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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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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 |