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Word	Meaning	Advanced
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
descend	v: to move downward and lower; to come from, or to be connected by a relationship of blood
progenitor	n: a person or thing from whom a descendant or line of descendants is descended; an ancestor
homosexual	adj: sexually attracted to people of one’s own sex
erect	v: to construct or build something; to cause to rise; (adjective) upright or vertical
infuse	v: to fill something with a particular quality, feeling, or influence; to imbue
conscious	adj: being aware of and able to respond to what is happening around you
habitable	adj: able to be lived in, suitable or fit for living in, providing sufficient conditions for survival and well-being
distant	adj: far away in space, time, or where you are; far apart in relevance, relationship, or kinship
cousin	n: the child of your aunt or uncle
neanderthalensis	n: a species of the genus Homo that lived in Europe and western and central Asia from about 200,000 to 30,000 years ago
spark	v: to start something or make it grow, especially suddenly; to emit a tiny piece of fire or electricity
awareness	n: the fact or state of knowing something exists and is important
brain	n: the organ inside the head that is responsible for one’s movement, thought, memory, and feeling
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
evolutionary	adj: relating to or denoting how living things develop or change from earlier forms
catalyst	n: a person or thing that causes an important event to happen or changes the current situation rapidly; (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without being changed itself
gasp	v: to inhale sharply and audibly, often in response to strong emotion or sensation; to catch one’s breath suddenly, often due to shock or surprise
survival	n: the state of continuing to exist or live, frequently in the face of difficulty or danger
disappear	v: to cease to exist or be visible
ancestor	n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather
crawl	v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground
belly	n: the front part of the body below the chest, containing the stomach and bowels; the rounded or curved part of an object, such as a ship or aircraft
flicker	v: to shine unsteadily or intermittently, as if with a faint light
tallow	n: a hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles, soaps, and lubricants
paleolithic	adj: of or relating to the second period of the Stone Age, which represents almost the entire period of prehistoric human technology
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
juniper	n: a type of evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the cypress family, typically characterized by needle-like or scale-like leaves and bearing small, berry-like cones
fuse	n: a small part in an electrical device or machinery that can interrupt the flow of electrical current when it is overloaded; (verb) to become plastic or fluid or liquefied from heat
complexity	n: the state or quality of being complicated or intricate and difficult to understand
organization	n: a group of people who work together for a shared purpose
yearn	v: to strongly desire or long for something
sophisticated	adj: having a great deal of worldly experience and knowledge of people’s behavior, culture, and fashion
hunt	v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit
magic	n: beliefs and actions employed to influence supernatural beings and forces; any art or performance that invokes supernatural powers
shaman	n: a person who is regarded as having access to the spirit world and who typically acts as a healer or intermediary between spirits and humans in certain cultures and traditions
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
ritual	n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
rekindle	v: to revive or renew something that was previously lost or forgotten, often a relationship or feeling
irrevocably	adv: in a way that is impossible to be changed, reversed, or recovered
nostalgia	n: a sentimental longing or wistful affection for a period in the past
resonance	n: a deep, full, or reverberating sound or tone; a quality or feeling of a particular emotional or mental vibration or significance; a mutual or sympathetic connection or correspondence between two things
amazing	adj: extremely surprising, especially in a way that you like or admire
aesthetic	adj: connected with the enjoyment or study of beauty
expression	n: the act of conveying thoughts, feelings, or ideas using words, facial expressions, body language, or art; a look or gesture that conveys a particular emotion or mood
farewell	n: the act of departing politely; an expression of a wish or well-being at parting
discontent	n: dissatisfaction or unhappiness with a situation or condition; a feeling of displeasure or disapproval
distill	v: to purify or refine; to extract the essential elements
sliver	n: a small, thin, narrow piece or fragment of something, often characterized by its length or its sharpness or thinness; a small portion or amount of something, often used in a metaphorical sense to describe a trace or a hint of something
insight	n: the ability to gain an accurate and deep understanding of people or situations; an accurate and deep understanding of what something is like
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
forge	v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
adaptive	adj: capable of adjusting to new situations or changing conditions
imperative	adj: very important or requiring attention or action
mystery	n: something difficult to understand or explain; a secret or enigmatic quality that adds to the fascination or interest of something; a genre of fiction that involves the solution of a crime or a puzzle
elderly	adj: (a polite word for) old
biology	n: the scientific study of life and the natural processes of living things
philosophy	n: the study of general and fundamental questions, such as those about existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind
broth	n: a liquid in which meat, fish, or vegetables have been cooked, used as a base for soups and stews
genetic	adj: of or relating to genes (= parts of the DNA in cells) or the science of genes
humanity	n: all people living on the earth; the quality or state of being human rather than an animal, a machine, etc.
