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Word	Meaning	Advanced
herculean	adj: requiring great strength, effort, or endurance; of or relating to the legendary strength of the ancient Greek hero Hercules
mighty	adj: very large, powerful, or strong
charm	n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people
twin	n: either of two children born at the same time from the same mother
trickster	n: a person or character who uses cunning and deceit to achieve their goals, often in traditional folklore or mythology
hatch	v: to cause an egg to break to allow a young animal to come out; to produce and expand something that is in an early stage
hurtle	v: to move quickly and forcefully, especially in an uncontrolled or dangerous way
untold	adj: not yet revealed or known; not having been counted or measured
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
roam	v: to move about or travel aimlessly or without a fixed destination; to wander
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
sake	n: purpose; reason for wanting something done
ruthlessly	adv: without compassion or pity; mercilessly
usurp	v: to take or claim a position, power, authority, etc., without the right or legitimate claim; to seize and hold something, especially a position or power, by force
throne	n: a chair or seat of state for a monarch or other high-ranking person; the position of being a king or queen
cower	v: to crouch or curl up in fear or apprehension; to shrink or recoil from something threatening, usually physically or mentally
teem	v: to be abuzz; to move in large numbers; to fall heavily
fleece	n: a soft, thick, and fluffy layer of fiber that forms the coat of a sheep or similar animal; (verb) to shear the wool from a sheep or similar woolly animal
ram	v: to strike or push forcefully, often to cause damage; to batter or break open a door or barrier using brute force
retrieve	v: to find or get something back
relinquish	v: to give up power, control, or possession
touched	adj: affected emotionally or mentally; moved; showing a slight change or alteration
heroic	adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring
assemble	v: to collect in one place as a single group
motley	adj: consisting of a diverse or varied mixture of things or people; variegated or patchwork in appearance; multi-colored
crew	n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
soothsayer	n: a person who claims to have the ability to predict or foresee the future; a fortune-teller or seer
rebel	n: someone who resists or opposes authority or control, especially by fighting against it
demigod	n: a being with traits that are partly divine and partly human; a person who is highly regarded or celebrated, often with extraordinary abilities or achievements
sturdy	adj: physically strong and not easily damaged
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
isle	n: a small island, especially one in the sea
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
curse	n: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry
embroil	v: to involve or entangle someone or something in a difficult, complicated, or unpleasant situation; to implicate or incriminate
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
chastise	v: to criticize or reprimand severely; to discipline or punish for wrongdoing or mistake
eventually	adv: finally, particularly after a long time or a lot of struggle, complications, and so on
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
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
peaceful	adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war
clan	n: a group of families united by actual or perceived kinship and descent, especially in Scotland
surge	n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc.
hurl	v: to throw something with great force
dock	n: a structure or platform that extends from the shoreline into a body of water, used for loading and unloading ships or boats; an enclosed area of water used as a basin for shipping or pleasure boats; a place where a ship can be repaired or maintained
single-handed	adj: done or accomplished by one person alone
comrade	n: a close associate, friend, or companion, especially one who shares one’s interests, beliefs, or political convictions; a fellow member of an organization, especially a military or political group, who shares a common cause or objective
fray	v: to become worn or damaged at the edges or with use; to become angry or upset, especially in a public or noisy way; to fight or engage in conflict
bolster	v: to support or strengthen, often by adding extra assistance or resources
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
stormy	adj: marked by strong winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning; characterized by tumultuous or rough emotions, particularly in a relationship or situation
tempest	n: a severe or violent storm, especially one with strong winds and rain; a tumultuous outburst of emotions or feelings
arrival	n: the act or situation of coming or being brought to a place; accomplishment of an objective
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
similarly	adv: in almost the same way
unaware	adj: not understanding something or having knowledge or idea of something
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
blunderingly	adv: clumsily or awkwardly; characterized by mistakes or errors
slay	v: to kill violently, especially with a weapon
foe	n: an enemy or opponent; someone or something that is opposed to or in conflict with another
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
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
distracted	adj: having one’s attention diverted or divided; being unable to concentrate because of being preoccupied or worried
ashamed	adj: feeling guilt, embarrassment, or remorse about something because of something you have done
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
resolve	v: to find a suitable answer to the problems or difficulty
ruinous	adj: causing complete destruction or ruin; highly damaging or harmful, often to the point of causing collapse or failure
squire	n: a man of rank or wealth, especially one acting as an attendant to a knight
abduct	v: to take someone away illegally to an undisclosed location by force, usually to extract a ransom
nymph	n: (in Greek and Roman mythology) a minor female nature deity typically associated with a particular location or landform
oblivious	adj: not aware of something, especially what is happening around you; forgetful
absence	n: the fact or condition of being away from a place where they are typically anticipated to be
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
swirl	v: to move in a circular or spiral pattern
harpy	n: a mythological creature in Greek and Roman mythology with the head of a woman and the body of a vulture or bird of prey, also used to describe a predatory or aggressive woman
seer	n: someone who is believed to have the power of prophecy or foretelling the future; a prophet or fortune-teller
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
endless	adj: having no end or conclusion; infinitely very large in size or amount
torture	n: the act of causing intense pain or suffering to someone to punish them, extract information from them, or for some other reason
prophecy	n: a statement or prediction that something will happen in the future, typically one made by a religious leader
plight	n: a difficult or unfortunate situation
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds
respite	n: a brief period of rest, relief, or delay from something difficult or unpleasant; a short break or vacation from regular activities or responsibilities
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
clash	n: a fight or argument between two groups of people; a loud noise caused by striking against something
splinter	n: a small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or other material that has broken off from a larger piece; a fragment or small piece that has separated from something larger
maneuver	n: a motion or combination of moves that requires skill and care; a clever strategy, activity, or movement intended to give someone an advantage
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
thirst	n: a feeling of needing something to drink; a strong desire for something
psychedelic	adj: relating to or characterized by the use of drugs or the effects that produce altered perceptions, heightened awareness, and vivid imagery; describing art, music, or fashion characterized by bright colors, bold patterns, and unconventional designs
exhausted	adj: extremely tired
quake	v: to shake or vibrate violently and for a short time
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
dive	v: to jump into the water with your head and arms going in first, or to move down to a deeper level underwater
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
unscathed	adj: not harmed or injured; untouched or unharmed by a negative or dangerous situation
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
gleam	v: to reflect light in a way that creates a shining or bright and attractive appearance; to become visible or apparent