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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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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 |