probable	adj: likely to happen or likely to be true
roughly	adv: approximately but not precisely; with a violent manner
corollary	n: (in mathematics) a theorem of less importance which can be readily deduced from the proof of another notable proposition; a practical consequence that follows naturally
population	n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
intellect	n: the ability to think logically and comprehend information, especially at an advanced level
acuity	n: the ability to perceive or discern with a high degree of accuracy and sensitivity; sharpness or keenness of senses, especially vision or hearing
technological	adj: based on scientific and industrial progress
wizard	n: a person who is skilled in magic or a particular technical field
achievement	n: a thing that someone has accomplished, primarily through their effort and ability
contrast	v: to put in opposition to show or emphasize differences
unravel	v: undo twisted, knitted, or woven threads by separating it
thread	n: a fine cord of natural or synthetic fibers or filaments, such as cotton or nylon, used in sewing, knitting, or weaving; a series of connected messages or comments on a social media platform or online forum, often related to a particular topic; a sequence or line of events, ideas, or actions that are connected or related; (verb) to pass a thread through a needle or other small opening, in preparation for sewing or stitching
inherent	adj: existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
orientation	n: a person’s basic attitudes, beliefs, and preferences about particular things; a course introducing a new situation or environment
progression	n: the act or process of changing to the next stage or phase or moving forward
affair	n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship
trajectory	n: the curved path followed by an object moving through space
pyramid	n: a polyhedron having a polygonal base and triangular sides with a common vertex; a massive monument with a square base and four triangular sides, begun by Cheops around 2700 BC as royal tombs in ancient Egypt
convenient	adj: useful, helpful, or quick to do
apex	n: the highest point or tip of something
flank	n: the side of an animal, especially the side between the last rib and the hip; the side of military or naval formation; (verb) to be located on either side of something
primitive	adj: of or relating to an early stage of society with no industry or technological development; simple, naive, or old-fashioned in style
opt	v: to make a choice from a range of possibilities
vision	n: the ability to think about or see the future with imagination and intelligence; the faculty of being able to see
possibility	n: a chance that something may happen or be true
existence	n: the state or fact of someone or something existing
sphere	n: a round object or geometric shape that is three-dimensional and symmetrical around a central point; a particular aspect or scope of life or activity
fling	v: to throw or push something or someone with force or recklessness, especially because you are angry
jewel	n: a precious stone that is cut and polished for use in jewelry
sacred	adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god
pacific	adj: peaceful in character or intent; tending to lessen or avoid conflict; calm or soothing in manner or tone; (noun, as “Pacific”) the largest and deepest of Earth’s oceanic divisions
navigate	v: to plan and direct the way that a ship, plane, etc. will travel, often by using a map
presence	n: the fact or state that someone or something exists, occurs, or is present
atoll	n: a ring-shaped coral reef or a chain of coral islands and reefs surrounding a central lagoon, typically formed by the subsidence of a volcanic island over time, leaving only the coral reefs visible above the water surface
visible	adj: capable of being seen; or open to easy view
horizon	n: the line at which the earth’s surface and the sky appear to meet; the range of interest or activity that can be anticipated
reverberate	v: to be repeated several times as an echo
hull	n: the main body or frame of a ship, airplane, or other vehicles, or the outer covering or shell of a seed, fruit, or other objects
vessel	n: a ship or large boat
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
refract	v: to bend or alter the direction of light, sound, or particles as they pass through different substances or mediums; to cause something to appear distorted or altered
perspicacity	n: the quality of having keen mental perception and understanding; the ability to easily discern or comprehend things, especially complex or subtle matters
forensic	adj: relating to the use of scientific methods and techniques to investigate and solve crimes or legal disputes; pertaining to or involved in legal or criminal proceedings; using scientific evidence to support a claim or argument in a court of law or other formal settings
