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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
sow	v: to plant seeds in the ground to grow crops or plants; to establish or set in motion
grain	n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
goddess	n: a female god, especially in ancient mythology; a woman who is worshipped or adored
agriculture	n: the practice or science of cultivating the land or raising stock
morsel	n: a small piece or fragment, particularly of food; a small, tasty, or pleasing bit of something
sustenance	n: food and drink that living things need to nourish their body
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
beloved	adj: loved very much
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
shadowy	adj: dark, dim, or vague, as if obscured by shadows; mysterious or uncertain
frolic	v: to play and move around happily and energetically
meadow	n: a field of grass and wildflowers, especially one used for hay
freshwater	adj: living in, found in, or connecting with water that does not contain salt
nymph	n: (in Greek and Roman mythology) a minor female nature deity typically associated with a particular location or landform
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
bloom	n: a flower, especially one having showy or colorful parts; the best time of youth
narcissus	n: a type of flower that is yellow, white, or orange; a person who is excessively self-absorbed or self-admiring
tremble	v: to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example, because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
underworld	n: the criminal world or the world of organized crime; the realm of the dead in various mythologies
wrench	v: to pull or twist something suddenly or violently
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
inky	adj: resembling, containing, or covered in ink; dark, opaque, or intense in color or appearance
chariot	n: a two-wheeled horse-drawn battle vehicle used in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome for warfare and racing
blast	n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise
weep	v: to cry tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
dissolve	v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss
abduction	n: the act of taking someone away by force or deception; kidnapping
crater	n: a huge bowl-shaped cavity in the earth or an object in space, usually created by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite
mount	v: to increase, go up, or advance gradually or continuously; to prepare and supply with the necessary equipment for execution or performance; to ride on something or someone
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
pave	v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use
grant	v: to agree to give or allow somebody
consent	n: permission or agreement to do something, especially given by somebody in authority
plea	n: an appeal or request, especially for help or understanding; a legal excuse or defense; an earnest entreaty or supplication
silent	adj: without any or little sound
grief	n: a very great sadness, especially when somebody dies
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
neglect	v: to not give enough care or attention to something; to leave something undone
famine	n: a severe shortage of food, often caused by drought, war, or economic reasons
plague	n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body
mortal	adj: subject to death; unrelenting and deadly
wary	adj: cautious or distrustful, especially because of a previous bad experience
worship	v: to have or show a strong feeling of profound respect and admiration for a religious entity such as God or a god
tribute	n: a payment, gift, or other forms of recognition made in honor of or submission to another person or entity
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
crusade	n: a series of wars fought by Christians in the middle ages to recover the holy land from the Muslims; a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
frigid	adj: extremely cold; lacking warmth or passion; emotionally detached or unresponsive
wage	n: a particular amount of money that somebody earns, usually every week or every month, for work or services
protest	n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition
rebuff	v: to reject or criticize sharply; to snub, repel, or dismiss rudely
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
laughter	n: the act or sound of laughing
starve	v: to suffer or die from lack of food; to cause someone or something to suffer or die from lack of food; to deprive something of necessary nourishment or sustenance
satisfy	v: to make somebody pleased by giving them what they want or need
crisp	adj: hard, dry, and brittle enough to break easily; cool, fresh, and invigorating
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
contemplate	v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully
pomegranate	n: red fruit with a tough outer layer and sweet, juicy, edible seeds inside; a bitter white membrane surrounds the seeds
branch	n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
ray	n: a narrow line of light, heat, or another form of energy
crop	n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food
sympathy	n: the feeling of being sorry for someone who is experiencing a difficult or unpleasant situation; understanding or sharing someone else’s feelings or emotions
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
furious	adj: extremely angry; full of rage
heartbreak	n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
decline	v: to become gradually smaller, fewer, worse, etc.; to refuse to accept
ravenous	adj: extremely hungry or famished; greedy or voracious in appetite or desire
meager	adj: small in quantity, quality, or size; insufficient or inadequate
ensnare	v: to entrap or catch in a snare or trap; to capture or trap someone or something physically, mentally, or emotionally
swear	v: to make a solemn promise or vow; to use rude or offensive language
reunite	v: to bring two or more people together again after a period of separation
fertile	adj: capable of producing abundant vegetation or crops; intellectually productive
distinction	n: a difference or contrast between similar things or people
pact	n: a formal agreement between two or more parties
remainder	n: the part of something that is left over when the rest has been used or taken
ascend	v: to go or move upward; to become king or queen; to inherit something, such as a power
rejoice	v: to feel or express great joy or happiness; to celebrate or express gratitude for a happy or positive situation or event
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
arrival	n: the act or situation of coming or being brought to a place; accomplishment of an objective
herald	v: to be a sign or indication of something to come; to proclaim or announce something publicly, often with great enthusiasm or fanfare
descent	n: the act or process of moving downward; a person’s family origins
mourn	v: to feel or express sorrow, grief, or sadness, especially over the death of someone
unyielding	adj: rigid or inflexible in attitude, behavior, or opinion; not willing to compromise or change; resistant to pressure or persuasion
usher	n: a person who shows people to their seats in a theater or church or who guides them through a building
rouse	v: to awaken or stir up from sleep, inactivity, or apathy; to excite or stimulate one’s feelings or interests; to provoke or incite someone to action or reaction
stoke	v: to add fuel to the fire or furnace; to increase the intensity or strength of something, such as an emotion or conflict
await	v: to wait or stay ready for something; to expect or anticipate something
transit	n: the act or process of passing through or across a place or state; transportation
gradual	adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt
bittersweet	adj: having a mixture of both positive and negative emotions or experiences; simultaneously pleasant and painful
compromise	v: to settle a problem or disagreement by mutual concession