈfiːtəd/

To overcome in battle or contest.

"Wellington defeated Napoleon at Waterloo."

Illustration century

century noun

/ˈsɛn.t͡ʃə.ɹiː/

A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

"My grandparents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year, marking the end of the twentieth century. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration invaded

invaded verb

/ɪnˈveɪdɪd/

To move into.

"The ants invaded our kitchen after we left the cookie jar open. "

Illustration spanish

spanish verb

/ˈspæn.ɪʃ/

To subject to spanishing, a printing process in which an ink is deposited on the bottoms and sides of depressions formed in a plastic material

"The manufacturer will spanish the dashboard trim to give it a textured, non-slip surface. "

Illustration soldiers

soldiers noun

/ˈsɒldʒəz/ /ˈsoʊldʒɚz/

A member of an army, of any rank.

"The soldiers marched in the parade, wearing their uniforms. "

Illustration conquer

conquer verb

/ˈkɒŋkə/ /ˈkɑŋkɚ/

To defeat in combat; to subjugate.

"The chess player hopes to conquer his opponent by using a clever strategy. "

Illustration riches

riches noun

/ɹɪt͡ʃɪz/

Money, goods, wealth, treasure.

"The family inherited significant riches from their grandfather's estate. "

Illustration conqueror

conqueror noun

/ˈkɒŋkəɹə/ /ˈkɑŋkəɹɚ/

Someone who conquers

"The football team's star quarterback was a known conqueror of opposing defenses. "

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central adjective

/ˈsɛntɹəl/

Being in the centre.

"The central library is located in the heart of the city. "