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Word	Meaning	Advanced
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
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
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
opera	n: a drama set to music, in which the words are sung rather than spoken
seminal	adj: highly original, influential, or innovative; containing the seeds or beginnings of future development or growth; (of medicine) of or relating to semen or the male reproductive system
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
retell	v: to tell someone about something again or differently
turbulent	adj: marked by a lot of sudden changes, confusion, or uncertainty; characterized by intense activity or agitation
crucible	n: a vessel made of ceramic, metal, or other materials used for melting or fusing substances at high temperatures; a difficult or trying experience that tests one’s character or resilience
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
phoenix	n: a mythical bird that is said to live for several hundred years before dying in flames and then rising again from its ashes; a symbol of rebirth, regeneration, or immortality
char	v: to burn or scorch the surface of something with fire or heat, often intentionally; to cook or prepare food over an open flame; to blacken or discolor due to excessive heat or burning; (noun) a charred piece of wood or other material; (noun, of a computer) a character or symbol in a text or string of characters in computer programming
fellowship	n: an association of people who share common interests or goals, typically involving research, study, or a specific profession
crater	n: a huge bowl-shaped cavity in the earth or an object in space, usually created by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite
ceremony	n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn
rite	n: a formal or ceremonial act or set of acts performed in a traditional or prescribed way; a religious or spiritual ceremony or practice
temple	n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead
gigantic	adj: extremely large
electrify	v: to make a machine or system work by using electricity; to make someone extremely enthusiastic about or interested in something
concert	n: a musical performance given in public by one or more players or singers
villager	n: a person who lives in a village or small rural community; a person who is part of a close-knit and traditional community
glint	v: to shine or sparkle with a brief, sudden light; to give a glimpse or hint of something; (noun) a quick or sudden flash of light, often reflecting off a surface
warrior	n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
costume	n: a set of clothes worn by an actor in a play or film or by a person representing a particular character or occupation
spear	n: a weapon with a long shaft and a sharp metal point used for battle, hunting, and fishing in the past
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
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
bounce	v: to cause to move up or away after hitting a surface; to spring back
elaborate	adj: containing a lot of carefully prepared and organized or many complicated and detailed parts
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
prop	n: a piece of wood, metal, etc., placed beneath or against something to support it or keep it in position; a system, institution, or person that gives help or support to someone or something
lantern	n: a portable source of lighting, typically featuring a protective enclosure for the light source
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
ideogram	n: a written or graphic symbol that represents an idea or concept directly, without using specific words or sounds, often used in languages like Chinese or Japanese, where characters represent complete ideas or objects rather than individual letters or sounds
stroke	n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc.
bamboo	n: a fast-growing plant that has long, hollow stems and is widely used as a building material, food source, and decorative element, especially in Asian cultures
concept	n: an idea or principle associated with something abstract
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
mask	v: to conceal something; (noun) a covering that you wear over your face to hide it
drought	n: a long period of time during which there is very little or no rain, leading to a shortage of water and often causing damage to crops and other vegetation
silk	n: a fine, strong, soft, lustrous fiber produced by silkworms in making cocoons and collected to make thread and fabric
gazelle	n: a slender, graceful antelope with long, slender legs and curved horns, native to Africa and parts of Asia
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
mechanics	n: the branch of physics that deals with the study of motion, forces, and energy; (mechanic) someone whose occupation is repairing and maintaining automobiles
suspend	v: to stop something from continuing or being in force or effect, either temporarily or permanently; to hang something freely
disbelief	n: the feeling of not being able to believe or accept that something is true or real
platter	n: a large, flat dish used for serving food; a variety of food items presented together, often arranged in an aesthetically pleasing manner
savannah	n: a mixed forest and grassland ecosystem where the trees are far enough apart that the canopy doesn’t close
apparent	adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly
blank	adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information
stick	v: to put something, usually a sharp object, into something; to restrict yourself to doing or using one certain thing and not change; (noun) a thin piece of wood or other material
string	n: long, thin material used for tying things together, composed of several twisted threads
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
sunrise	n: the time in the morning when the sun first appears in the sky
critic	n: someone who expresses opinions about the quality of books, music, etc.
