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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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peaceful | adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war | |
gentle | adj: having or showing a kindly or tender nature; soft and mild | |
beloved | adj: loved very much | |
soothe | v: to calm or comfort someone or something; to make something less painful or uncomfortable | |
presence | n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present | |
woe | n: significant problems or troubles; great unhappiness | |
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 | |
gruesome | adj: causing horror or disgust | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
foretell | v: to predict or reveal something that will happen in the future | |
imminent | adj: coming or likely to happen very soon | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
grim | adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy | |
prophecy | n: a statement or prediction that something will happen in the future, typically one made by a religious leader | |
realm | n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge | |
beg | v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something | |
grace | n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
blade | n: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting | |
bug | n: any tiny insect; a fault or defect in a computer program, system, or machine | |
feast | n: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
immunity | n: the ability of an organism to resist infection or disease, often due to the presence of antibodies | |
roll | v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side | |
trickster | n: a person or character who uses cunning and deceit to achieve their goals, often in traditional folklore or mythology | |
profoundly | adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply | |
irritating | adj: causing annoyance, frustration, or exasperation; provoking impatience or irritation | |
flaw | n: a fault, mistake, or weakness that causes something not to be perfect | |
creep | v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard | |
feign | v: to pretend to have or to be affected by something, usually to deceive or trick someone | |
confusion | n: the state of being mixed up or unclear, or the state of disorder or uncertainty | |
oath | n: a solemn promise or affirmation, often made in a formal public setting, to do something or adhere to certain principles or beliefs; a formal declaration of one’s commitment to a particular course of action, organization, or duty | |
vow | v: to make a promise or commitment, usually formal and solemn | |
shrug | v: to raise your shoulders and then drop them to say you do not know or are not interested | |
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 | |
trifling | adj: of little importance or value; insignificant | |
sprig | n: a small stem or shoot of a plant, usually with leaves or flowers attached | |
festive | adj: relating to or characteristic of a festival or celebration; joyful, lively, and colorful | |
rowdy | n: a person who behaves in a loud, rough, or disorderly manner, causing a disturbance or annoyance to others | |
blind | adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something | |
dejected | adj: feeling or showing sadness, lack of hope, or confidence; disheartened; depressed | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
slyly | adv: in a crafty or cunning manner; sneakily or deceptively | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
aim | v: to try or plan to get or achieve something | |
hurl | v: to throw something with great force | |
pierce | v: to cut or make a way through with a sharp instrument | |
flicker | v: to shine unsteadily or intermittently, as if with a faint light | |
despair | n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation | |
sweep | v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly | |
weep | v: to cry tears because of sadness, rage, or pain | |
mass | n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
warrior | n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past | |
mighty | adj: very large, powerful, or strong | |
steed | n: a horse, especially a riding horse or one used in battle | |
corps | n: a large group of people trained and organized for a particular purpose, such as the military or a performing arts troupe | |
pave | v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use | |
underworld | n: the criminal world or the world of organized crime; the realm of the dead in various mythologies | |
pity | n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain | |
extent | n: the point or degree or area to which something extends | |
mourning | n: the act or expression of sorrow or grief for someone who has died; a period of time set aside for such grieving | |
relinquish | v: to give up power, control, or possession | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
disdain | v: to look down on | |
undo | v: to reverse the effect of an action or event, typically one that is recent or specific | |
interfere | v: to get involved in and prevent a process or activity from continuing | |
bold | adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks | |
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 | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
disguise | v: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others | |
ferocious | adj: very fierce, savage, or cruel | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
howl | v: to make a prolonged, loud, mournful cry or noise, typically as a signal of distress, pain, or an intense emotion; to express one’s strong feelings or emotions in a loud and unrestrained manner; (noun) a long, loud, mournful sound made by a person or an animal, often in response to pain, fear, or sadness | |
craggy | adj: rugged and uneven in appearance; having rough, projecting rocks or cliffs | |
declare | v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly | |
spew | v: to eject forcefully and abundantly; to flow out rapidly and in large amounts | |
contempt | n: the feeling that a person or thing is beneath consideration, worthless, or deserving of scorn | |
deceased | adj: no longer alive; dead | |
mourn | v: to feel or express sorrow, grief, or sadness, especially over the death of someone | |
echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff | |
cave | n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground | |
sob | v: to cry or weep with short, sudden sounds | |
twist | v: to bend or turn something into a certain shape | |
cackle | v: to laugh in a harsh, loud, and often unpleasant way, especially as a sign of amusement or derision; (noun) a loud, shrill, and often unpleasant laughter that is usually associated with witches, hyenas, or other such stereotypical characters | |
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 | |
accost | v: to approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently | |
salmon | n: a type of fish that is commonly found in the North Atlantic and North Pacific oceans | |
wriggle | v: to twist and turn with quick, writhing motions; to move in a twisting or contorting manner | |
waterfall | n: a point in a river or stream where water falls from a high place, for example, over a cliff or rock | |
guarantee | v: to promise something will happen formally, especially that certain conditions about a product, service, or transaction would be met | |
bound | v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something | |
poisonous | adj: containing or producing toxic substances; harmful or dangerous to living beings, often causing illness, injury, or death; capable of causing serious harm or destruction | |
serpent | n: a large snake | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
drip | v: to fall in drops or make it fall in drops; (noun) liquid or moisture that falls in drops | |
venom | n: a toxic substance produced by an animal, typically a snake or insect, and injected into prey or an enemy by biting or stinging | |
brow | n: the ridge over the eye sockets; the forehead | |
punishment | n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing | |
douse | v: to extinguish or soak something completely with a liquid, typically water; to pour the liquid over something or someone in a sudden and heavy manner | |
drag | v: to pull or haul with force |