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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
mistletoe | n: a parasitic plant that grows on the branches of certain trees, typically used as a decoration during the winter holiday season, often associated with the tradition of kissing underneath it | |
scurry | v: to move hurriedly and with little or no grace, often with sudden changes in direction | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
beneath | adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something | |
festive | adj: relating to or characteristic of a festival or celebration; joyful, lively, and colorful | |
tradition | n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society | |
intertwine | v: to twist together or become twisted together | |
mythology | n: a collection of myths (= traditional stories accepted as history) or the study of myths | |
biology | n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things | |
intriguing | adj: arousing curiosity or interest, often due to a mysterious or complex quality; fascinating or captivating | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
captivate | v: to attract and hold the attention or interest of | |
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 | |
myth | n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people | |
druid | n: a member of an ancient Celtic order of priests, often associated with nature worship and divination | |
priest | n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith | |
heaven | n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty | |
unlikely | adj: not probable or likely to happen | |
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 | |
healing | n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again | |
bestow | v: to give something to somebody, especially as an honor or present | |
fertility | n: the state or quality of being able to produce babies, young animals, fruit, or new plants | |
mystical | adj: relating to or characterized by spiritual powers; beyond ordinary understanding | |
goddess | n: a female god, especially in ancient mythology; a woman who is worshipped or adored | |
command | n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something | |
inanimate | adj: not having life or spirit; not animate | |
vow | v: to make a promise or commitment, usually formal and solemn | |
fervor | n: intense and passionate feeling or enthusiasm for something | |
overlook | v: to fail to notice something; to watch over someone; to provide a view from above | |
mischievous | adj: causing or showing a fondness for playfully causing trouble; harmful or troublesome, especially in a playful or amusing way | |
oversight | n: the act of supervising or watching over something; a mistake caused by not paying enough attention to something | |
pierce | v: to cut or make a way through with a sharp instrument | |
arrow | n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow | |
carve | v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply | |
pity | n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain | |
resurrect | v: to bring back to life or bring into existence again | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
mandate | n: an official or authoritative instruction or command; a commission or authority to carry out a particular task | |
truce | n: a cessation or suspension of hostilities between warring parties, usually for a specified period, as a treaty, armistice, or other agreement | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
colonist | n: a person who lives in or is sent to establish a colony (= a country or an area that is governed by a more powerful entity) a new country or area | |
tale | n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative | |
decoration | n: the act of adding something that is intended to make something more attractive; an award or honor that is given to someone in recognition of their achievements | |
drape | v: to arrange or hang cloth or clothing loosely over something, typically in a decorative way; to cover or decorate loosely with material | |
bough | n: a branch of a tree, especially a large or main branch | |
parasitic | adj: living off another organism to the detriment of the host | |
rely | v: to require a specific thing or the assistance and support of someone or something to continue, run properly, or succeed. | |
modify | v: to change something slightly, such as a plan, option, law, etc., especially to make it more suitable for a particular purpose | |
penetrate | v: to pass into or through something, often by overcoming resistance | |
bark | n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals | |
siphon | n: a tube or conduit used to transfer liquids, usually from a higher to a lower level, by means of atmospheric pressure, gravity, or vacuum; a device used to extract a liquid from a container | |
mineral | n: a solid inorganic substance occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition | |
trunk | n: the main stem or body of a tree which its branches grow | |
colonize | v: to establish a colony in or on a specific place; to settle or occupy in large numbers | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
disperse | v: to spread out or distribute over a broad region, or to cause something to do so | |
sticky | adj: made of or covered with an adhesive substance; hot or warm and humid | |
rid | v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person | |
glue | n: a sticky substance used for joining things together; a bonding agent made from animal or synthetic materials | |
wipe | v: to clean or dry something by rubbing with a piece of cloth or paper or one’s hand and removing dirt, food, or liquid | |
excrete | v: to discharge waste matter, such as urine or feces, from the body or a cell or gland | |
indigestible | adj: not easily digested or broken down by the body; difficult or impossible to understand or comprehend | |
germinate | v: to begin to grow or develop, typically as a seed sprouts | |
resilient | adj: able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions | |
foliage | n: the leaves of a plant or tree, especially in large quantities or as seen from a distance; natural greenery, often used for decorative purposes | |
lush | adj: produced or growing in extreme abundance, often in an attractive way; having strong sexual appeal | |
surrounding | adj: that is near or around, or closely encircling something | |
superstitious | adj: believing in or influenced by superstitions, which are usually based on irrational or supernatural beliefs; showing excessive reverence for traditional or cultural beliefs that lack a rational basis | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
diversity | n: the quality or fact of many different types of things or people being included in something; a range of different things or people | |
wildlife | n: animals, birds, insects, etc. that grow independently of people and live in natural conditions | |
parasite | n: an organism that lives on or in another organism and benefits by deriving nutrients at the other’s expense | |
keystone | n: the central stone at the top of an arch, which holds all other stones in place | |
elk | n: a large species of deer native to North America and eastern Asia, known for its large antlers and imposing size | |
squirrel | n: a small to medium-sized rodent with a bushy tail, found in almost every part of the world | |
chipmunk | n: a small, striped rodent native to North America and Asia, characterized by a short bushy tail and large cheek pouches used for storing food | |
porcupine | n: a large, slow-moving, spiny mammal that is covered in sharp quills and is native to Asia, Africa, and certain parts of the Americas | |
robin | n: a small bird from the thrush family, typically having a red breast and found across Europe, Asia, and North America | |
bluebird | n: a small, predominantly blue-colored bird, often symbolizing happiness and cheerfulness | |
mourning | n: the act or expression of sorrow or grief for someone who has died; a period of time set aside for such grieving | |
dive | v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater | |
butterfly | n: a diurnal insect typically has a slender body with knobbed antennae and broad, colorful wings | |
dense | adj: containing a large number of people or something with little space between them | |
bush | n: a plant growing thickly with many small branches and several stiff stems coming up from the root | |
nest | n: a structure in which animals lay their eggs or give birth to their young | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
juniper | n: a type of evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the cypress family, typically characterized by needle-like or scale-like leaves and bearing small, berry-like cones | |
sprout | v: to grow or develop new parts typically leaves or shoots, from a plant; to emerge, develop, or arise gradually or suddenly | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
ecosystem | n: all the plants and living creatures in an area and the way they affect each other and the environment | |
flourish | v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully | |
icon | n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file | |
imitate | v: to copy the speech, behavior, appearance, etc. of someone or something |