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
clip	n: a small metal or plastic device used for holding an object or objects together or in place; a short part of electronic media, either an audio clip or video clip
tempest	n: a severe or violent storm, especially one with strong winds and rain; a tumultuous outburst of emotions or feelings
prosper	v: to be successful or thriving, especially financially; to grow and develop well; to flourish
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
cabin	n: a small, simple dwelling or shelter, typically made of wood and located in a remote or rural area; an enclosed compartment or area within a larger structure, such as an aircraft or ship, where passengers or crew members can sit or sleep
flame	n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
amazement	n: a state of great surprise or wonder caused by something extraordinary or unexpected
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
misery	n: a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
acquaint	v: to cause someone to become aware of or familiar with someone or something
bedfellow	n: a person or thing that is closely associated with or connected to another, often in a negative context; a person or thing with which one has to cooperate, despite initial reluctance or opposition
governor	n: the person who holds the highest executive office in a state or province
heaven	n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty
shalt	v: an archaic form of “shall,” which is used to indicate a command, a requirement, or a prediction
cramp	n: a sudden, painful contraction or spasm of a muscle, typically in the leg or abdomen; a feeling of tightness or discomfort in a muscle caused by prolonged use or stress
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
roar	v: to make a loud, deep sound, like a lion or a car engine
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
sand	n: finely granulated particles of rock or mineral material typically found along beaches, deserts, or riverbeds; used in construction, landscaping, and other applications requiring drainage or abrasive action
castle	n: a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat
nurture	v: to take care of, feed, and protect someone or something while they are growing and developing
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
gorgeous	adj: wonderful and attractive
palace	n: the residence of a high-ranking official such as a king, queen, etc.
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
rack	n: a framework or support structure used to hold or display objects; a set of interconnected shelves or compartments used for storage; a source of torture, distress, or mental anguish
rake	n: a garden tool with a long handle and curved, pointed teeth used for gathering fallen leaves, grass clippings, and other debris from lawns and gardens; a dissolute or immoral person, often one who pursues pleasure and debauchery to excess
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
drip	v: to fall in drops or make it fall in drops; (noun) liquid or moisture that falls in drops
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
clad	adj: dressed or covered in a particular way; provided or protected with a particular material or substance
medium	adj: of a size, amount, or level that is average or intermediate; (noun) a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information
banal	adj: lacking originality, creativity, or freshness; uninteresting or dull due to being overused or overly familiar
rough	adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface
perspective	n: a confident attitude toward something; a particular style of thinking about something
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
rainstorm	n: a heavy fall of rain
puppet	n: a doll or figure that is manipulated by strings, wires, or hands to represent a person or animal; a person who is controlled or manipulated by someone else
miniature	adj: being on a very small scale
palm	n: the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers; any plant of the family Palmae having an unbranched trunk crowned by large pinnate or palmate leaves
peter	v: to fail or lose power, efficiency, or value gradually before coming to an end
standing	adj: existing or remaining upright; having a vertical position; (noun) social, financial, or professional status or reputation
precipice	n: a steep cliff, especially one that is high and has a vertical or nearly vertical face
soar	v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease
dimension	n: a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as width, height, or length
spider	n: a small, eight-legged creature that spins webs to catch insects as food; a computer program that systematically browses the World Wide Web for purposes of web indexing
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
gravity	n: the force that attracts a body towards the center of the earth or towards any other physical body having mass; a manner that is solemn
ensemble	n: a group of people who perform together, especially in music or theater; a coordinated or matching set of something
slam	v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily
scratch	v: to cut or damage the surface of something or the skin with a sharp or pointed object
choreograph	v: to compose a sequence of dance steps, often to music
prefer	v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
sculpture	n: the art of creating three-dimensional objects or forms, typically by carving, modeling, or casting in a variety of materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay
comic	adj: funny and making you laugh
mythology	n: a collection of myths (= traditional stories accepted as history) or the study of myths
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
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
circus	n: a traveling show or entertainment that often features acrobats, clowns, animals, and other performers; a chaotic, confusing, or tumultuous situation or environment
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
drama	n: a play in a theatre, television, or radio, or performance on a stage
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
volcano	n: a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava, rock fragments, hot vapor, and gas are or have been erupted from the earth’s crust.
erupt	v: (of a volcano) to become active and eject rocks, smoke, etc.; to start abruptly and violently
swallow	v: to make food, drink, pills, etc., pass down your throat into your stomach; (noun) small long-winged songbird noted for swift, graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
sulfur	n: (also sulphur) a chemical element with the symbol S and atomic number 16, found in many minerals and sulfur compounds, often used in the production of fertilizers, rubber, paper, and other industrial applications
lyric	n: the words of a pop song
shale	n: a sedimentary rock formed from the accumulation of fine-grained clay, silt, or mud, often used in construction or as a source of fuel
sarong	n: a long, loose-fitting garment or wrap, typically worn by both men and women in various cultures, especially in Southeast Asia and South Asia, often made from lightweight fabric and is worn as a skirt, dress, or cover-up
hike	n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost
gypsy	n: (the word “gypsy” is considered pejorative by many within the Romani community) the Romani people, an ethnic group originating from the Indian subcontinent, who migrated to Europe around the 14th century, known for their nomadic or semi-nomadic lifestyle and they have a rich cultural heritage including music, dance, and traditional crafts
straight	adj: extending or moving in one direction without bending or curving; having no deviations
massive	adj: enormous amount; very heavy and solid
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
collaborate	v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something