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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
fierce | adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening | |
warrior | n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past | |
dwelling | n: a house or place that someone is living in | |
striking | adj: attractive and distinctive enough to draw notice; exceedingly appealing, frequently in an odd manner | |
mighty | adj: very large, powerful, or strong | |
empire | n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government | |
antiquity | n: the ancient past, especially the period of classical civilization | |
exploit | v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc. | |
recount | v: to describe what happened or to narrate a story | |
epic | n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive | |
poet | n: a person who writes poetry | |
legendary | adj: famous or well-known, especially through long-standing popular stories or tradition | |
grand | adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent | |
invade | v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation | |
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 | |
arrow | n: a thin, pointed projectile designed to be shot from a bow; a symbol or pointer that is shaped like an arrow | |
formidable | adj: causing fear, apprehension, or awe; difficult to deal with or overcome; capable of inspiring respect or admiration | |
champion | n: someone who has won first place in a competition; someone who fights for a specific group of people or a belief | |
myth | n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people | |
courage | n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous | |
decor | n: the arrangement and style of the furniture, art, and other items in a room or building, used to create a particular atmosphere or aesthetic | |
statue | n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way | |
adorn | v: to make something or somebody more attractive or beautiful | |
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 | |
doll | n: a child’s toy that typically represents a human figure, especially a young girl; an attractive woman; a woman who is subservient or passive | |
vase | n: a container, typically ornamental, for holding flowers or other decorative objects | |
depict | v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph | |
daring | adj: brave and taking risks | |
desirable | adj: worth having or achieving; pleasing, attractive, or sought after | |
terrifying | adj: very frightening or intimidating | |
doom | n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided | |
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 | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
assume | v: to think or accept something to be true without having proof of it; to take or begin to have power; to begin to exhibit a specific quality or appearance | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
cyclops | n: in mythology, a giant mythical creature with a single eye in the middle of its forehead; a person or thing that has only one eye or a single central focus point | |
centaur | n: a mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body (including legs and tail) of a horse | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
historic | adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so | |
writ | n: a written legal order or command | |
platonic | adj: (of relationship or emotion) friendly or affectionate but not sexual | |
doubt | n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is | |
locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
homeland | n: a place regarded as one’s native country or where one belongs | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
territory | n: an area under the control of a ruler or state | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking | |
immense | adj: extremely large or great | |
nomadic | adj: moving from one location to another rather than staying in one place all of the time | |
tribe | n: a social group made up of members who live together, sharing the same language, culture, religion, etc., especially those who do not live in towns or cities | |
archery | n: the sport or practice of using a bow and arrows to shoot at a target | |
warfare | n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives | |
flourish | v: to grow or develop vigorously or successfully | |
clue | n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery | |
archaeology | n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
curve | n: a bend or angle in a line or surface that deviates from a straight or flat path; a gradual or smooth change in direction or shape | |
bow | v: to bend your knee or body, or lower your head; (noun) a weapon made of a curved piece of wood or other flexible material, strung with a cord and used to shoot arrows | |
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 | |
archer | n: a person who shoots with a bow and arrow; a soldier equipped with a bow and arrows | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
harsh | adj: severe and unkind; extremely tough and unpleasant to inhabit | |
landscape | n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance | |
amaze | v: to fill with wonder, surprise, or admiration | |
restricted | adj: limited in extent, number, scope, or action, especially by official rules, laws, etc. | |
indoor | adj: located, happened, or used inside a building | |
exaggerate | v: to describe or represent something as better or worse than it is | |
rumor | n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth | |
portrayal | n: a representation or depiction of someone or something, especially in art, literature, or drama | |
realistic | adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve | |
representation | n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting | |
wield | v: to possess and exercise power, authority, etc | |
axis | n: a real or imaginary straight line through a body or figure around which the object turns; a group of countries in special alliance | |
trousers | n: a pair of leg coverings that extends from the waist to the ankles covering each leg separately, often referred to as pants | |
characteristic | n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody | |
nomad | n: a member of a group of people who move from place to place rather than living in one place all the time; a wanderer; a person with no fixed abode | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
ample | adj: enough or more than enough; having plenty of something | |
burial | n: the act or ceremony of placing a dead body in a grave | |
mound | n: a raised area of ground or dirt, often used for burial, construction, or as a fortification; a large, rounded pile or heap | |
excavate | v: to dig or remove earth, rocks, or other materials from the ground or a site, often to uncover or discover something | |
skeleton | n: the structure of bones in a human or animal body, or a framework of bones or other material that supports a plant | |
belong | v: to be the property of someone or something; to be a member or part of a group; to be in the proper or appropriate place | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
analyze | v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning | |
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 | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
injury | n: harm done to a person’s or an animal’s body caused by an accident or an attack | |
rib | n: each of a series of curved bones that are connected to the spine and surround the chest; (adjective) subject to laughter or ridicule | |
slash | v: to cut with a sharp object using a quick and robust movement | |
skull | n: a bone framework that surrounds the brain and gives the head its shape | |
bash | v: to strike or hit hard, often with a blunt object or a fist; to criticize harshly or with force; to hold a social gathering or party, often involving loud music or revelry; (noun) a lively, informal party or gathering, often characterized by loud music, dancing, and socializing | |
embedded | adj: fixed firmly into the surface of something | |
fearsome | adj: causing fear or terror; frightening, alarming, or formidable | |
portray | v: to depict or describe someone or something in a painting, film, book, or other artistic work | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
heroic | adj: courageous and daring; having or displaying qualities appropriate for legendary figures that is courage and daring | |
dominate | v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something | |
glory | n: great honor or success won by notable achievements | |
arouse | v: to awaken strong feelings or emotions in someone; to excite or inspire a physical or emotional response | |
egalitarian | adj: relating to or characterized by the belief in the equal rights, opportunities, and treatment of all people, regardless of their race, gender, or social class | |
realm | n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge | |
thrill | n: a feeling of extreme and sudden excitement and pleasure; to cause someone to feel sudden intense sensation or emotion | |
tale | n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure | |
companion | n: a person or an animal with whom you spend a lot of time, or you travel |