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Word	Meaning	Advanced
storytelling	n: the act or art of narrating or writing stories
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
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
supernatural	adj: of or relating to existence outside the natural world; not able to be explained by natural laws
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
discuss	v: to talk about or examine in detail through conversation or debate; to exchange ideas, opinions, or information on a particular topic
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
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
revered	v: highly respected or admired, often because of moral or spiritual qualities
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
archipelago	n: a group of islands, often located in a specific area or region
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
panhandle	v: to ask for money or donations on the street by holding out a container or sign; to beg for money or support; (noun) a narrow strip of land projecting from a larger territory, typically with a shape resembling the handle of a pan
intern	v: to put someone in prison, especially for political or military reasons; (noun) a student or trainee who works, sometimes for free, to get work experience or to fulfill qualification criteria
monumental	adj: great in importance or influence, size, extent, or solidity; massive
intricate	adj: having many different parts and small details that all work together
pole	n: one of two antipodal points where the Earth’s axis of rotation intersects the Earth’s surface; a long, slender, rounded rod, typically of wood or metal, used as a support or to hang something
canoe	n: a narrow, light boat with pointy ends and no keel that is propelled by a paddle
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
renowned	adj: famous and respected for great achievements, qualities, etc.
weave	v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them
unsung	adj: not praised or famous but deserving to be recognized for one’s accomplishments or contributions; not publicized or acclaimed
dare	v: to have the courage to do something
fishery	n: an area of water where fish are caught in large quantities for living; a business or practice of catching and selling fish
cedar	n: a type of fragrant, evergreen tree that is known for its reddish-brown wood and its use in furniture, building materials, and as an ornamental plant
warp	v: to twist or bend out of shape, especially as a result of being heated; to distort or twist the meaning or sense of something
cascade	n: a small waterfall or series of small waterfalls; a succession of stages or operations or processes or units
weft	n: a thread or yarn that is woven horizontally through a loom, intersecting with the warp and forming the fabric
spiral	n: a curve that coils around a central point and gets progressively farther away from it as it goes around
continuously	adv: without being interrupted or paused; repeatedly
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
unravel	v: undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads by separating it
esoteric	adj: intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with specialized knowledge or interest
approximately	adv: close to a specific number or time but not exactly that number or time
thrive	v: to grow vigorously; to make steady progress
inlet	n: a small arm of the sea, a lake, or a river, usually leading inland
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
unintended	adj: not planned or meant
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
smallpox	n: a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever, weakness, spots on the skin, and often death
tuberculosis	n: an infectious disease usually caused by tubercle bacteria that can attack many parts of a person’s body, especially their lungs
ban	v: to officially or legally forbid or refuse to allow something
residential	adj: relating to, suitable for, or used for living in
firewood	n: wood used as fuel for fires, particularly for heating, cooking, or other purposes
ransack	v: to search through something thoroughly, often in a destructive or violent manner
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
colonial	adj: of or relating to a colony (= a territory that is controlled by a more powerful country); to the period of time during which a country or region was a colony
machinery	n: a group of large machines or the components of a machine that make it work; social institution functions or structure for doing something
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
destroy	v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely
nation	n: a large organized community of people living in a particular country or region and having a particular culture
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
clan	n: a group of families united by actual or perceived kinship and descent, especially in Scotland
descend	v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood
feast	n: a large meal, typically one served on a special occasion
conduct	v: to organize and carry out a particular activity
chief	adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge
inaugurate	v: to formally begin or initiate something, particularly a new project, organization, government, or system, often through an official ceremony
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
transaction	n: an instance of buying or selling something; the act or process of doing something
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
memorial	n: a structure or monument to commemorate a person or event
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
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
wealth	n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns
differ	v: to be not like someone or something in some way
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
occasion	n: a time or event that is suitable or appropriate for something to happen or be done; a particular event or circumstance that requires or allows for something to be done
redistribute	v: to share something among people in a different way
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
skim	v: to read something quickly to get a general idea of its contents; to remove any unwanted or unnecessary material from the surface of a liquid; to glide smoothly or briefly over a surface
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
sunshine	n: the direct light and heat that comes from the sun
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
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
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
sleuth	n: a person who conducts criminal investigations
billow	v: to surge or rise in a large, swelling mass, especially of smoke or water; (noun) a large wave or swell of something, especially water or smoke
bonfire	n: an outdoor fire, typically on a beach or in a park, used for warmth or for burning rubbish
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
unveil	v: to reveal or make something publicly known, especially for the first time
rectangle	n: a four-sided geometric shape with four right angles, where opposite sides are parallel and of equal length
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
bat	n: a nocturnal animal with wings that flies and feeds at night, similar to a mouse; a piece of wood with a handle used for hitting the ball in sports including baseball, cricket, and table tennis
topple	v: to cause to lose balance and fall over, especially by pushing
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
initial	adj: of or happening at the beginning; (noun) the first letter of a word, especially a person’s name
bead	n: a small, usually round object made of glass, wood, or plastic that is used for decoration or as part of jewelry
bohemian	n: a person who leads an unconventional or non-traditional lifestyle, often characterized by creativity, artistic expression, and a disregard for social or cultural norms or conventions
awaken	v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping
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
external	adj: belonging to or situated outside of someone or something
fellow	adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
relative	adj: considered and evaluated through comparison with something else
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
announce	v: to make something known or officially inform people about something
ashore	adv: on or towards the land, as opposed to the sea or water
carver	n: a person who carves, cuts, or sculpts wood, stone, or other materials; a tool or instrument used for cutting or carving
unwelcome	adj: not wanted, not invited, or not appreciated; causing annoyance or displeasure
cleanse	v: to purify or get rid of impurities or toxins; to wash or scrub thoroughly, often in a ritualistic or symbolic context; to purge or remove negative or harmful influences or substances from something; (noun) an act of cleaning or purifying something, typically the body
bough	n: a branch of a tree, especially a large or main branch
dip	v: to put something into a liquid for a short time and take it out again
decay	n: the process or state of rotting or decomposition by natural causes such as the action of bacteria and fungi; (verb) to rot or decompose through natural causes
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
permanent	adj: lasting for a long time without essential change
beacon	n: a light or other visible object serving as a signal, guide, or warning
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
inherit	v: to receive money, property, or a title from someone after they have died
maternal	adj: relating to or characteristic of a mother; having feelings that are typical of a caring mother towards her child
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
shield	n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
caretaker	n: a person employed to take care of a large building such as a school and who deals with the cleaning, repairs, etc.; a person employed to look after a house or land while the owner is away
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
introductory	adj: intended as an introduction or preliminary; serving as a base or starting point
wit	n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way
recount	v: to describe what happened or to narrate a story
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
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
decision	n: the act or process of making up someone’s mind about something; a choice or judgment reached after considering options
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
worsen	v: to become or make something worse
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
constituent	n: one of the parts of the whole; a person represented by an elected official
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
inevitable	adj: certain to happen and unavoidable
unavoidable	adj: impossible to avoid or evade; inevitable
prioritize	v: to assign a higher level of importance to something compared to other things
erect	v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical
gratitude	n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
impressive	adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill