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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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butler | n: a male servant in charge of serving food and drinks and taking care of household duties | |
widen | v: to become or make something broader, wider, more extensive | |
gyre | n: a circular or spiral motion, particularly a vortex or large-scale system of rotating ocean currents | |
falcon | n: a bird of prey characterized by its sharp talons and hooked beak; typically having a long tail and wingspan and known for its swift and agile flight | |
falconer | n: a person who trains, hunts with, or keeps falcons or other birds of prey | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
anarchy | n: a state of society without government or law | |
loose | adj: not securely fixed or fastened in place or able to be detached or separated from something | |
dim | adj: poorly lit; not bright | |
tide | n: the cyclical rise and fall of sea level caused by the moon’s gravitational pull | |
ceremony | n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn | |
innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
drown | v: to die or cause to die by being unable to breathe underwater | |
conviction | n: a strong belief or opinion, especially one that is based on principles or evidence; (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed | |
intensify | v: to increase or make something increase in extent or strength | |
revelation | n: a fact that has been disclosed to others, especially a surprising one; the act of revealing or telling the fact or truth to others; communication of knowledge to humans by a divine or supernatural agency | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
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 | |
desert | n: arid land with little or no vegetation often covered with sand or rocks | |
gaze | v: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else | |
blank | adj: without any writing or printing; empty or devoid of ideas, information, or meaning; unable to remember or recall information | |
pitiless | adj: without pity or mercy; relentless; ruthless; displaying no compassion or concern for the suffering or well-being of others | |
thigh | n: the part of the human leg between the hip and the knee; in animals, the corresponding upper part of the hind leg | |
reel | n: a cylinder on which film, wire, or other flexible materials that can be wound | |
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 | |
indignant | adj: angry or resentful at what is perceived as unfair treatment | |
vex | v: to irritate or annoy with petty frustrations; to cause distress or agitation | |
nightmare | n: a very frightening or unpleasant dream | |
cradle | n: a small bed for an infant, often designed to rock back and forth; a place or region where something begins or originates | |
rough | adj: not quite exact or correct; having or caused by an irregular surface |