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Word	Meaning	Advanced
shield	n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
gorgon	n: in Greek mythology, a female creature with snakes for hair whose gaze turned people to stone; something or someone that causes terror or fear
stone-cold	adj: without emotion or feeling; cold-blooded or unfeeling; completely still or motionless
gaze	v: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else
creep	v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
breath	n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
sickle	n: a tool consisting of a short curved blade with a handle, used for cutting grass or grain; also a symbol associated with harvest or death
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
wield	v: to possess and exercise power, authority, etc
magnificent	adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed
swift	adj: happening, moving, or capable of moving quickly
steed	n: a horse, especially a riding horse or one used in battle
stomp	v: to walk heavily and noisily, often with a rhythmical sound; to dance with a rhythmical step
hoof	n: the horny part of the foot of some mammals, such as horses, deer, and cattle
alter	v: to cause to change or make different
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
bridle	n: a headgear used to control a horse, consisting of a set of straps that fit around the head, often including a bit and reins; figuratively, a means of restraint or control over something, typically one’s words or actions
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
exceed	v: to surpass or go beyond a limit, expectation, or requirement; to be better or greater than anticipated or desired
circumstance	n: the specific conditions or events that surround a particular situation or occurrence
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
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
goddess	n: a female god, especially in ancient mythology; a woman who is worshipped or adored
wisdom	n: the quality of being wise, or the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make sensible decisions
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
appease	v: to pacify or soothe someone, usually by agreeing to their demands or requests; to calm someone’s anger or anxiety
mighty	adj: very large, powerful, or strong
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
fountain	n: a structure usually consisting of a basin and a jet of water that is sprayed into the air, often used for decoration or as a source of drinking water
subdued	adj: quiet, calm, or less intense in appearance or behavior
conquest	n: the act or process of taking control of a country, area, or situation
legendary	adj: famous or well-known, especially through long-standing popular stories or tradition
session	n: a formal meeting or series of meetings for the execution of a particular group’s functions; a period spent doing a particular activity
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
mortal	adj: subject to death; unrelenting and deadly
injury	n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack
exile	n: the state of being forced to leave one’s country or home, typically for political or punitive reasons
purify	v: to remove harmful substances from something and increase the concentration of it
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
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
accuse	v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing
seduce	v: to entice someone to engage in sexual behavior or to enter into a romantic relationship
tarnish	v: to become dull or discolored from exposure to elements or from being damaged or neglected; to damage or detract from someone’s reputation or image
honor	n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone
devise	v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination
revenge	n: the act of inflicting punishment or harm in return for an injury or wrongdoing; retaliation, retribution
banish	v: to expel or send away from a place or situation, especially permanently
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
unbeknownst	adv: without the knowledge or awareness of someone; without someone’s knowledge or participation
decree	n: an official order that has the force of law
dispose	v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
dragon	n: a mythical monster typically depicted as a giant reptile with wings, claws, and a fiery breath often portrayed as being fierce and dangerous
chimera	n: (in Greek mythology) a fire-breathing creature with a lion’s head, a goat’s body, and a snake’s tail; a thing that is illusory or impossible to achieve
terror	n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm
eager	adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
charred	adj: burned or blackened as a result of being subjected to high heat
firepower	n: the ability or capacity of a military unit or weapon to deliver a high volume of fire; the destructive capacity of military weapons or equipment
sequence	n: a series of related events, actions, numbers, etc., which have a particular order
agile	adj: able to move quickly and easily, often in a way that is graceful and controlled
aerial	n: a type of acrobatics or gymnastics performed while suspended from hanging fabric or rings; a pass or shot in sports (particularly in soccer or volleyball) that is made while the player is in the air
acrobatic	adj: relating to or involving gymnastic or athletic feats performed with agility, balance, and coordination; agile, flexible, and graceful
dodge	v: to move quickly and suddenly to avoid something; to evade or sidestep
blast	n: explosion, or a strong current of air, usually caused by an explosion; a sudden, thunderous noise
launch	v: to send or propel something into the air or space using a device such as a rocket, missile, or spacecraft; to make something available or on sale for the first time
arrow	n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow
fin	n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance
incredulous	adj: unwilling or unable to believe something; skeptical, doubtful
rid	v: to make someone or something free of unwanted or unpleasant tasks, objects, or person
fearsome	adj: causing fear or terror; frightening, alarming, or formidable
warrior	n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
archer	n: a person who shoots with a bow and arrow; a soldier equipped with a bow and arrows
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
tide	n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull
concede	v: to acknowledge or admit the truth or existence of something often reluctantly
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
entitle	v: to give someone the right to have or do something; to give a title to someone or something
urge	v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist
buoy	n: a floating device typically used to mark a location in a body of water, often used as a navigational aid; a source of support or encouragement
hubris	n: excessive pride, arrogance, or overconfidence, often leading to someone’s downfall or ruin
palace	n: the residence of a high-ranking official such as a king, queen, etc.
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
gadfly	n: a person who persistently annoys or provokes others, typically with criticism or questioning, often to stir up discussion or debate
beeline	n: a straight, direct route taken with or as if with the intentions of a bee flying to its hive or a source of nectar or pollen
flesh	n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures
flinch	v: to make a quick, nervous movement in response to pain, fear, or surprise; to draw back or wince involuntarily
fling	v: to throw or push something or someone with force or recklessness, especially because you are angry
rider	n: a clause, amendment, or stipulation added to a legal document or bill; a person who rides on or operates a vehicle or animal; a person who travels a specified distance on horseback to deliver a message
careen	v: to move swiftly and in an uncontrolled way in a particular direction
ascend	v: to go or move upward; to become king or queen; to inherit something, such as a power
blessing	n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune
immortalize	v: to prevent someone or something from being forgotten permanently
constellation	n: a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern and have a name; a group of related or similar ideas, things, or people
soar	v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease
unfettered	adj: not constrained or restricted by limitations or rules; free, unrestricted, unbridled