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Vocabulary	Pronunciation	Meaning
civilization (noun)	/ˌsɪvɪlʌɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/	อารยธรรม the stage of human social development and organization which is considered most advanced Ex. The Victorians equated the railways with progress and civilization.
religious (adjective)	/rɪˈlɪdʒəs/	เคร่งศาสนา relating to or believing in a religion Ex. Both men were deeply religious and moralistic.
supporter  (noun)	/səˈpɔːtə/	เส้นสาย a person who approves of and encourages a public figure, political party, policy, etc. Ex. An Oxford United supporter.
military (adjective)	/ˈmɪlɪt(ə)ri/	เกี่ยวกับทหาร relating to or characteristic of soldiers or armed forces Ex. The build-up of military activity.
ancient (noun)	/ˈeɪnʃ(ə)nt/	โบราณ belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence Ex. The ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean.