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Word	Meaning	Advanced
surge	n: a sudden and great increase of something, such as a feeling, the amount or number, etc.
misty	adj: characterized by, obscured by, or enveloped in mist or fog; hazy or unclear, often referring to the quality of a memory or thought
plunder	v: to rob or steal, especially by force or in times of war or chaos; to pillage or loot a place or property
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
brave	adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity
exploration	n: the activity of searching and finding out about something through a place
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
steel	n: a strong metal alloy made up of iron with typically a few tenths of a percent of carbon used for making things that need a strong structure
navigation	n: the act of directing a ship or airplane from place to place; advice or information intended to resolve a problem or challenge, especially as given by someone in authority
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
fearsome	adj: causing fear or terror; frightening, alarming, or formidable
tactics	n: the methods or strategies used to achieve a specific goal or outcome, particularly in the context of military, business, or sports
sustained	adj: lasting for a long time or continuing for a long time without becoming weaker or less intense
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
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
bark	n: the hard outer layer of a tree; a sound made by dogs or some other animals
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
boggy	adj: containing a lot of soft, wet soil; marshy, swampy, or waterlogged
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
settlement	n: an official agreement that brings an argument to a close; the process of establishing permanent residence in a place.
inscribe	v: to write or carve something on a surface, especially as a formal or permanent record
rune	n: a letter or character in an old Germanic alphabet, often inscribed on stone, wood, or metal, and used for divination, writing, or decorative purposes, and often associated with ancient Nordic and Scandinavian cultures
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
jewel	n: a precious stone that is cut and polished for use in jewelry
decipher	v: to read or understand something that is written in code or in a difficult or obscure way
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
diagonal	adj: at an angle or slant; (noun) a line that runs across a surface or figure at an angle
alphabet	n: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
futhark	n: an ancient Germanic runic alphabet used in Scandinavia, Germany, and Anglo-Saxon England
dialect	n: a form of a language that is spoken in a particular geographical area or by a particular group of people and has distinguishing characteristics
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
pronounce	v: to say or speak (a word or words) correctly or in a particular way
accent	n: a distinctive way of pronouncing the words of a language that shows which area, country, or social group a person comes from; particular importance or significance
inscription	n: a message or design that is written or engraved on a surface of something, such as stone or metal
influence	n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself
interact	v: to communicate or react with somebody
conquer	v: to bring under control by force or authority
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
enigmatic	adj: difficult to understand or explain; mysterious or puzzling
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
verse	n: a type of poetry that is characterized by a metrical structure and often a rhyme scheme
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
spite	n: feelings of anger and resentment; (in spite of, also despite) a phrase that is used to indicate that something happened or exists even though there is a particular obstacle or difficulty
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
memorial	n: a structure or monument to commemorate a person or event
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
incantation	n: a series of words or phrases repeated over and over again, often in a ritual or spiritual context; a spell or charm believed to have magical power; a formulaic expression used to evoke a particular emotion or mental state
rocky	adj: full of or abounding in rocks; of, relating to, or made of rock
outcrop	n: a visible, exposed rock formation at the surface of the ground
swampy	adj: characterized by marshes, bogs, or other wetlands that are often overgrown with dense vegetation
causeway	n: a raised road or track, usually made of earth, gravel, or stone, that crosses a low or wetland area
commit	v: to do something illegal or wrong
prominent	adj: important, well-known, or noticeable
proclaim	v: to announce or state something publicly and forcefully
importance	n: the quality of being important and worthy of note
carving	n: the act or process of cutting or shaping a hard material, such as wood or stone, into a specific form or design
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
mythical	adj: based on or related to myths, legends, or folklore; existing only in tales or in the imagination
heroism	n: great courage or bravery, especially in the face of danger or adversity; the act of sacrificing oneself for a noble cause
illustration	n: a picture or diagram in a book, magazine, or newspaper that is used to explain or decorate the text; the act or process of explaining something
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
slay	v: to kill violently, especially with a weapon
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
erect	v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
dynasty	n: a sequence of influential leaders who are all from the same family or a period when they rule a country
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
indicate	v: to show, point out, or make known something, often through a sign or a symbol; to suggest or imply something without stating it directly
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
logo	n: a symbol or design that represents a company, organization, or product used on packaging, advertisements, and other materials
warrior	n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
carver	n: a person who carves, cuts, or sculpts wood, stone, or other materials; a tool or instrument used for cutting or carving
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
poetic	adj: of or relating to poetry (= a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas); using language in an imaginative and expressive way
horn	n: a hard, pointed, often curved part that grows on the top of the heads of some animals, such as sheep and cows; a noisemaker or musical instrument that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
poison	n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly
shatter	v: to break suddenly into many pieces
whale	n: a very large sea mammal that has a streamlined body and breathes through a blowhole on the head; a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
healing	n: the process of becoming or making somebody or something well again
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
calm	adj: not excited, angry, or nervous; free from wind, large waves
childbirth	n: the act or process of giving birth to a baby
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
ax	n: a tool with a metal blade that is usually attached to a wooden handle and is used for chopping wood or other materials
spear	n: a weapon with a long shaft and a sharp metal point used for battle, hunting, and fishing in the past
amulet	n: a small object, often worn as a necklace or bracelet, believed to have magical or protective powers, typically containing a charm or inscription
riddle	n: a type of question that describes something in a difficult and confusing way, and that has a surprising answer, often asked as a game
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
pinpoint	v: to locate or identify the exact position in space or time of something
seaborne	adj: conveyed by sea
expansion	n: the process of becoming larger or more extensive, or the result of this process
rural	adj: of or relating to the countryside
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
warlock	n: a male witch, sorcerer, or wizard; a practitioner of magic or witchcraft
damage	v: to harm or cause injury to something or someone, often resulting in decreased value or functionality; to impair or negatively affect something, such as a reputation or relationship; (noun) harm or injury that is caused to a person, thing, or entity
drag	v: to pull or haul with force