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Word	Meaning	Advanced
obsess	v: to fill the mind of someone continually so that one can’t think of anything else
kingdom	n: the country ruled by a king or queen
infancy	n: the state or period of being a baby or very young child
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
ridge	n: a long, narrow, raised landform or rock formation
gorgeous	adj: wonderful and attractive
oak	n: a large deciduous tree that is common in northern regions and produces small nuts called acorns
wheat	n: a cereal plant that is the most important kind grown in temperate countries, the grain of which is ground to make flour for bread, pasta, pastry, etc
vineyard	n: a farm where grapes are grown to produce wine
strategy	n: a detailed plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall goal.
function	n: the purpose or use of an object, system, or process; a particular activity or operation that is designed to serve a specific purpose; a mathematical concept that describes a relationship between two sets of values, called the input and output sets; (verb) to operate or work in a specific way, or to perform a particular task or purpose
hostile	adj: unfriendly or aggressively opposed
threaten	v: to utter intentions of injury or punishment against someone
philistine	n: a person who is indifferent or actively hostile to culture and the arts
origin	n: the first existence or beginning of something
seafarer	n: a person who works at sea, especially on a merchant ship or a navy vessel; a person who is experienced in sailing or navigating on the sea
occupy	v: to consume all of someone’s space, attention, or time
highland	adj: an area of elevated land or hilly terrain
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
obvious	adj: easy to see, discover or understand
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
deadlock	n: a state of impasse or stalemate, where no progress or agreement can be made between conflicting parties or viewpoints; a situation where future action or decision-making is halted
exposed	adj: having no protection or shield from something, such as bad weather, attack, or criticism
mighty	adj: very large, powerful, or strong
warrior	n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
warfare	n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
dispute	n: a disagreement, argument, or controversy between two people, groups, or countries, especially a formal one
incur	v: to suffer from something, usually something negative, such as a loss, cost, or financial burden; to become subject to something as a result of one’s actions or conduct
bloodshed	n: the act of shedding blood, often used to describe violence or war; injury or death caused by violence or conflict
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
outfit	n: a set of clothing worn together, typically for a particular occasion or activity; any cohesive unit such as a company, military, etc.
glitter	v: to shine with bright, sparkling light; to reflect light in a way that sparkles and shines
bronze	n: a dark red-brown metal that is created by combining copper and tin
javelin	n: a long, pointed spear used in athletics competitions as a throwing weapon, originating from ancient Greek warfare
spear	n: a weapon with a long shaft and a sharp metal point used for battle, hunting, and fishing in the past
absolutely	adv: without restriction or limitation; completely or utterly
terrifying	adj: very frightening or intimidating
shepherd	n: a person who tends and guards sheep, especially in a rural area
ridiculous	adj: very silly or unreasonable and deserving to be laughed at
adamant	adj: having a very strong determination to do something and refusing to be influenced or persuaded; (noun) a legendary rock that is very hard and impossible to crush
defend	v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc.
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
verse	n: a type of poetry that is characterized by a metrical structure and often a rhyme scheme
crazy	adj: stupid or not sensible; very angry
mountainside	n: the side or slope of a mountain often used to describe the location or position of a particular object or activity
flesh	n: the soft substance composing the body of a person or animal, as opposed to bones and other structures
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
taunt	v: to tease or ridicule in a challenging manner
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
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
sling	v: to throw or drop something somewhere carelessly; to hang loosely or freely; (noun) a length of rope, fabric, or chain used to support or lift something
roll	v: to move in a particular direction by turning over and over or from side to side
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
unconscious	adj: in the state of lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception, especially as the result of a head injury or illness
goliath	n: a biblical figure and legendary giant warrior whom the young shepherd David defeated; a symbol of great strength or size
suppose	v: to think that something is likely to be actual or possible
underdog	n: a person or group in a competition or situation that is expected to lose or be at a disadvantage; a person or group that is seen as less powerful or less favored than others in a social, political, or economic context
metaphor	n: a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not denote to suggest a similarity
improbable	adj: not likely to happen or be true; unlikely; having a low probability or chance of occurring
victory	n: success in a game, competition, election, or battle, or the knowledge that you have won
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
weaponry	n: a collection of weapons (e.g., guns, knives, bombs, missiles, etc.) used or owned by a particular individual, group, military, or country
phrase	n: a group of words that mean something specific when used together
cavalry	n: a highly mobile army unit
horseback	n: the back of a horse; the act of riding on a horse
chariot	n: a two-wheeled horse-drawn battle vehicle used in ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome for warfare and racing
infantry	n: soldiers who fight on foot, often in organized military units; the branch of military force composed of foot soldiers
shield	n: a protective covering or structure, especially in the past, that soldiers held in front of their bodies to protect themselves
artillery	n: large-caliber guns used in warfare, typically operated by a crew and mounted on wheels or in a fixed position; any military weapons, equipment, or vehicles that are operated by a special branch or unit of the armed forces
archer	n: a person who shoots with a bow and arrow; a soldier equipped with a bow and arrows
leather	n: a material made from the skin of an animal, typically by tanning, and used for clothing, shoes, furniture, and other items
pouch	n: a small bag or container with a drawstring or zipper used to carry small items; a small sac or pocket within an organ or tissue in the body
cord	n: a strong, thick, or thin thread or rope; a piece of plastic-coated wire used to transport electricity to a piece of equipment
attach	v: to fasten, join, or connect one thing to another
projectile	n: an object or weapon that is propelled through the air, with or without explosive power; something that is launched or thrown with great force
whirl	v: to spin or turn rapidly; to move or be moved quickly in a circular manner; (noun) a spinning or rotating movement, often rapid or chaotic in nature
slingshot	n: a Y-shaped stick with an elastic band attached for shooting small stones or other projectiles
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
incredibly	adv: in a way that is very difficult to believe; exceedingly or extremely
devastating	adj: causing a great deal of destruction or damage
revolution	n: a large-scale attempt to overthrow the government of a country, often using violence or war;
release	v: to set free or allow to escape from confinement
substantially	adv: to a great extent or degree
pitcher	n: a container with a spout used for pouring liquids, particularly used for serving drinks such as water or juice; a player in baseball who pitches the ball toward the batter
norm	n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard
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
density	n: the quality of compactness of a substance
calculation	n: the act or process of using numbers to judge an amount of something
ballistic	adj: relating to or resembling the motion or behavior of a projectile in flight; intensely angry or out of control
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
caliber	n: a level of excellence or worth of someone or something; diameter of a tube or gun barrel
accuracy	n: the state or degree of being exact or correct; the ability to perform something with proficiency and without mistake
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
maim	v: to injure or wound someone seriously, particularly by permanently disabling or disfiguring a body part
distance	n: the amount of space between two points, measured in units such as miles, meters, or kilometers; the extent, scope, or range between two things, such as distance or emotional distance
medieval	adj: relating to or belonging to the Middle Age that is for the period of A.D.600 to A.D. 1450
tapestry	n: a piece of fabric or cloth that is woven with intricate designs or scenes, often depicting historical or mythological events; a complex or intricate story, idea, or situation
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
intention	n: something you want to do and are going to do
decisive	adj: making a clear and definite decision or choice; settling an issue
duel	n: formal, one-on-one combat between two people, typically with deadly weapons, often as a means of settling a dispute or seeking revenge
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
lumbering	adj: moving in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to being large or unwieldy; characterized by a lack of grace or agility; (noun) the activity or process of cutting down trees and preparing the wood for sale, typically on a large commercial scale
weigh	v: to have a particular weight; to carefully evaluate things before making a conclusion
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
short-range	adj: limited in extent, scope, or distance; designed or intended to operate or be effective only over a short distance or period of 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
misunderstand	v: to interpret or understand something in the wrong way
profoundly	adv: to a great or complete degree; deeply
hint	n: an indirect suggestion; a slight but appreciable amount of something
retrospect	n: a review or analysis of past events, particularly to gain insight or understanding; a consideration of something that has already occurred or been accomplished
puzzling	adj: confusing or difficult to understand; mysterious
attendant	n: a person who is employed to provide a service or perform tasks, often in a public place, such as a flight attendant, parking attendant, or hospital attendant
weird	adj: extraordinary, unexpected, or difficult to explain
presumably	adv: believed to be true or likely based on the available evidence, or supposed to be the case without definite proof
secondly	adv: used to introduce the second point or item in a list or series of statements, considerations, etc.
odd	adj: strange or unexpected; not divisible by two
react	v: to take action in response to something
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
oblivious	adj: not aware of something, especially what is happening around you; forgetful
speculate	v: to form a theory or conjecture or guess about a subject without solid evidence
medical	adj: relating to the treatment of illness or injuries; relating to the practice of medicine
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
apparent	adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly
anomaly	n: something or someone that deviates from what is expected or normal, often in a way that is difficult to explain or understand
journal	n: a newspaper or magazine specialized in a specific topic or profession
chain	n: a series of connected links or objects; a system or group of interconnected elements; a restraint or shackle
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
acromegaly	n: a disorder characterized by the excessive production of growth hormone in adulthood, leading to gradual enlargement of the bones, typically in the hands, feet, and facial features
benign	adj: kind and gentle; not harmful or malicious
tumor	n: a mass of diseased tissue that forms when cells in the body divide and grow in an uncontrolled way
pituitary	n: a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that influences the growth and sexual development of the body by producing hormones
gland	n: a group of cells in an animal’s body that produce substances needed by the body and release them through ducts or directly into the bloodstream
overproduction	n: the act of generating or producing a large quantity of something greater than the demand
hormone	n: a chemical substance made by organs that encourages or influences the development, growth, sex, etc., of an animal and is carried around the body in the blood
wrestling	n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground
unusually	adv: in a way that is not typical or expected
distinct	adj: noticeable from something else of a similar type
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
principal	adj: most important, main, or chief
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
compress	v: to press or squeeze together to make something take up less space
visual	adj: relating to seeing or sight
nervous	adj: worried and anxious about something; relating to the nerves
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
near-sighted	adj: having difficulty seeing objects at a distance; myopic
escort	n: a person or group of people accompanying someone for protection, guidance, or courtesy; a companion or attendant; a service or a person providing a service for accompanying someone or something to or from a destination
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
foe	n: an enemy or opponent; someone or something that is opposed to or in conflict with another