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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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enchant | v: to cast a spell on; to fascinate or charm someone | |
mystical | adj: relating to or characterized by spiritual powers; beyond ordinary understanding | |
ram | v: to strike or push forcefully, often to cause damage; to batter or break open a door or barrier using brute force | |
oak | n: a large deciduous tree that is common in northern regions and produces small nuts called acorns | |
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 | |
tread | v: to step or walk on something | |
pry | v: to force open or to try to get information from someone by asking too many questions | |
clutch | v: to grasp and hold somebody or something tightly | |
throne | n: a chair or seat of state for a monarch or other high-ranking person; the position of being a king or queen | |
diplomacy | n: the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations, organizations, or people; the fine art of dealing with people in a sensitive and effective way | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
navigate | v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map | |
bedraggle | v: to make something or someone wet, dirty, and limp by dragging it through mud or water; to become soaked, dirty, and limp in this way | |
crew | n: a group of people who work together, especially on a ship or airplane | |
palace | n: the residence of a high-ranking official such as a king, queen, etc. | |
temper | n: a person’s state of mind, emotions, or attitude; a tendency to become angry or excited easily; the elasticity and hardness of a metal object | |
instinct | n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true | |
possession | n: the state or fact of owning or having something | |
enrage | v: to make someone extremely angry | |
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 | |
presumption | n: an idea or belief taken to be true without proof or confirmation; an assumption or hypothesis based on incomplete evidence or understanding; a forward or audacious attitude or behavior that assumes too much authority or familiarity | |
treasure | n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected | |
perilous | adj: involving a high degree of risk or danger; hazardous or fraught with potential harm | |
dismiss | v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment | |
royal | adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family | |
plot | n: a secret plan or scheme to achieve a specific goal; the plan or main story of a literary work; (verb) to plan secretly, usually something illegal | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
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 | |
princess | n: the daughter of a monarch; the wife or widow of a prince; woman or girl considered to be particularly good or admirable | |
priestess | n: a female priest, especially one who is associated with a non-Christian religion or ancient belief system | |
witch | n: a person, typically a woman, who is believed to have magic powers and practices witchcraft | |
goddess | n: a female god, especially in ancient mythology; a woman who is worshipped or adored | |
challenger | n: a person or thing that challenges or competes with someone or something else; a contestant in a competition or challenge | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
beloved | adj: loved very much | |
sleeplessness | n: the condition of being unable to sleep or having difficulty sleeping | |
somber | adj: having a serious or sad atmosphere or character; gloomy or dark | |
march | v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps | |
castle | n: a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat | |
intercept | v: to stop and catch someone or something to prevent them from continuing to a destination | |
vial | n: a small glass container, especially one containing liquid medicine or perfume | |
trinket | n: a small decorative item or piece of jewelry that is often of little value or practical use but is cherished for its sentimental or aesthetic qualities | |
exchange | v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded | |
eternal | adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever | |
devotion | n: great loyalty and love or deep consideration for someone or something | |
whisper | v: to speak very quietly to somebody using the breath rather than the voice so that only those close to you can hear you | |
victory | n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won | |
unaware | adj: not understanding something or having knowledge or idea of something | |
scheme | n: an organized and often large-scale plan or arrangement for doing something | |
confident | adj: feeling sure about your abilities or qualities or having trust in people, plans, or the future | |
ox | n: a large domesticated mammal, commonly used for draft purposes, with two broad horns and a heavyset body | |
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 | |
plow | n: a farming implement used for breaking up and turning over the soil, especially before planting; (verb) to turn over and break up the soil in preparation for planting crops | |
concoct | v: to make something, especially food, by mixing or adding different things; to invent a story or plan, especially for a dishonest purpose | |
proof | n: a fact or piece of information that shows something is true or exists | |
ointment | n: a medicated salve or paste applied to the skin for treatment or relief of a condition | |
flickering | adj: shining or flashing in an unsteady or irregular way; fluctuating or wavering, often with regards to light or flame | |
unscathed | adj: not harmed or injured; untouched or unharmed by a negative or dangerous situation | |
