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Word	Meaning	Advanced
paradise	n: a place or state of perfect happiness; a heaven on earth
virgin	n: a person who has never had sex; (adjective) being used or worked for the first time
define	v: to state or explain precisely the nature, scope, or meaning of something
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
union	n: a group of employees who have banded together to advocate for their rights and better their working conditions; the act or the state of joining together or being joined together
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
Muslim	n: a follower of the religion of Islam
disconcert	v: to cause confusion, uncertainty, or embarrassment in someone; to make someone feel uneasy or uncertain
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
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
toilsome	adj: involving hard work or labor; physically or mentally difficult or exhausting; requiring great effort or endurance
undertake	v: to do or begin to do something, such as an enterprise or responsibility
wearisome	adj: causing fatigue, tiredness, or weariness; boring, monotonous, or tiresome; tending to make one feel weary or exhausted
confuse	v: to mistake one thing for another; to make somebody hard to understand
jumble	v: to mix or mingle various items, objects, or ideas together in a disordered or confused way, often resulting in a messy or chaotic situation; to create a disorderly or confusing arrangement of things
curl	v: to form or make something form into a curved or spiral shape; (noun) a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
popcorn	n: a type of corn that expands and puffs up when heated, often used for making a snack
entirely	adv: completely
precise	adj: sharply exact or accurate or delimited
quotation	n: a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated by someone other than the original author or speaker
quote	v: to repeat or reproduce the words or statement of someone else, often acknowledging the source; to give an estimated cost or price for goods or services
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
snippet	n: a small piece or brief extract of something
context	n: the circumstances, facts, or conditions that surround a particular event, situation, or statement and that give it meaning
highlight	v: to make something prominent, mainly so that people give it more attention
favored	adj: preferred or supported over anyone or anything else
fundamentalist	n: a person who adheres strictly to the basic principles of any subject or discipline
gear	n: a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion; a set of tools, equipment, or other items for a particular purpose
writ	n: a written legal order or command
biography	n: the story of a person’s life written by someone else
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
Arabic	n: the Semitic language of the Arab people, widely spoken throughout the Middle East and North Africa; of or relating to Arab peoples, culture, or language
wield	v: to possess and exercise power, authority, etc
dictionary	n: a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words and their definitions, as well as information about their origins, usage, and pronunciation
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
verse	n: a type of poetry that is characterized by a metrical structure and often a rhyme scheme
transliterate	v: to write or spell out words or text in a different script or alphabet while retaining the pronunciation and meaning of the original words
advantage	n: a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position; a beneficial feature or asset that someone or something has
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
constantly	adv: all the time
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
frame	n: a strong border or structure of the wood, metal, etc. that surrounds something such as a picture, door, or window
outsider	n: a person who is not part of a particular group, community, or society; someone who is considered to be on the periphery or outside of established social circles
agnostic	n: a person who believes that it is impossible to know whether there is a god
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
hubris	n: excessive pride, arrogance, or overconfidence, often leading to someone’s downfall or ruin
resist	v: to refuse to accept something and attempt to prevent it from happening
temptation	n: the desire to do or have something that you know you should not do or have; the act of influencing by exciting hope or desire
skip	v: to move along lightly and quickly, making a step from one foot to the other with a hop or bounce; to intentionally fail to do something which would normally do
mystical	adj: relating to or characterized by spiritual powers; beyond ordinary understanding
chapter	n: a separate section of a written work usually numbered and titled
handle	v: to deal with a situation, problem, or strong emotion
overnight	adj: lasting for or occurring during one night; occurring or changing extremely quickly or suddenly; happening or being achieved in a short amount of time
terrain	n: the physical features of a piece of land, including hills, valleys, rivers, and forests
declare	v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly
renew	v: to begin or resume something again after an interruption
reprise	n: a repetition or recurrence of something, particularly in music or performance, often referring to a repeated section or the return of a musical theme; a recurrence or restatement of an action, event, or situation
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
fig	n: a sweet and soft edible fruit with many seeds or a tree on which these grow
utterly	adv: completely or absolutely
manifestation	n: a visible or tangible form of something, especially a particular sign of a disease or condition
jealousy	n: a feeling of resentment or bitterness towards someone because they have something that you desire
insist	v: to say something clearly or demand something forcefully, especially when other people disagree with or oppose what you say
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
camel	n: a cud-chewing mammal used as a draft or saddle animal in desert regions
desert	n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
rhythmic	adj: having a pattern of regular beats or a regular beat; characterized by rhythm
cadence	n: the rhythmic flow or pattern of sounds or words, especially in relation to music or speech; the rhythmic or periodic movement or progression of something
recite	v: to say a poem, piece of literature, etc. aloud from memory,
narrative	n: a story or a description of a series of events or process of telling a story
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
grasp	v: to take hold of something or someone quickly and firmly
lord	n: a person who has general authority, control, or power over others; a man of noble rank or high office
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
combine	v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group
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
hypnotic	adj: inducing sleep; causing sleepiness, mainly as a result of a repetitive noise or motion
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
analyze	v: to think about in-depth and evaluate to discover essential features or meaning
chant	n: a simple melody or tune, typically one that is repeated or sung in a monotonous way; (verb) recite with musical intonation
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
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
Arthurian	adj: relating to king Arthur and the tales and legends associated with him
interpretation	n: an explanation or opinion of something, especially that is not immediately obvious
promenade	n: a stroll or walk, often taken in a public place or park; a public place for walking or strolling, often filled with shops or vendors; a dance movement in which the partners move around the floor in a circle or similar pattern
patience	n: the ability to remain calm and composed in the face of adversity, delay, or frustration; the capacity to tolerate or endure difficult or unpleasant situations without becoming upset or angry
reward	n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc.
