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plague | n: any epidemic disease with a high death rate; (also called pest) a serious, sometimes fatal, infection spread by rats that causes fever and swellings on the body | |
nightmare | n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream | |
fearsome | adj: causing fear or terror; frightening, alarming, or formidable | |
haunted | adj: inhabited, visited, or frequented by ghosts or spirits; disturbed or troubled by persistent or disturbing memories or emotions | |
massive | adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid | |
writhe | v: to twist and turn the body or a part of it, as from pain or struggle | |
shadow | n: a dark area or shape cast by an object blocking the passage of light; an area in darkness or shade; a reflected image or copy of something; a person, activity, or influence that follows or accompanies someone or something closely and persistently, often in a secretive or ominous manner | |
shamble | v: to move awkwardly, unsteadily, or shamblingly; to shuffle or drag one’s feet while walking; to proceed in a disorderly or chaotic manner; (noun) a disorganized or chaotic situation or state of affairs | |
rot | v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually | |
corpse | n: the dead body of a human being | |
monstrous | adj: extremely large or evil, or having a frightening appearance | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
besiege | v: to surround and attack or harass with relentless persistence; to crowd or overwhelm with a large number of requests or demands | |
relate | v: to establish a connection or association between two or more things; to narrate or tell about an event, experience, or relationship; to empathize or feel sympathy with someone or something | |
persistent | adj: continuing firmly or obstinately in the course of action despite difficulty or opposition; lasting or enduring without fading or being lost over time | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
sneaking | adj: characterized by stealth, secrecy, or furtiveness; done in a surreptitious or underhanded manner | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
affair | n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship | |
uneasy | adj: causing or feeling anxiety or discomfort | |
summon | v: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
warrior | n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past | |
capture | v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
accost | v: to approach and speak to someone aggressively or insistently | |
serpent | n: a large snake | |
thunder | n: the loud, deep sound made by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning; a deep, prolonged loud noise | |
dodge | v: to move quickly and suddenly to avoid something; to evade or sidestep | |
venom | n: a toxic substance produced by an animal, typically a snake or insect, and injected into prey or an enemy by biting or stinging | |
swift | adj: happening, moving, or capable of moving quickly | |
bound | v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something | |
glowing | adj: highly enthusiastic; greatly praised | |
mold | n: a hollow container used to give shape to liquid or soft substance, which then becomes solid in the same shape as the container; a soft, green, or gray growth that forms on stale food or objects exposed to warm, moist air for too long | |
flesh | n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures | |
flake | n: a small, thin piece or layer of something, often with a flat or irregular shape; a person who is unreliable or inconsistent | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
submit | v: to give or offer a document, proposal, etc. to a decision-maker for examination or consideration | |
captor | n: a person who takes someone captive or hostage, often by force or coercion | |
fin | n: a thin flat part on the body of a fish or other aquatic animal used for propulsion or balance | |
leap | v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward | |
fierce | adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening | |
harmless | adj: not able or not likely to cause damage or harm | |
cuff | n: a band or strip of material, usually worn around the wrist or ankle, often used to secure or fasten something in place; a blow or hit delivered with an open hand, typically to the head or ear | |
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 | |
stow | v: to pack or store something safely and securely, especially on a ship or aircraft; to hide or conceal something | |
cub | n: a young of certain carnivorous mammals such as lion, bear, wolf, etc.; an awkward, rude, and inexperienced boy | |
recognition | n: the action or process of recognizing or being recognized, especially by remembering; an agreement that something is true or legal | |
seize | v: to catch or take hold of someone or something suddenly and forcibly; to capture the attention or imagination of something | |
meager | adj: small in quantity, quality, or size; insufficient or inadequate | |
determinant | n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result | |
dispose | v: to put things or people in a particular manner or position; to incline someone towards a specific activity or mood; throw or cast away | |
vision | n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see | |
banish | v: to expel or send away from a place or situation, especially permanently | |
fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
corps | n: a large group of people trained and organized for a particular purpose, such as the military or a performing arts troupe | |