serpent | n: a large snake | |
scorch | v: to burn the surface of something, usually accidentally, with a hot iron or flame | |
scatter | v: to cause to separate and go in different directions | |
sprout | v: to grow or develop new parts typically leaves or shoots, from a plant; to emerge, develop, or arise gradually or suddenly | |
thirst | n: a feeling of needing something to drink; a strong desire for something | |
warrior | n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past | |
barricade | n: a barrier, often improvised or temporary, used to block passage or protect against danger or attack | |
hurl | v: to throw something with great force | |
midst | n: the middle part of people or things | |
scrabble | v: to scratch or scrape at something with one’s hands or claws frantically or desperately; to arrange or rearrange letter tiles to form words in a game of Scrabble (= a popular word game using a 15×15 square board and letter tiles) or a similar word game | |
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 | |
dodge | v: to move quickly and suddenly to avoid something; to evade or sidestep | |
claw | n: a curved, pointed appendage found on the foot or leg of an animal, used for gripping or grasping; a human hand with long, narrow fingers that are curved like a claw; a machine or tool with a claw-like opening used for gripping or lifting objects | |
breath | n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs | |
scramble | v: to move or climb quickly and awkwardly, often using your hands to help you | |
sprinkler | n: a device that sprays water over a large area used especially for watering crops or gardens or for firefighting | |
concoction | n: the mixture, often a complicated one; a preparation made by combining various ingredients | |
strain | n: a force or pressure that stretches or pulls something, sometimes causing damage; (biology) a group of organisms within a species that differ in trivial ways from similar groups | |
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 | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
sink | v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else | |
elated | adj: extremely happy, joyful, or excited, often as a result of success or achievement | |
gleam | v: to reflect light in a way that creates a shining or bright and attractive appearance; to become visible or apparent | |
branch | n: a division of a tree or woody shrub that grows out from the trunk or a main stem; a division of some larger or more complex organization | |
sprint | v: to run at full speed over a short distance or period of time | |
tow | v: to pull or haul something along by means of a rope, chain, or other devices, typically using a vehicle as the source of power | |
betray | v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally | |
furious | adj: extremely angry; full of rage | |
ill-gotten | adj: acquired or gained through illegal, unethical, or morally questionable means; obtained by dishonest or unjust means | |
con | n: an argument opposed to a proposal; a swindle in which you cheat at gambling or persuade a person to buy worthless property; (verb) to be against or opposed to something | |
tale | n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure | |
underestimate | v: to think or suppose that a quantity, price, or size is smaller than it is | |
vicious | adj: having or showing a desire to cause harm to others; having the nature of vice | |
disgrace | n: a loss of respect, honor, or dignity; a state of shame or public humiliation; an action or behavior that is seen as immoral or unacceptable; (verb) to bring shame, dishonor, or discredit upon someone or something | |
horror | n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying | |
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 | |
distract | v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do | |
grieve | v: to feel or show great sadness or sorrow, especially for someone who has died | |
pursue | v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them | |
horizon | n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated | |
solemn | adj: formal and dignified, often with an emphasis on religious or ceremonial attitudes or practices; characterized by an earnest sense of importance or gravity; serious or grave in tone or demeanor | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
aboard | adv: on or onto a ship, aircraft, or other vehicles; present or participating in a particular activity or endeavor | |
victorious | adj: being the winner in a game, competition, election, war, etc. | |
tarnished | adj: no longer having a good reputation or being reduced in value, quality, or excellence | |
honor | n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone | |
buffet | n: a meal where guests serve themselves from a counter or sideboard | |
hostile | adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed | |
wretchedness | n: the state of being miserable, unhappy, or distressed; the quality of being unfortunate or deeply distressed | |
sorcery | n: the use of magic, often associated with evil or supernatural powers; witchcraft | |
beg | v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something | |
absolve | v: (especially in religion or law) to declare someone free from guilt, punishment, or responsible for something | |
wrongdoing | n: an improper or illegal behavior or action | |
bloody | adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality | |
deed | n: something that people do or cause to happen; a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it | |
redeem | v: to compensate for the faults or bad aspects of something; to regain possession or assume ownership of something by paying a sum of money or fulfilling a condition; to rescue or save someone from a difficult or hopeless situation |