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Word	Meaning	Advanced
astrology	n: the study of the movements and relative positions of celestial bodies interpreted as having an influence on human affairs and the natural world
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
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
zodiac	n: a band or belt of the imaginary celestial sphere divided into twelve equal parts, each named after and associated with a particular constellation; any similar system of division or categorization based on astrological or astronomical concepts
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
arrangement	n: a plan or preparation for the future event; the action or process of placing things in a particular order
jade	n: a green or white mineral, typically composed of jadeite or nephrite, used for making jewelry and ornamental objects; an old or over-worked horse
emperor	n: the male ruler of an empire
ruling	n: a decision, judgment, or decree made by a judge, court, or other authority; a set of guiding principles or regulations that dictate behavior or procedures; (adjective) dominant or authoritative in a particular situation
devise	v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination
spot	n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it
ox	n: a large domesticated mammal, commonly used for draft purposes, with two broad horns and a heavyset body
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
kind-hearted	adj: having a caring and sympathetic nature; characterized by concern for the well-being and happiness of others
nimble	adj: quick and light in movement or action
hop	v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc.
dragon	n: a mythical monster typically depicted as a giant reptile with wings, claws, and a fiery breath often portrayed as being fierce and dangerous
creature	n: a living being, especially an animal
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
gallop	v: (of a horse) to run very quickly so that all four feet come off the ground together; to proceed very quickly
startle	v: to cause a sudden or unexpected reaction of surprise, alarm, or fear in someone, typically by means of a sudden and loud noise, movement, or event
rear	adj: at, toward, or near the back part of something; (verb) to look after a child until it is an adult
sneak	v: to go somewhere, or take someone or something somewhere secretly or stealthily; to steal or do something secretly or stealthily
rooster	n: a male chicken, especially one that is adult; a bird that has a distinctive red comb, wattle, and crowing call
atop	adv: on, to, or at the top
raft	n: a flat structure, usually made of logs or planks, that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmer
weed	n: a wild plant growing where it is not wanted and in competition with cultivated plants
trio	n: a group or set of three people or things, especially musicians playing together
comfort	n: a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
harmonious	adj: characterized by harmony or agreement; free from conflict or disagreement; pleasing or soothing in sound or tone
scramble	v: to move or climb quickly and awkwardly, often using your hands to help you
shore	n: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, broad river, or other large body of water; (verb) to support by placing against something solid or rigid
frolic	v: to play and move around happily and energetically
claim	v: to assert that something is true; to demand or request something as one’s own; to lay legal or moral right to something; (noun) a demand or assertion of a right or something that one believes to be true
nap	n: a short sleep, especially during the day
waddle	v: to walk with short, unsteady steps, swaying from side to side; (noun) a rolling gait or awkward walk, often accompanied by the swaying of the body from side to side, as is typical of certain birds and aquatic animals
associate	v: to mentally connect someone or something with someone or something else
cycle	n: an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs; a bicycle or motorcycle
tradition	n: a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has been passed down from generation to generation within a group or society
overlap	v: to partially cover something by going beyond its edge
heavenly	adj: of or relating to heaven, the sky, or the divine; delightful, divine, or exquisite in nature or quality
combination	n: a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
supposedly	adv: according to what is generally assumed or believed without actually knowing for sure
enshrine	v: to cherish or protect something as if it is sacred; to place something in a position of honor or respect
communal	adj: belonging to or used by a group rather than individuals; for common use
consult	v: to seek or get advice or information from a person, book, or other source having special knowledge on a particular subject
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
mythical	adj: based on or related to myths, legends, or folklore; existing only in tales or in the imagination
replace	v: to take the place of something
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute