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Word	Meaning	Advanced
watchman	n: a person who guards or keeps watch over a particular place, property, or group of people, often during the night; a person who is on the lookout for potential dangers or threats
rank	n: a position in a hierarchy of status or authority; (verb) to take or have a position relative to others
traitor	n: a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle, to which they had previously been loyal; a person who commits treason against their country or sovereign
behead	v: to cut off the head of a person or animal
tyranny	n: a form of government in which a single ruler has absolute power, often exercised cruelly and oppressively; the arbitrary or oppressive exercise of power or control over others
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
heroine	n: a woman admired or idealized for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a woman who is the protagonist of a literary work or film
slay	v: to kill violently, especially with a weapon
brutal	adj: harsh or cruel
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
chapel	n: a place of worship, especially a non-conformist or dissenting place of worship
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
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
tackle	v: to try to deal with a complex problem or situation
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
tutor	n: a person who teaches or gives private instruction in a particular subject or skill
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
baroque	adj: of or relating to an ornate and elaborate style of art, architecture, and music that flourished in Europe in the late 16th and early 17th centuries; characterized by a sense of grandeur and drama
Renaissance	n: a new growth in activity or enthusiasm in anything, particularly art, literature, or music
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
imitate	v: to copy the speech, behavior, appearance, etc. of someone or something
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
poise	n: a calm, confident, and graceful manner with control of your feelings or behavior
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
emphasize	v: to give or show particular importance to something
climactic	adj: relating to the highest point of a story or event, typically the most intense or exciting moment; bringing something to a high point or conclusion
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
dial	v: to adjust or set the controls of a machine or device by turning a controller called dial; (noun) a disc on a telephone that is rotated a fixed distance for each number called
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
composition	n: the different parts of something’s elements or ingredients; the way in which the different components are organized; a piece of music written by someone
extreme	adj: very great in amount or degree
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
chiaroscuro	n: a technique used in art that employs contrast between light and dark areas to create the illusion of depth, volume, and shape
tenebrism	n: a style of painting characterized by dramatic contrasts of light and shadow, with the darkness dominating the composition
emotional	adj: relating to people’s feelings
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
outmatched	adj: surpassed or beaten by someone or something superior in strength, skill, or ability
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
gore	v: to pierce with a sharp object, causing injury or death; (noun) coagulated blood from a wound
visceral	adj: relating to or affecting the internal organs; instinctive or emotional rather than rational; characterized by deep-seated emotional reactions or responses
bloody	adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality
sleeve	n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm
wedge	n: a piece of wood, metal, or other material with one thick end and a narrow edge that is driven between two things or parts of objects to secure or separate them
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
heft	v: to lift or hold something heavy to determine its weight or to test its heaviness or density; to assess or evaluate the significance or importance of something
believable	adj: able to be accepted or easily believed; convincing or plausible
viscous	adj: having a thick, sticky consistency between solid and liquid; exhibiting resistance to flow
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
soak	v: to allow liquid to be absorbed, typically by immersing in it; to leave as a guarantee in return for money
naturalism	n: a philosophical belief that everything, including human behavior and cognition, can be explained solely by natural causes and laws
spray	n: a fine mist of liquid that is dispersed into the air; flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage
sever	v: to break or separate something by cutting, especially suddenly and forcibly
artery	n: one of the thick tubes in humans and most other animals that takes blood away from the heart to one or more parts of the body such as tissues, lungs, brain, etc.
stilted	adj: awkwardly formal or pompous; not natural or sincere
comparison	n: the consideration or examination of the similarities between two or more people or things
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
colleague	n: one of a group of a coworker, especially in a profession or a business
nickname	n: a familiar or humorous name given to a person or thing instead of or as well as the real name
bully	n: a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker; (verb) to intimidate, harass, or mistreat someone weaker or less powerful
rap	n: a type of music characterized by a strong, repetitive beat and lyrics that often focus on social and political issues; a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
forcible	adj: accomplished through force, especially the use of physical strength or violence; able to exert force effectively
violation	n: an action that breaches a law, rule, or agreement; an infringement of rights or duties
virgin	n: a person who has never had sex; (adjective) being used or worked for the first time
dam	n: a wall constructed over a river to block the flow of water, mainly used to generate energy
property	n: a thing or things that belong to someone
entirely	adv: completely
commodity	n: a product or a raw material that can be traded, bought, or sold
interrogate	v: to examine someone with questions over a lengthy period, especially in an aggressive manner
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
thumbscrew	n: a device consisting of a screw or screws and a metal plate that is used to apply pressure or pain to a person’s thumb or fingers, often as a form of torture or punishment
ultimate	adj: furthest or highest in degree or order
guilty	adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal
patron	n: a person who gives financial or other support to a person, organization, or activity; a loyal or regular customer of a particular shop, restaurant, etc.
revoke	v: to officially cancel, annul, or withdraw something, often a law, privilege, or right that was previously granted
underway	adj: having started and currently in progress
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
revisit	v: to go to a place again, especially after a long period
repeatedly	adv: again and again; many times
maidservant	n: a female servant or domestic worker who performs household chores such as cleaning, cooking, or laundry
encampment	n: a temporary or semi-permanent settlement, especially a group of tents or other shelters used for lodging or military purposes
ornament	n: a decoration or embellishment that adds beauty or enhances the appearance of something, especially a Christmas tree or a piece of jewelry
referential	adj: containing or relating to a reference to something or someone else; indicating, representing, or denoting something else
nod	v: to lower and raise one’s head, sometimes several times, as to show approval, agreement, greeting, or confirmation
hilt	n: the handle of a weapon or tool, especially a sword or dagger
scream	v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice
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
archetype	n: a very typical example of a certain person or thing; a recurrent symbol or motif in literature, art, or mythology that represents a universal pattern of human nature
evoke	v: to bring or recall a feeling, memory, or image into your mind
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
portrayal	n: a representation or depiction of someone or something, especially in art, literature, or drama
resemble	v: to look like or be similar to someone or something
crucifix	n: a representation of a cross with a figure of Jesus Christ crucified on it, used as an emblem of Christianity or as an aid to devotion; a cross bearing a representation of Christ
vengeance	n: the act of punishing or harming someone in return for something harmful that they have done
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
ordain	v: to officially declare or establish something with authority or divine power; to confer holy orders upon someone for religious service
bracelet	n: a piece of jewelry worn around the wrist, often as an ornament or decoration
goddess	n: a female god, especially in ancient mythology; a woman who is worshipped or adored
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
namesake	n: a person or thing with the same name as somebody or something else
sentimental	adj: connected with or resulting from someone’s emotions, rather than reason or realism