fingerprint	n: a unique pattern of ridges and valleys on the surface of a finger that can be used to identify a person
sailor	n: a person who works on a ship or other seafaring vessel, often responsible for operating the ship and performing various duties onboard
distinguish	v: to notice or understand the difference between two people or things
swell	v: to become larger or more inflated; to become more intense or important
moving	adj: causing strong emotions or feelings, especially sadness or sympathy
canoe	n: a narrow, light boat with pointy ends and no keel that is propelled by a paddle
disturbance	n: something that interrupts a settled and peaceful condition or that makes someone feel nervous or worried
pulse	n: the regular heartbeat as it sends blood around the body, especially when it is felt at the wrist or side of the neck; a solid regular vibration of sound, electric current, light, or other waves
terrestrial	adj: of or relating to the Earth; relating to or inhabiting the land or the ground as opposed to the sea or air
explorer	n: a person who travels to places where no one or few people have been before to find out what is there
applied	adj: of or relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that is used in a practical way
realm	n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge
spirit	n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
empirical	adj: based on or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic
pursue	v: to do something or attempt to attain something over time; to follow or seek someone or something, especially in trying to catch them
observation	n: the act or activity of carefully examining or monitoring something or someone
lifetime	n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence;
billboard	n: a large outdoor sign or display that is used for advertising, marketing, or public information, typically located along highways or main roads
celebrate	v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
underwear	n: (also “undies”) clothes worn next to the skin under outer clothes
manual	adj: done by hand rather than by machine; (noun) a book of instructions, especially for operating a machine or learning a subject
pray	v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request
well-being	n: the state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
sentient	adj: having the ability to perceive or feel things, particularly through sense perception like touch or sight, especially at higher levels of intelligence and consciousness
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
blessing	n: a gift or favor from a higher power or force; an act or expression of approval, encouragement, or gratitude; something that brings happiness or good fortune
pilgrim	n: a person who journeys, especially a long distance, to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion
destination	n: the place to which someone or something is going or being sent; the ultimate purpose or goal of a journey or action
accompany	v: to go somewhere or travel with someone or something
nunnery	n: a convent or house of nuns; a community of women who have dedicated themselves to religious life and live together under vows
lifelong	adj: lasting for the whole of someone’s life
retreat	n: the act of moving back or withdrawing from a position or situation; a period of rest or relaxation away from work or everyday life
darshan	n: a Hindu term refers to seeing or beholding a deity, holy person, or sacred object, often considered a form of worship and is believed to allow devotees to establish a spiritual connection or receive blessings
noble	adj: having or showing excellent personal qualities or high moral principles that people admire
essence	n: the basic or most important part or quality of something that makes it what it is
suffer	v: to experience pain, distress, or hardship; to undergo or endure something painful or unpleasant
negative	adj: having the quality of something bad or harmful; expressing refusal
ignorance	n: lack of knowledge or information about a particular subject or fact
cling	v: to hold onto something tightly; to be closely attached to someone or something
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
static	adj: not moving or not capable of moving, not changing or not capable of changing
predictable	adj: capable of being known, seen or declared in advance
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
delineate	v: to describe or portray something in detail; to clearly and precisely define the boundaries or outline of something
contemplate	v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully
transformation	n: a complete change in form, nature, or appearance of someone or something
certainty	n: the state of being certain
mad	adj: insane, especially due to a mental illness; very angry
stream	n: a small, narrow river; a continuous flow of something, such as liquid, gas, people, vehicles, etc.
