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Word	Meaning	Advanced
arcane	adj: mysterious or known only by a select few
forbidden	adj: not permitted or allowed by rules or laws
lore	n: traditional knowledge, stories, or beliefs, often passed down through oral tradition; a body of knowledge or tradition that is often considered to be mythological or legendary in nature
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
bloodline	n: the hereditary line of descent of a group of related individuals; the genetic lineage or ancestry of a family, group, or species
unspeakable	adj: too terrible, shocking, or distressing to speak about
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
largely	adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree
adjective	n: a word that describes a noun or pronoun
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
providence	n: the protective care or guidance of God or nature as a spiritual power; divine intervention; the timely preparation for future eventualities or emergencies
admire	v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed
Gothic	adj: of or relating to a style of architecture and art characterized by pointed arches, ribbed vaults, and flying buttresses, popular in Europe in the 12th-16th centuries
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
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
frightening	adj: causing fear or alarm, or very surprising and alarming
fantasy	n: a fiction with a large amount of imagination in it; a pleasant situation that you imagine but that is unlikely to happen
folklore	n: traditional customs, beliefs, stories, and songs of a community, passed down orally
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
eerie	adj: strange, or frightening; suggestive of the supernatural
plausibility	n: the quality or state of seeming reasonable or believable; the likelihood or probability of something being true or valid
meteorite	n: a solid object originating in outer space that reaches the Earth’s surface without completely vaporizing in the atmosphere; a rock that has fallen from space
mutation	n: the way in which genes of a person, plant, animal, or other organism change and produce permanent differences
nightmare	n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream
hell	n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place
incorporate	v: to include something as a part of a larger entity
methodology	n: a set of ways or principles of doing, teaching, or studying something
expedition	n: a journey or voyage for a specific purpose
unearth	v: to discover or bring to light something that is in the ground or was previously hidden or unknown
undiscovered	adj: not yet found or known
mathematics	n: the science dealing with the logic of quantities, shapes, spaces, and arrangement
geometric	adj: relating to or having the characteristics of geometry (= the shape, properties, and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids)
configuration	n: the arrangement or pattern of something or a group of related things
wreak	v: to cause or bring about something, often as a result of harmful or destructive actions or events
havoc	n: widespread destruction or devastation, often caused by natural disasters, war, or other violent events
behold	v: to look at and observe with attention
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
atomic	adj: of or relating to atom (= the smallest component of an element)
particle	n: a small piece of something; a word or piece of a term with grammatical function but little or no significance
X-ray	n: a type of electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength shorter than visible light allowing hidden objects such as bones and organs inside the body to be photographed
fiction	n: the type of book or story, especially novels, that describes imaginary events and people; anything made up or imagined that is not true
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
indescribable	adj: not able to be described, named, or classified in words or language; too extreme or intense to be fully conveyed through language
recognizable	adj: easy to become aware of or identify
monster	n: an imaginary creature that is large and has various human and animal parts; someone or something large and powerful
graphic	adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful
violent	adj: involving or caused by physical force or aggression against someone or something
startling	adj: extremely surprising, astonishing, and sometimes worrying
shock	n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant
depth	n: the distance between the top and bottom of something; between the top surface and a distance below it
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
novella	n: a written work of fiction that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
fictional	adj: imaginary and not real; of or related to literary fiction
continuity	n: the state or quality of being continuous, uninterrupted, or consistent; the maintenance of a connection, sequence, or pattern
recurring	adj: happening or occurring again periodically or repeatedly
locate	v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something
mythology	n: a collection of myths (= traditional stories accepted as history) or the study of myths
glance	v: to give a quick or brief look; to hit something at an angle
contemporary	adj: belonging to the same or present time
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
inhabitant	n: a person or an animal that lives in a particular place
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
primordial	adj: existing from the beginning of time or the start of a particular process; relating to the earliest stage of the universe
deity	n: a divine being or god worshipped and revered by people in a particular religion or culture
lurk	v: to wait somewhere secretly, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something bad or illegal
froth	n: a mass of small bubbles on the surface of a liquid caused by agitation or fermentation; a light, airy, or frothy substance; foam or lather
primal	adj: of or relating to the earliest stage of development; fundamental; primitive
slime	n: a thick, slippery substance that is usually soft and wet
nuclear	adj: of or relating to or constituting the nucleus of an atom; deriving destructive energy from the release of atomic energy
chaos	n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control
nether	adj: located beneath or below; lower in position; situated below the surface of the Earth; referring to the lower parts of the body
outpost	n: a small military camp at some distance from the main army, used mainly to observe an enemy’s movements, etc.
