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| Dynasty | a line of hereditary rulers of a country |
| Scribe | an ancient record-keeper |
| Delta | a triangular tract of sediment deposited at the mouth of a river |
| pictograph | a pictorial symbol for a word or phrase |
| relief | a method of molding, carving, or stamping in which the design stands out from the surface |
| empire | an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority |
| obelisk | a stone pillar, typically having a square or rectangular cross section and a pyramidal top |
| cataract | a large waterfall |
| shadoof | a pole with a bucket and counterweight used esp. in Egypt for raising water. |
| plumbline | used for finding the depth of water or determining the vertical on an upright surface |
| nepotism | the practice among those with power or influence of favoring relatives or friends, esp. by giving them jobs |
| causeway | a raised road or track across low or wet ground |