monk	n: a member of a religious community of men living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience
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
enlightenment	n: education that results in understanding and the spread of knowledge
geography	n: a field of science devoted to the study of the lands, features, inhabitants, and phenomena of the Earth
relation	n: the way two persons or groups of people feel and act toward one another
indigenous	adj: someone or something that is native to or occurring naturally in a particular place
literally	adv: in the real or original meaning of a word or phrase; in a literal sense or way; not figuratively
responsive	adj: quick to respond or react to something
aspiration	n: a strong desire to achieve something; the action or process of drawing breath
reciprocal	adj: given or felt by each toward the other; mutual; corresponding or interchangeable
obligation	n: the state of being morally or legally bound to do or pay something
participate	v: to take part in something
hamlet	n: a small village or settlement, often without a church
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
transvestite	n: (the term is considered outdated and has been largely replaced by terms like “crossdresser” or “gender non-conforming”) a person who wears clothing typically associated with the opposite sex, often for personal expression, identity exploration, or entertainment purposes
able-bodied	adj: having a healthy and strong body capable of physical activities; not suffering from physical disabilities that limit movement or strength
ordinary	adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree
spin	v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
marked	adj: having a noticeable feature or distinctive quality; easily noticeable or obvious
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
mound	n: a raised area of ground or dirt, often used for burial, construction, or as a fortification; a large, rounded pile or heap
libation	n: a ritualistic pouring of a liquid, such as wine or water, as an offering to a deity or spirit; any liquid that is drunk during a social gathering or celebration
alcohol	n: a clear liquid that can make people drunk and is used in medicines, cleaning products, etc.
vortex	n: a mass of whirling air, water, dust, or smoke, especially a whirlpool or whirlwind
feminine	adj: relating to women; having the features or appearance often associated with women
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
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
exhaustion	n: the state of being extremely tired and lacking energy or strength
sacrifice	n: the act of killing an animal or person or surrendering a possession as an offering to a deity; (verb) to give up something important or valuable to help another person or get or do something that seems more important
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
reaffirm	v: to state something again strongly to emphasize that it is still true
planet	n: any of the nine large celestial bodies that circle in the solar system; any celestial body that revolves around a star
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
chew	v: to crush or grind something, especially food, with the teeth and then swallow it
coca	n: a plant native to South America whose leaves are used in the production of cocaine and other stimulants; a drink made from the leaves of this plant
localize	v: to restrict or confine something to a specific area or location; to adapt or translate something for a particular region or market
Andean	adj: relating to or characteristic of the Andes mountain range, which spans several South American countries, such as Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador
fantastic	adj: extremely good; excellent
festival	n: a celebration or event, usually marking a particular religious or cultural occasion, often involving processions, music, dancing, and the performance of plays or other artistic works
reappear	v: to show up again or return after not being heard of or seen for a period of time
dirt	n: soil, dust, or any substance that makes a surface not clean; the part of the earth’s surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
valley	n: a long depression on the surface of the land, which typically contains a river
dominate	v: to have or control a lot of power and influence over somebody or something
tongue	n: a moveable mass of muscle tissue covered with mucous membrane that is in the mouth; a language
glacier	n: a slowly moving mass of ice formed from snow on mountains or near the North Pole or the South Pole
fusion	n: the process of combining two or more things to form a single entity
Christ	n: the man that Christians believe is the prophet and the son of God, and whose life and sermons form the basis for Christianity
pre-Columbian	adj: relating to the time period or cultures that existed in the Americas before the arrival of Christopher Columbus and European colonizers in the late 15th century
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
empower	v: to give someone the power or authority to do something
deconstruct	v: to break something down into its separate parts to interpret or analyze it; to interpret or analyze a text, an artwork, etc. to show that there is no fixed meaning