blind	adj: unable to see; unable or unwilling to perceive or understand the true nature of something
idiot	n: a foolish or stupid person who lacks common sense or judgment; a derogatory term used to describe someone who is mentally deficient
destructive	adj: causing or able to cause tremendous and irreparable damage
impulse	n: a sudden strong and unreflective wish or need to do something; the electrical discharge that travels along a nerve fiber
stall	v: to stop or cause to stop making progress; (noun) small area or booth set off for the sale of goods in a market or large covered area
madden	v: to make someone extremely angry or irritated, often to the point of losing control or rationality; to become irrational or frenzied with anger or frustration
vile	adj: highly offensive, unpleasant, or objectionable; morally reprehensible or wicked; characterized by cruelty or violence
monotonous	adj: lacking in variety, excitement, or interest; repetitive and tedious
whine	v: to utter a high-pitched, complaining sound, often in a tone that is irritating or grating to others; to express discontent or dissatisfaction in a persistent or annoying manner
accursed	adj: subject to a curse or condemnation; deserving of punishment or ill-fate; disliked or despised
flute	n: a musical instrument consisting of a metal, wood, or bamboo tube with a row of fingerholes and sometimes keys, played by blowing across a hole near one end
conception	n: a general idea or belief of what something or someone is like or should be; an understanding of a situation or a principle
inscrutable	adj: difficult to understand or interpret; mysterious or enigmatic; not easily read or deciphered
motif	n: a recurring element in an artistic or literary work, typically a particular image or idea; a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
stumble	v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
indirect	adj: happening in addition to the main or intended aim, cause or result, often in a way that is not obvious; not following the shortest or straight way
glimpse	n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly
insane	adj: extremely stupid, crazy, or dangerous; mentally ill
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
triumph	n: a great victory or achievement
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
insignificant	adj: of little importance, influence, or power
speck	n: a very small spot, piece, or amount
mercy	n: compassion or forgiveness shown towards someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm
fathomable	adj: able to be understood or comprehended; able to be measured or explored to a certain depth
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
appeal	n: a serious, earnest, or urgent request for money, information, or help; a quality that makes somebody or something attractive or interest
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
correspond	v: to match or be similar to something else almost exactly; to exchange messages
encouraging	adj: giving hope, confidence, or support; inspiring
employ	v: to give somebody a job and pay them for it; to make use of
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
tome	n: a large, heavy book, usually referring to a scholarly work or reference book
pal	n: a close friend
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
mythos	n: the collection of beliefs, stories, and cultural narratives that define the values, traditions, and identity of a particular group, community, or society
infamous	adj: having a reputation for being very bad or wicked
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
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
octopus	n: a sea creature with a soft round body and eight long tentacles (= long parts like arms)
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
racist	adj: characterized by or showing discrimination or prejudice against people of other races; (noun) a person with a prejudiced belief that one racial group is superior to others
crude	adj: being in an unrefined or natural state; (noun) the unprocessed form of oil
stereotype	n: a fixed and unvarying idea or image that people have about what someone or something is like, but which is often not true in reality and may cause hurt and offense
slur	v: to speak about someone or something in a way that is insulting, derogatory, or libelous; to damage or smear a person’s reputation by making false or defamatory statements
outlive	v: to live longer than another person
prejudice	n: a thought or feeling that is unfair and makes no sense, mainly when it is formed without enough thought or knowledge
adopt	v: to choose to follow something; to legally take a child from another family and care for them as if they were one’s own
reimagine	v: to imagine or conceive of something in a new or different way
diverse	adj: including numerous categories of individuals or entities; various
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
transcend	v: to rise above or go beyond the limits of something
penny	n: a small denomination of currency or coin, typically the smallest unit of a currency system; in the US, a coin worth one cent
victim	n: a person who has been harmed, injured, or otherwise negatively affected by a particular action, circumstance, or event
indifference	n: a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or sympathy towards someone or something
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
novel	n: an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story; (adjective) original and of a kind not seen before
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
dread	v: to be very afraid of or worried about something that is going to happen or that might happen