threaten | v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone | |
supervise | v: to watch over and direct someone or something, especially in a position of responsibility | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
bond | n: a close emotional connection between two or more people; a certificate of debt that a government or corporation issues to raise money | |
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 | |
chain | n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle | |
haul | v: to physically drag or pull someone or something with effort | |
bind | v: to tie or fasten someone or something tightly with rope, string, etc. so that they cannot move or are held together strongly | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
eager | adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do 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 | |
craft | n: an activity that requires a particular skill in making things with one’s hands | |
shackle | n: a metal ring, bar, or other device used to confine, restrain, or limit freedom of movement; a restraint or impediment of any kind | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
sturdy | adj: physically strong and not easily damaged | |
pause | v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing | |
encouraging | adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring | |
wink | v: to close one eye briefly as a way of showing agreement, understanding, or flirtation; to emit a flashing light | |
strained | adj: tight, tense, or stretched; under pressure or stress; characterized by a lack of ease or naturalness | |
shatter | v: to break suddenly into many pieces | |
restraint | n: a measure taken to prevent someone or something from acting freely or excessively; self-control or moderation; a physical device used to restrict or limit movement | |
desperate | adj: feeling or showing a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation | |
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 | |
ingredient | n: one of the things used to make something, especially one of the foods used to make a particular dish | |
feline | adj: resembling or characteristic of a cat, especially in being sly, sneaky, or graceful | |
footstep | n: a step, or the sound generated by a person walking when their foot hits the ground | |
breath | n: the air that is taken into and expelled from your lungs; the process of taking into and expelling air from your lungs | |
sinew | n: a tough, fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones, allowing for movement and strength; a source of strength, energy, or resilience | |
mighty | adj: very large, powerful, or strong | |
unbreakable | adj: not able to be broken or damaged | |
guise | n: the outward appearance or aspect of someone or something, especially in a way that is different from usual or concealing the true nature | |
examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
trickery | n: the use of deceitful or deceptive methods to achieve a goal or advantage; an act of duplicity, cunning, or manipulation | |
strike | v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon | |
volunteer | n: a person who performs or offers to perform a job or service without being paid for or forced to do | |
tight | adj: fixed, fastened, or kept together firmly or closely | |
agony | n: extreme physical or mental pain or suffering, often prolonged or intense | |
betray | v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally | |
reluctant | adj: unwilling or hesitant to do something because of doubts or fears | |
howl | v: to make a prolonged, loud, mournful cry or noise, typically as a signal of distress, pain, or an intense emotion; to express one’s strong feelings or emotions in a loud and unrestrained manner; (noun) a long, loud, mournful sound made by a person or an animal, often in response to pain, fear, or sadness | |
fury | n: intense and often violent anger | |
wrist | n: the joint between the hand and the forearm; the narrow part of the hand near this joint | |
vow | v: to make a promise or commitment, usually formal and solemn | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
thrust | v: to push or drive forcibly; to impose or insert; (noun) the force used in pushing | |
blade | n: the flat part of a knife, weapon, or machine with a very thin edge used for cutting | |
jaw | n: either of the two bones at the bottom of the face that moves when you open your mouth; (verb) talk socially without exchanging too much information | |
release | v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement | |
torrent | n: a sudden and violent stream, as of water, lava, or mud | |
saliva | n: the clear liquid that is secreted into the mouth by glands in the walls of the mouth and throat, helping to lubricate food during chewing and digestion | |
furious | adj: extremely angry; full of rage | |
celebrated | adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes | |
victory | n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won | |
sealed | adj: closed or secured with | |
doom | n: death, destruction, or some other terrible situation that cannot be avoided | |
beneath | adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something | |
encircle | v: to form a circle or ring around something or someone; to surround or encompass something or someone completely | |
underworld | n: the criminal world or the world of organized crime; the realm of the dead in various mythologies | |
bloody | adj: covered in or smeared with blood; involving or characterized by bloodshed or brutality | |
revenge | n: the act of inflicting punishment or harm in return for an injury or wrongdoing; retaliation, retribution |