icon	n: a picture or statue of a holy person considered to be a sacred thing; a little icon on the screen of a computer or smartphone that denotes an application or a file
contrary	n: acting in opposition to what is expected or desired
royal	adj: relating to or belonging to the king or queen or a member of their family
notion	n: a general idea or understanding of something, particularly an abstract or complex concept; a belief or opinion, often one that is not based on solid evidence or facts
hitch	v: to move something into a different position jerkily; to travel by getting free rides from motorists; to hook or entangle
obelisk	n: a tall, four-sided, narrow tapering monument that typically ends in a pyramid-like shape at the top; ancient Egyptian architecture and often used today as a monument or commemoration
constantly	adv: all the time
altar	n: a raised platform or table used for religious ceremonies, sacrifices, or offerings
bearing	n: the way in which one comports oneself; a posture or stance, especially one indicative of confidence or authority; the horizontal direction or position of a place, object, or person relative to another
astonishment	n: a feeling of very great surprise
bisect	v: to divide or cut something into two equal parts, typically by a straight line or plane
skyline	n: the outline of buildings and other structures against the sky, especially when viewed from a distance
empire	n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government
outermost	adj: farthest from the center or the inside; located on or relating to the outer part or surface of something
alignment	n: an arrangement in which two or more elements are placed in a straight line or parallel to each other
overhead	n: the expense of maintaining something that is involved in operating a business, such as rent and heating; (adverb) above your head; in the sky
envelop	v: to surround and cover completely; to encase
equivalent	n: having the same value, quality, meaning, purpose, etc.
dawn	n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky
universe	n: everything that exists, especially all physical matter, including planets, stars, galaxies, and all other forms of matter and energy
slope	n: a surface with one end or side that is higher than the other
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
rhythm	n: a strong regular repeated pattern of sounds, words, or musical notes that are used in music, poetry, and dancing
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
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
descendant	n: children or offspring of a specific person, plant, or animal
survivor	n: a person who remains alive after an event in which others have died
civilization	n: a complex and highly organized society that has developed over time and has a dominant culture, including features such as language, religion, government, technology, and social customs
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
priest	n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith
extraordinary	adj: exceptional, unexpected, very unusual; surpassing the ordinary or usual
sequester	v: to take temporary possession of someone’s property until a debt is paid.
shadowy	adj: dark, dim, or vague, as if obscured by shadows; mysterious or uncertain
deliberately	adv: done in an intentional or slow and careful manner
evoke	v: to bring or recall a feeling, memory, or image into your mind
womb	n: the organ of a woman or female mammal in which a baby develops before birth
abstract	adj: based on general ideas, feelings, or qualities and not on any a physical or concrete existence
maintain	v: to continue to uphold or sustain; to keep in a particular state or condition; to assert or declare something to be true
propose	v: to make a proposal, declare a plan for something
cosmic	adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless
balance	n: a condition in which everything has the same weight or force; something left after other parts have been taken away
anthropology	n: the scientific study of humanity, concerned with human behavior, human biology, cultures, societies, and linguistics in both the present and past, including past human species
baroque	adj: of or relating to an ornate and elaborate style of art, architecture, and music that flourished in Europe in the late 16th and early 17th centuries; characterized by a sense of grandeur and drama
religion	n: a deep conviction in a supernatural power that controls human destiny
awesome	adj: inspiring fear, admiration, or respect; very good, nice, fun, etc.
consume	v: to spend something, especially fuel, energy, or time, in a large amount
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
gourd	n: large fruit with a hard, often ornamentally-shaped shell that is commonly used for food, decoration, or musical instruments
symbol	n: something visible that is used to represent something else
loom	v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way
weave	v: to make cloth, a carpet, a basket, etc., by repeatedly crossing a single thread through two sets of long threads at a right angle to them
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
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
exploit	v: to make full use of and gain an advantage from resources, opportunities, etc.
