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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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supernatural | adj: of or relating to existence outside the natural world; not able to be explained by natural laws | |
tempt | v: to make someone want to do or have something, especially something that is unnecessary or wrong | |
behold | v: to look at and observe with attention | |
dwarf | n: a person or animal that is much smaller than usual or expected for its type; a celestial body, especially a planet, that is smaller and less massive than a star | |
tale | n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure | |
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 | |
committed | adj: willing to put in a lot of effort, time, and energy into something; firmly believing in something | |
philosophy | n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind | |
platonic | adj: (of relationship or emotion) friendly or affectionate but not sexual | |
republic | n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch | |
convention | n: a large formal assembly of people who do a particular job or have a similar interest or of a political party; something regarded as a normative example | |
enforce | v: to make sure that people obey a particular law, rule, or situation | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
advocate | n: a person who supports or suggests an idea, development, or way of doing something | |
recount | v: to describe what happened or to narrate a story | |
shepherd | n: a person who tends and guards sheep, especially in a rural area | |
flock | n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds | |
earthquake | n: a sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by the movement of rock beneath the earth’s surface | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
rip | v: to tear something or be torn violently or suddenly | |
chasm | n: a deep and wide crack or hole in the ground, especially one that is difficult or impossible to cross; a profound difference between two people or groups | |
alight | adj: lighted up by or as by fire or flame; (verb) to come down | |
bronze | n: a dark red-brown metal that is created by combining copper and tin | |
chamber | n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament | |
ajar | adj: partially open; slightly or partly open | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
corpse | n: the dead body of a human being | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
retrace | v: to trace again, reexamine, or follow the path or course of something; to go back over something or retrace one’s steps | |
fiddle | v: to continuously touch or manipulate something with someone’s hands, mainly when bored or nervous; to act dishonestly to try to get money, information, etc., or gain an advantage | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
absent-minded | adj: preoccupied or forgetful, often to the point of being unaware of one’s surroundings; forgetful or inattentive due to deep thought, distraction, or lack of focus | |
twirl | v: to rotate rapidly around a central point; to spin or whirl around in a circular or spiral motion | |
invisible | adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see | |
opposition | n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement | |
reappear | v: to show up again or return after not being heard of or seen for a period of time | |
embolden | v: to give courage or confidence to someone; to make someone feel brave or empowered; to strengthen or reinforce a position or belief | |
possibility | n: a chance that something may happen or be true | |
bloom | n: a flower, especially one having showy or colorful parts; the best time of youth | |
sordid | adj: involving immoral or unethical actions; dirty or unpleasant; morally corrupt or depraved | |
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 | |
messenger | n: someone or something that carries a message, especially one sent to convey information, news, or an official document | |
palace | n: the residence of a high-ranking official such as a king, queen, etc. | |
prowl | v: to move about stealthily, especially in search of prey or as part of a criminal act; to wander or roam around aimlessly or restlessly | |
undetected | adj: not perceived or discovered | |
seduce | v: to entice someone to engage in sexual behavior or to enter into a romantic relationship | |
convinced | adj: completely certain about something; having a strong belief or conviction in a particular religion | |
betray | v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally | |
humble | adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
monarch | n: a person who rules a country, such as a king or queen | |
kingdom | n: the country ruled by a king or queen | |
illustrate | v: to provide pictures, photographs, diagrams, etc. in a book or something for explanation | |
apparently | adv: based on what you have heard or read | |
unjust | adj: not fair or equitable; lacking in justice or impartiality; morally unacceptable or wrong | |
opportune | adj: suitable or happening at a time that is suitable or convenient for a particular purpose | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
consequence | n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual | |
explore | v: to travel to or penetrate an area or a country to learn about it; to thoroughly examine a subject or a possibility to learn more about it | |
argument | n: a set of statements or reasons used to support or refute a proposition or theory; a verbal or physical fight or dispute | |
sake | n: purpose; reason for wanting something done | |
harmless | adj: not able or not likely to cause damage or harm | |
medicinal | adj: of or relating to the treatment or cure of disease | |
comprise | v: to include or consist of something; the act of making up or forming something | |
burden | n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry | |
nevertheless | adv: in spite of that; yet | |
conduct | v: to organize and carry out a particular activity | |
virtue | n: high moral standards in behavior or attitudes | |
external | adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something | |
influence | n: the ability to affect someone’s or something’s character, growth, or behavior, or the effect itself | |
disagree | v: to have or express a different opinion, idea, etc. | |
extrinsic | adj: not forming an essential or inherent part of something; coming from outside or external to something; foreign or alien | |
intrinsic | adj: belonging naturally; essential | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
appetite | n: a natural desire or craving for food or drink; a strong desire or liking for something | |
individual | n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group | |
ambitious | adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth | |
bold | adj: brave, daring, and confident; not frightened of danger or afraid to say what you feel or to take risks | |
consist | v: to be composed or made up of | |
self-serving | adj: concerned primarily with one’s interests and needs rather than those of others; motivated by a desire for personal gain or advantage | |
wrongdoing | n: an improper or illegal behavior or action | |
commit | v: to do something illegal or wrong | |
tyrant | n: a ruler who uses their power cruelly and oppressively; a cruel and oppressive person | |
succumb | v: to fail to oppose something, such as desire, pressure, or some other opposing force; to die or suffer badly from the effect of a disease or injury | |
attain | v: to achieve or reach a goal or level of success | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
imply | v: to indicate the truth or existence of something without referring to it | |
harmony | n: the combination of simultaneous musical notes to produce a pleasing effect; an attractive combination of related things and their properties | |
enslave | v: to make someone a slave; to deprive someone of their freedom of choice or action | |
Confucian | adj: relating to the teachings and beliefs of the Chinese philosopher Confucius and his followers | |
similarly | adv: in almost the same way | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
vary | v: to become different in terms of size, shape, etc. | |
instance | n: a particular example or single occurrence of something | |
violent | adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something | |
justice | n: the quality of being fair and reasonable and treating people equally according to their due | |
impose | v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received | |
contrast | v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences | |
assert | v: to state something firmly and confidently, often in a way that is intended to convince others that it is true | |
naturally | adv: as might be expected; by natural manners | |
obligated | adj: legally or morally bound or compelled to do something; having a sense of duty or responsibility to fulfill a certain obligation | |
participate | v: to take part in something | |
allegory | n: a story, play, picture, etc. in which the characters and events represent religious or political values, concepts, or morals | |
ill-gotten | adj: acquired or gained through illegal, unethical, or morally questionable means; obtained by dishonest or unjust means | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
lure | v: to tempt or persuade someone to do something | |
inspire | v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative |