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cave | n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground | |
shadowy | adj: dark, dim, or vague, as if obscured by shadows; mysterious or uncertain | |
limestone | n: a sedimentary rock that is composed mainly of calcium carbonate, which is the mineral calcite | |
cliff | n: a steep rock face, especially one at the edge of the sea or a river | |
subterranean | adj: under the ground | |
perpetual | adj: continuing for an extended period in the same way without stopping or being interrupted | |
gloom | n: a state of darkness, sadness, or melancholy; a feeling of depression or lack of hope; a state of obscurity or uncertainty | |
earthy | adj: relating to or like earth or soil; not far removed from or suggestive of nature | |
hush | v: to make or become silent, especially by urging or persuading others to be quiet or by speaking softly or gently; to keep something secret or confidential | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
underground | adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force | |
witness | n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident | |
mysterious | adj: difficult to understand, explain, or identify; having an aura of secrecy, intrigue, or puzzlement | |
engraving | n: a design or picture made by cutting lines into a metal plate or stone, especially for printing | |
panel | n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something | |
triangle | n: a three-sided polygon with three angles; something that has three sides or parts | |
zigzag | adj: having short sharp turns or angles | |
surreal | adj: strange and unreal; having an oddly dreamlike quality | |
otherworldly | adj: supernatural, other than worldly; not of this world | |
muffle | v: to wrap or cover something to deaden sound or prevent others from hearing it; to suppress or soften the sound of something; to decrease the intensity or impact of something | |
footfall | n: the sound made by someone’s footsteps, often used to describe the number or manner of people walking in a particular area | |
flickering | adj: shining or flashing in an unsteady or irregular way; fluctuating or wavering, often with regards to light or flame | |
torch | n: a portable device that produces a flame, typically one that is used to light a fire or a candle | |
brave | adj: showing courage or fearlessness in the face of danger, difficulty, or adversity | |
passageway | n: a narrow pathway or corridor, especially one that allows movement between different areas or regions | |
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 | |
ceiling | n: a room’s top interior surface | |
unexplored | adj: not yet examined, investigated, or studied; lacking in knowledge or information; unknown or undiscovered | |
sect | n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream | |
crawl | v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
photograph | n: a picture or image that is produced by a camera; a visual representation or record of a person, object, or scene that has been captured electronically or on film | |
achieve | v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do | |
trail | n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind | |
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 | |
develop | v: to grow or expand; to improve or refine through a process of progress and refinement, often to achieve greater sophistication or complexity; to elaborate or add detail to something that is in the process of being created | |
modern | adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times | |
evolution | n: a gradual process of transformation of living things | |
creative | adj: relating to or involving the use of skill and original and unusual ideas to create something | |
imaginary | adj: existing only in someone’s mind | |
abstract | adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence | |
communicate | v: to share or exchange information with others by speaking, writing, moving your body, or using other signals | |
desire | n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something | |
collaborate | v: to work with someone else to produce or achieve something | |
exchange | v: to give something and receive something else in return, often with the implication that the items being traded are of equal or comparable value; (noun) the act of giving or taking something in return for something else; a place or system where goods or services can be bought, sold, or traded | |
graphic | adj: relating to visual art or involving the use of diagrams or illustrations; very clear and powerful | |
achievement | n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability | |
fascinating | adj: extremely interesting | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
invention | n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing | |
distant | adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship | |
gesture | n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning | |
ephemeral | adj: lasting or used for only a short time | |
transmission | n: the act or process of sending something from one person or place to another; the process of broadcasting over the airwaves, as in radio or television | |
decouple | v: to disconnect or separate something from something else that it was joined to or part of previously | |
relation | n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another | |
transmit | v: to send or forward an electronic signal; to pass something from one person or thing to another | |
preserve | v: to keep or maintain a particular quality, feature, etc., especially to prevent it from decaying, being damaged, or being destroyed | |
regularly | adv: at regular intervals or times | |
shelter | n: a structure built to protect from poor weather, danger, or attack; (verb) to protect or shield from harm or adversity, particularly relating to environmental conditions or danger | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
dominate | v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something | |
towering | adj: very tall or high, often to an impressive or intimidating degree; powerful or dominant in influence or stature | |
sweeping | adj: extensive, broad, or far-reaching in scope or impact; characterized by a vigorous or forceful movement, often involving wide motions or gestures | |
plain | adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees | |
tundra | n: a vast, treeless, and typically frozen plain in the Arctic regions, where the subsoil is permanently frozen | |
continent | n: one of the earth’s large landmasses; (adjective) abstaining from your feelings, especially your desire to have sex | |
decor | n: the arrangement and style of the furniture, art, and other items in a room or building, used to create a particular atmosphere or aesthetic | |
occasional | adj: happening or appearing at irregular intervals; not constant or regular | |
engrave | v: to carve, cut, or etch a design, message, or image onto a surface, often using a sharp tool or laser; to permanently record or mark something in a lasting manner | |
glimpse | n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
purple | adj: of a color intermediate between red and blue | |
bison | n: a large wild animal of the cow family that has shaggy manes, large heads, and short horns, and there are American bison, also called buffalo, and European bison | |
geometric | adj: relating to or having the characteristics of geometry (= the shape, properties, and relations of points, lines, surfaces, solids) | |
outnumber | v: to be more numerous or greater in number than another group or entity; to exceed in quantity or number | |
definitive | adj: serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation; final and not able to be changed | |
compile | v: to create a book, a list, a report, etc., by combining various objects, articles, music, etc. | |
database | n: a large amount of data stored in a computer system in such a way that it can be searched and updated easily | |
vague | adj: not clearly expressed or understood | |
faithful | adj: loyal, constant, and steadfast in affection or allegiance | |
hike | n: a long walk or journey, especially for pleasure or exercise; an increase in cost | |
wriggle | v: to twist and turn with quick, writhing motions; to move in a twisting or contorting manner | |
undocumented | adj: not supported by written evidence or having the necessary written permission | |
accuracy | n: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake | |
barring | adv: excepting or excluding something or someone; in the absence of something or someone | |
span | n: the entire length of something, such as time or space from beginning to end; the amount of space that something covers | |
random | adj: made, done, or happening without method, conscious decision, or any regular pattern | |
doodle | v: to draw or scribble absentmindedly or idly; to make aimless marks or designs | |
decoration | n: the act of adding something that is intended to make something more attractive; an award or honor that is given to someone in recognition of their achievements | |
variation | n: the act or state of changing; a difference or change in the way something is done, made or said | |
rectangle | n: a four-sided geometric shape with four right angles, where opposite sides are parallel and of equal length | |
oval | adj: having the shape of an egg, rounded at one end and pointed at the other, or having the general outline of an egg | |
restricted | adj: limited in extent, number, scope, or action, especially by official rules, laws, etc. | |
distribute | v: to give something to a large number of individuals, or to spread or furnish something | |
territory | n: an area under the control of a ruler or state | |
divide | v: to separate or cause to separate into parts or groups | |
specification | n: a detailed description of the characteristics, features, or requirements of something, typically a product or system; a written statement that outlines the standards, procedures, or requirements for a project or job | |
clan | n: a group of families united by actual or perceived kinship and descent, especially in Scotland | |
degree | n: a unit of measurement for angles, temperature, or level of proficiency or achievement; a rank or level of academic or professional attainment | |
fling | v: to throw or push something or someone with force or recklessness, especially because you are angry | |
increasingly | adv: more and more | |
trace | v: to find or discover someone or something that was lost | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
doubt | n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is | |
relief | n: a feeling of happiness and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced | |
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 | |
repetition | n: the act of doing or saying something many times | |
intentional | adj: done, made or performed with purpose and intent | |
specific | adj: clearly defined or particular to a certain thing or situation; distinct, explicit, and precise | |
cult | n: a small religious group, especially one that is not part of a larger religion and that is regarded as outside the norm; followers of an exclusive system of beliefs and practices | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
requirement | n: something that is needed or wanted | |
alphabet | n: a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language | |
intriguing | adj: arousing curiosity or interest, often due to a mysterious or complex quality; fascinating or captivating | |
inscription | n: a message or design that is written or engraved on a surface of something, such as stone or metal | |
symmetrical | adj: having similarity in size, shape, and relative position of corresponding parts | |
stylize | v: to show, do, or represent something according to a particular style, especially a conventional one | |
representation | n: the act of speaking, acting, or being present on behalf of someone officially; a statement of facts and reasons made in appealing or protesting | |
bracket | n: projecting support or fixture used to attach or bear weight; a small shelf or ledge; a punctuation mark ( [ ] ) used to enclose words, numbers, or symbols | |
cuneiform | adj: of or relating to a form of writing consisting of pressing a reed stylus into clay to create wedge-shaped marks used in ancient Mesopotamia | |
hieroglyph | n: a writing system using picture symbols, such as the one used in ancient Egypt | |
script | n: a written text of a film, play, broadcast, or speech; something written by hand | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
pictograph | n: a symbol or picture that represents a word, phrase, or concept; a form of communication that uses pictures or symbols to convey information | |
recognizable | adj: easy to become aware of or identify | |
symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
pronoun | n: a word that takes the place of a noun in a sentence, such as “he,” “she,” “they,” or “it” | |
adverb | n: a type of word that modifies, describes, or provides additional information about a verb, adjective, or other adverbs, such as often, quickly, or very | |
adjective | n: a word that describes a noun or pronoun | |
unlikely | adj: not probable or likely to happen | |
row | n: an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line; (verb) to propel a boat through the water using oars | |
weaponry | n: a collection of weapons (e.g., guns, knives, bombs, missiles, etc.) used or owned by a particular individual, group, military, or country | |
celestial | adj: relating to the sky or the heavens; of or like the sky or the heavens | |
constellation | n: a group of stars that form a recognizable pattern and have a name; a group of related or similar ideas, things, or people | |
landscape | n: an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view; a large area of land, especially in the country and relating to its appearance | |
feat | n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery | |
surround | v: to be all around something or somebody | |
depict | v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph | |
revisit | v: to go to a place again, especially after a long period | |
irony | n: the expression of one’s meaning by using language that usually signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or rhetorical effect | |
involve | v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else | |
imagery | n: the use of words or pictures in books, photographs, paintings, etc., that produces pictures in the minds of people; the ability to form mental images of things or events | |
identify | v: to recognize someone or something and say or prove who or what they are | |
separate | v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
vacuum | n: a space empty of matter; a device or tool used for cleaning or removing debris by creating suction | |
stretch | v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking |