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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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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 |