degree	n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment
environment	n: the natural world such as air, water, and land in which humans, animals, and plants live
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
instance	n: a particular example or single occurrence of something
humming	adj: producing a continuous, low, vibrating sound like that of the bee
mere	adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is
steward	n: a person responsible for the management and care of another’s property or for the supervision of the domestic staff of a large household or organization; a person in charge of arranging for the supply of food to a college, club, etc.
unmatched	adj: without equal or equivalent; superior or incomparable to others; not able to be matched or surpassed
exclusive	adj: not divided or shared with others
masculine	adj: having characteristics or an appearance that are usually regarded as typical or appropriate for men
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
infamous	adj: having a reputation for being very bad or wicked
killing	n: the act of causing death; a sudden and intense force or effect that causes significant damage or destruction; a situation where someone is making a substantial amount of money or experiencing significant financial success
unbelief	n: a lack or absence of belief, typically in regard to religion or certain doctrines or ideas; skepticism or doubt
specific	adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise
anticipate	v: to expect or predict that something will happen; to tell in advance
conquest	n: the act or process of taking control of a country, area, or situation
sanctuary	n: a place of refuge or safety, especially for victims of persecution or abuse
mecca	n: a city and administrative center of the Mecca Province of Saudi Arabia and the holiest city in Islam
forbidden	adj: not permitted or allowed by rules or laws
permission	n: consent or authorization given by someone in authority or by the owner of something, allowing someone to do something or allowing something to occur
hedge	n: a fence formed by a line of bushes or shrubs; (verb) limit or avoid something such as duties, issues, and questions by conditions or exceptions
qualify	v: to reach the standard or fulfill the requirement of ability or knowledge needed to do a particular job or receive a particular benefit or privilege
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
pact	n: a formal agreement between two or more parties
merciful	adj: having or showing compassion, kindness, or forgiveness towards those who may be deserving of punishment or harm; characterized by leniency or clemency
forgiveness	n: the act of stopping feeling angry or resentful towards someone for a mistake or offense with compassion
supreme	adj: highest in rank, level, or importance
essentially	adv: relating to the essential features or concepts of anything
flexible	adj: able to change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations; able to bend easily
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
inflexible	adj: not able to be changed or adapted; rigid or unyielding
definite	adj: clearly defined or determined; having no doubt or uncertainty; precise or exact
ambiguous	adj: open to more than one interpretation; not clear or decided
perverse	adj: showing a deliberate and stubborn desire to go against what is expected or desired; contrary; willfully disobedient or immoral
ambiguity	n: the quality of being open to more than one interpretation; the uncertainty of meaning
discord	n: lack of agreement or harmony between people or things; a disagreement or dispute; a harsh, unpleasant sound or noise
subtle	adj: not readily apparent or visible
old-fashioned	adj: of or relating to a time in the past; not modern
orient	v: to position or adjust someone or something for a particular purpose; (noun) the countries of Asia
render	v: to bring someone or something into a particular state; to provide something such as service, help, etc.
maid	n: a girl or young woman employed to do domestic work
swelling	n: an abnormal local enlargement of a part of your body, mainly because of illness or injury
breast	n: either of the two round soft parts of a woman’s chest which secrete milk after childbirth
bosom	n: a woman’s breasts or chest
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
purity	n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature
angel	n: a spiritual being believed to be a messenger of God often depicted as having wings and a halo
eternal	adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever
recreate	v: to make something that existed previously happen or appear to exist again
appealing	adj: attractive or exciting; evoking a positive response or desire; having qualities that are likely to encourage someone to like or enjoy something
prospect	n: the possibility or likelihood of something happening or being successful; a person or thing that is likely to succeed or become popular; a potential customer or client; (verb) to explore for useful or valuable things or substances, such as minerals
scholar	n: professor; a person who studies a topic in considerable depth, particularly in a university
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
strum	v: to play a stringed instrument, typically a guitar or banjo by sweeping or plucking the strings with one’s fingers; to sound or produce a musical note or chord by doing so
harp	n: a musical instrument consisting of a triangular frame with strings stretched across it, played by plucking the strings with the fingers
opposition	n: the act of disagreeing or resisting; the state of strong disagreement
fecundity	n: the ability to produce an abundance of offspring or creative works; fertility; productivity