ecology	n: the study of the relationships between living organisms, including humans, and their physical environment
niche	n: a specialized role or position that a species occupies within an ecosystem; a job or position particularly well suited to the person who occupies it
gradient	n: the degree or rate of incline or decline along a physical or abstract line; a gradual progression
gesture	n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning
spinning	n: the act of rotating rapidly around an axis; in the context of textiles, the process of twisting fibers together to form thread or yarn
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
calcium	n: a chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20, which is an important mineral for the human body
buildup	n: the accumulation or increase of something over time
aspect	n: one part or feature of a situation, problem, subject, etc.
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
powder	n: a dry and fine substance that consists of very small, loose particles
ash	n: the powdery residue left after the burning of a substance, typically containing minerals and other impurities; the solid remains of a dead person after cremation
limestone	n: a sedimentary rock that is composed mainly of calcium carbonate, which is the mineral calcite
ph	n: a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a substance, on a scale of 0 to 14, with seven being neutral, lower values indicating greater acidity, and higher values indicating greater alkalinity
facilitate	v: to make something easier or more likely to happen
absorption	n: a process in which one substance permeates another; a fluid permeates or is dissolved by a liquid or solid
cocaine	n: a highly addictive stimulant drug that is derived from the leaves of the coca plant, often used recreationally for its euphoric effects but also used in medicine as a local anesthetic and vasoconstrictor
chloride	n: a compound that is formed when the element chlorine is combined with another element, such as sodium, potassium, or calcium, and chloride ions are found in many types of salts and are important for bodily functions such as digestion and fluid balance
stroke	n: a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death; the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club, racket, etc.
goldsmith	n: a person who works in gold, creating items such as jewelry, coins, and other decorative items
conquest	n: the act or process of taking control of a country, area, or situation
isolate	v: to physically or socially separate someone or something from other people or things
volcanic	adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano
mass	n: a large amount of a substance with no definite shape or form; a large number of people or things grouped or crowded together
soar	v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease
plain	adj: without being decorated in any way; (Noun) a vast expanse of flat land with few trees
embassy	n: the diplomatic building where a country’s representatives to a foreign country are based
infant	n: a baby or very young child
invite	v: to ask someone to come or join; to offer an opportunity or possibility for something to happen or take place
journalist	n: a person who collects and writes news stories or articles for newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or other online media
permit	v: to allow for something to happen or be done; (noun) the act of giving a formal, usually written, authorization
peak	n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain
destiny	n: the events that will inevitably happen to a particular person or thing in the future
initiate	v: to begin or start something; to teach the basics or fundamentals of something to somebody; to formally admit someone into a group or organization
confine	v: to restrict the movement of someone or something
ceremonial	adj: of or relating to a ceremony (= a formal event performed on a special occasion) or ritual, especially a formal or elaborate one
surround	v: to be all around something or somebody
hut	n: a small, simple, and often crude shelter or dwelling, typically made of natural materials such as wood or mud
cleanse	v: to purify or get rid of impurities or toxins; to wash or scrub thoroughly, often in a ritualistic or symbolic context; to purge or remove negative or harmful influences or substances from something; (noun) an act of cleaning or purifying something, typically the body
spindle	n: a rotating shaft that serves as axes for larger rotating parts; (biology) tiny fibers that are seen in cell division
elevate	v: to raise something from a lower to a higher position; to give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
homeland	n: a place regarded as one’s native country or where one belongs
crest	n: a peak or ridge, especially on a mountain or wave; a decorative tuft or topknot
interpret	v: to explain or assign the meaning of information, actions, etc.
