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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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seafarer | n: a person who works at sea, especially on a merchant ship or a navy vessel; a person who is experienced in sailing or navigating on the sea | |
skirmish | n: a minor or brief battle or fight, often between small groups or individuals; a dispute, conflict, or argument, usually of short duration | |
batter | v: to hit something or someone repeatedly with much force; (noun, baseball) a ballplayer who is batting | |
bard | n: a poet, especially one who composes poems in a traditional oral style; a singer or minstrel who tells stories through song | |
sage | n: a very wise and experienced person; a small evergreen subshrub with flat and light green leaves that has a strong smell and are used as a culinary herb | |
shore | n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid | |
distant | adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship | |
gap | n: a conspicuous disparity or difference separates something such as a figure, people, their opinions, situation, etc. | |
cunning | adj: clever or skillful in achieving a goal, especially deceptively or secretly; shrewd or wily | |
witch | n: a person, typically a woman, who is believed to have magic powers and practices witchcraft | |
nurse | n: a healthcare professional who is trained to provide care for the sick or injured; (verb) to try to cure by special care or treatment of an illness or injury | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
forge | v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others | |
tip | n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services | |
swan | n: a large waterbird with a long neck, bill, and webbed feet; known for their elegant and graceful appearance | |
virtue | n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes | |
grain | n: wheat or any other small hard seeds used as a food; a relatively small granular particle of a substance | |
barley | n: a type of cereal grain that is used for food, either in the form of whole grains, flour, or malt | |
wool | n: a textile fiber obtained from the fleece of sheep or certain other animals, used for making clothing and other fabric items | |
lamb | n: a young sheep; the flesh of a young domestic sheep eaten as food | |
artifact | n: a person-made object, especially one of historical or cultural interest | |
endless | adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount | |
font | n: a complete set of characters in a particular style and size used for printing text or displaying information on a screen | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
eternal | adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever | |
dome | n: a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base | |
craft | n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
fetch | v: to go and bring back something or someone; to retrieve or obtain something | |
blacksmith | n: a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
gloomy | adj: characterized by a lack of light or sunshine, resulting in a dark or dim atmosphere; feeling despondent, dismal, or melancholy | |
man-eater | n: an animal, typically a big cat or crocodile, that is known to attack and eat humans; a seductive woman who is seen as a danger to men | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
summon | v: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally | |
mighty | adj: very large, powerful, or strong | |
lavish | adj: large in amount and expensive or impressive | |
extravagant | adj: exceeding the bounds of reason or necessity; wildly excessive; lavish | |
hospitality | n: the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers | |
declare | v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly | |
accomplish | v: to finish or achieve something successfully | |
mannered | adj: behaving artificially or exaggeratedly, often to appear more sophisticated or cultured than one is; marked by artificiality or affected behavior | |
elegant | adj: pleasing and graceful in appearance or manner, or showing good taste and refinement | |
crossbow | n: a weapon consisting of a bow mounted on a stock that shoots projectiles, such as arrows, by pulling a trigger | |
thirst | n: a feeling of needing something to drink; a strong desire for something | |
gleam | v: to reflect light in a way that creates a shining or bright and attractive appearance; to become visible or apparent | |
plow | n: a farming implement used for breaking up and turning over the soil, especially before planting; (verb) to turn over and break up the soil in preparation for planting crops | |
ruin | v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction, | |
cult | n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
bellows | n: a device consisting of a bag or chamber with flexible sides that is expanded and contracted to draw in air through a valve and then force it out through a tube; a device used to blow air into a fire to make it burn more intensely | |
lid | n: a removable or hinged cover for the top of a container | |
flame | n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger | |
delight | n: a feeling of great pleasure or happiness | |
limitless | adj: without end, limit, or boundary; infinite | |
treasure | n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected | |
claim | v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true | |
maid | n: a girl or young woman employed to do domestic work | |
prosper | v: to be successful or thriving, especially financially; to grow and develop well; to flourish | |
bitter | adj: having a sharp, unpleasant taste; characterized by strong feelings of resentment, disappointment, or cynicism | |
injustice | n: a violation of the rights of others or the laws of a society | |
propose | v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
retrieve | v: to find or get something back | |
arrival | n: the act or situation of coming or being brought to a place; accomplishment of an objective | |
profit | n: money that is earned in business or by selling things after deducting the costs involved | |
compensation | n: something especially money, given or received as payment or reparation for a service or loss or injury | |
outrage | n: an intense feeling of anger or indignation in response to something that is perceived as unfair, unjust, or offensive; a public display of anger or protest against such injustices | |
hero | n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities | |
magic | n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers | |
harp | n: a musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame with strings stretched across it, played by plucking the strings with the fingers | |
slumber | n: a state of sleep, especially a light sleep; (verb) to be asleep, or to take a nap | |
impede | v: to obstruct or block someone or something to slow down or prevent progress | |
ecstatic | adj: feeling or characterized by intense joy, delight, or enthusiasm | |
triumph | n: a great victory or achievement | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
excitement | n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness | |
overwhelm | v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody | |
reckless | adj: marked by a lack of care about danger and the likely results of your actions | |
awful | adj: causing fear, dread, or terror; very bad or unpleasant | |
crane | n: a large, tall machine used for moving heavy objects by suspending them from a beam or hook | |
screech | v: to make a loud, high-pitched, piercing sound, often indicating pain or fear | |
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 | |
horde | n: a large group of people or animals, especially one that is chaotic or uncontrolled | |
chase | v: to pursue something or someone to catch or capture them; to go after something vigorously or with determination; (noun) a pursuit or a hunt; a narrow groove or channel cut into a surface, often used for decorative purposes | |
breach | n: a break or opening, often in a wall or barrier, which enables passage or entry; a violation or infraction of a law, agreement, or duty, often resulting in legal action or punishment | |
hull | n: the main body or frame of a ship, airplane, or other vehicles, or the outer covering or shell of a seed, fruit, or other objects | |
deter | v: to discourage or prevent someone from doing something | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
eagle | n: a large predatory bird with a hooked beak and broad wings, known for its keen eyesight and powerful flight; a symbol of strength and freedom in many cultures | |
vessel | n: a ship or large boat | |
grab | v: to take hold of something or someone suddenly with a hand, especially in a violent way | |
claw | n: a curved, pointed appendage found on the foot or leg of an animal, used for gripping or grasping; a human hand with long, narrow fingers that are curved like a claw; a machine or tool with a claw-like opening used for gripping or lifting objects | |
shatter | v: to break suddenly into many pieces | |
sink | v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else | |
talon | n: a sharp, hooked claw, especially on a bird of prey or a mammal such as a lion or a wolf | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
remnant | n: a small remaining quantity of something, considered separately from what has been lost or destroyed; a surviving piece or fragment of something | |
device | n: a piece of equipment, tool, or technology that serves a particular purpose or function, often mechanical or electronic | |
realm | n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge | |
grind | v: to reduce something to small particles or powder by crushing or rubbing it; to work hard over a long period of time |