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Word	Meaning	Advanced
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
erotic	adj: relating to or arousing sexual desire or excitement; considered taboo or provocative
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
enraptured	adj: feeling great pleasure, happiness, or joy
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
prominent	adj: important, well-known, or noticeable
nephew	n: a son of your brother or sister
revered	v: highly respected or admired, often because of moral or spiritual qualities
songwriter	n: a person who writes songs, particularly lyrics, and music for popular music or other genres
lyre	n: an ancient musical instrument with strings fastened in a frame used by ancient Greeks for accompaniment
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
instrument	n: an object used to make musical sounds, such as a piano, guitar, or drum; a tool or device used for a specific activity, particularly in specialist or scientific work
lyric	n: the words of a pop song
derive	v: to obtain or receive something from a source
uniquely	adv: in a way that is different from all others; in a way that is not shared by others
intimate	adj: having a very close friendship, personal
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
thrill	n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion
devastation	n: the act of causing great destruction or damage, often on a large scale
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
aristocrat	n: a member of a distinguished social class, typically one with a hereditary title and wealth
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
homoerotic	adj: relating to or characterized by a strong erotic or romantic interest between people of the same sex; pertaining to homosexuality or homosexual desire
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
companion	n: a person or an animal with whom you spend a lot of time, or you travel
depart	v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey
garland	n: a wreath or chain made of flowers, leaves, or other decorative materials, often used for ornamentation or to honor someone or something; a prize or award given in the form of a wreath or chain
perfume	n: a liquid that emits and diffuses a pleasant smell, usually used on the skin
quench	v: to drink liquid so that you satisfy your thirst
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
pace	n: the speed at which someone or something moves, or the rate at which something happens or changes
gentle	adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild
devour	v: to eat or consume something eagerly or ravenously; or to destroy something rapidly
slender	adj: thin and delicate, often in an attractive way
lesbian	n: a woman who is attracted romantically and sexually to other women
gay	adj: homosexual; happy, carefree
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
aristocratic	adj: relating to or characteristic of the aristocracy (= the most powerful class of society); noble or aristocratic in manner or appearance
mysterious	adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
persist	v: to continue to do and refuse to stop something despite difficulties or opposition, even if it appears unreasonable
committed	adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something
papyrus	n: a tall plant with thick stems that grow in or near water, especially in North Africa, or a document or piece of paper made of this plant, especially by ancient Egyptians
parchment	n: a thin, smooth, durable material made from the skin of a sheep or goat, used in the past as a writing surface
pottery	n: ceramic ware made from clay and baked in a kiln; the art or process of making objects from clay by shaping it and then firing it in a kiln or oven
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
scroll	n: a long roll of paper containing writing; (verb) to move through text or graphics on a screen to view different parts of them
erode	v: to gradually wear away or break down (rock, soil, or other material) through the action of wind, water, or other natural agents; to gradually weaken or undermine (something) over time
monk	n: a member of a religious community of men living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
preserve	v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
licentiousness	n: behavior that is regarded as immoral or sexually unrestrained; a disregard for moral or ethical principles or standards
papal	adj: relating to the pope (= the head of the Roman Catholic Church) or the Roman Catholic Church
archbishop	n: a high-ranking bishop (= a member of the clergy) in the Christian church, typically in charge of an archdiocese and holding a position of authority over other bishops in the region
rediscover	v: to discover or find again something that was previously known but lost
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
garbage	n: waste material, especially food waste and kitchen refuse
dump	v: to deposit or dispose of something, such as trash, waste, etc., carelessly or hurriedly
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
substantial	adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
archives	n: a collection of historical documents or records providing information about a place, institution, or group of people
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
fragile	adj: delicate or easily broken or damaged
unroll	v: to unwind or unfurl something that has been rolled up, such as a carpet or banner; to reveal or make visible something that was previously concealed or hidden
incomplete	adj: not having all the necessary or appropriate parts; not yet finished
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
rumor	n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
ferry	n: a boat or ship used to transport people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water, especially on a regular schedule
reject	v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
cliff	n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
assert	v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true
platonic	adj: (of relationship or emotion) friendly or affectionate but not sexual
consensus	n: general agreement or accord in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
ridicule	n: speech or behavior that makes fun of or mocks someone or something; teasing, sarcasm, or scornful remarks that are intended to belittle or humiliate; (verb) to mock, criticize, or make fun of someone or something in a scornful or derisive way
deny	v: to state that one refuses to admit the existence or truth of something
artifact	n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest
misogyny	n: a dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women
homophobia	n: a strong fear, aversion, or hostility towards people who are homosexual or towards homosexuality itself; discrimination or prejudice against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender identity
distortion	n: the alteration or misrepresentation of something so that it is no longer true or accurate; the way in which a sound or image is changed or distorted
intervene	v: to intentionally get involved in a situation to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
resonate	v: to be filled with a deep echoing sound