bump	v: to hit or knock against something hard, often with a dull sound; to meet with by accident
intense	adj: (especially of a feeling) very strong; extremely sharp or severe
kidnapping	n: the act of taking somebody away illegally and holding them captive
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
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
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
ford	n: a shallow place in a river or stream where it is possible to walk or drive across
patrol	n: the act of guarding an area or conducting surveillance of an area to maintain order, perform security functions, or prevent crime; a group of officers or soldiers that conducts such an operation
harrowing	adj: causing distress or suffering; extremely distressing
fascinating	adj: extremely interesting
divination	n: the practice of seeking knowledge of the future or unknown through supernatural means or the interpretation of omens, signs, and events
divine	adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred
filmmaking	n: the process or art of making movies
filmmaker	n: a person who makes films, typically as a profession
element	n: a fundamental or essential part of something
highland	adj: an area of elevated land or hilly terrain
brothel	n: (also “whorehouse”) a place where people, particularly women, engage in sexual activity for payment; a house of prostitution
casino	n: a business or establishment that provides gambling services, such as slot machines, table games, or sports betting; a facility or venue that hosts events or entertainment, often featuring dining or recreational amenities
dismiss	v: to regard something or someone as not important and not worth considering; to terminate someone’s employment
ruin	v: to damage, spoil, or demolish something; (noun) an unrecoverable state of devastation and destruction,
arctic	adj: of or relating to the region around the North Pole or the Arctic Ocean; very cold
inspire	v: to make somebody fill with the desire, confidence, or enthusiasm, especially to do something creative
vice	n: wrongdoing or wicked behavior; (in the form of vice versa) with the order reversed; (as a prefix) someone with a job immediately below a particular person
president	n: the leader of a republic, for example, the US; the person in charge of the organization such as a company, university, club, etc.
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
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
carve	v: to create something by cutting wood or stone; to turn sharply
affirmation	n: a statement declaring something to be true strongly
tragic	adj: causing great sadness or suffering; very unfortunate
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
remains	n: the leftover parts or pieces of something that have been destroyed, removed, or consumed; the physical or biological remains of a deceased person, plant, animal
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
topography	n: the arrangement and physical features of a particular area or region, including its natural and artificial elements and their relative positions and elevations; the study or description of this arrangement and these features
myriad	adj: a very large number
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
facet	n: one of the many aspects or sides of a subject or situation, especially when seen from different angles or perspectives; a particular feature or characteristic of something
fundamental	adj: forming an essential base or core from which everything else develops or is affected
collective	adj: done or shared by every member of a group of people
repertoire	n: the range or variety of skills, abilities, performances, or works that a person or group is capable of producing or performing; the entire body of works that is available to an individual or group to choose from when performing or producing something
confront	v: to face, meet or deal with a problem or difficult situation or person
ensue	v: to happen or follow as a result or consequence of something
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
industrial	adj: of or relating to or resulting from industry
scarcely	adv: hardly or almost not; only just
shallow	adj: not having much distance from the top to the bottom
quest	n: a long or challenging search for something
burning	adj: intense or scorching heat
legacy	n: something that is handed down from an earlier generation or time, often something that has had a significant impact on subsequent generations; a bequest made by a person in their will, often money or property
brilliance	n: the quality of being very clever or talented; the quality of being very bright or shining
virtually	adv: almost completely
spiritual	adj: relating to or affecting the human spirit or soul as opposed to material or physical things
quaint	adj: attractively or charmingly old-fashioned or unusual often used to describe something with a pleasingly unusual or quirky appearance or manner
destine	v: to determine or set the course of something in advance, often in a way that seems predetermined or inevitable; to specify or choose someone or something for a particular fate or outcome
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
dynamic	adj: having a lot of energy, ideas, and enthusiasm, and a strong personality; of or relating to dynamics (= the branch of physics and engineering concerned with the forces that cause motions of bodies)
identifiable	adj: capable of being recognized
optimistic	adj: hoping or expecting that good thing will happen or something will be successful
agent	n: a person who represents and negotiates on behalf of someone else, such as a literary agent or talent agent; (of chemistry and medicine) a substance that brings about a chemical or physical effect; (of computer science) a piece of software that performs a task autonomously
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something