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| Word | Meaning | Advanced |
|---|---|---|
| priestess | n: a female priest, especially one who is associated with a non-Christian religion or ancient belief system | |
| underground | adj: under the surface of the ground; a secret group organized to achieve a specific purpose, such as overthrowing the government or occupying a force | |
| chamber | n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament | |
| proclaim | v: to announce or state something publicly and forcefully | |
| innocent | adj: not guilty of a crime, offense, etc.; not having an evil mind or knowledge | |
| judge | n: a person who makes decisions in a court of law; (verb) to determine the result of or form a critical opinion of something | |
| guilty | adj: feeling responsible for or having done something wrong or criminal | |
| burial | n: the act or ceremony of placing a dead body in a grave | |
| blanket | n: a large piece of soft material used to cover or wrap a person or thing to keep them warm; (adjective) broad in scope or content | |
| emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
| threshold | n: the floor or ground that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway; the smallest detectable sensation | |
| pause | v: to take a short break from talking or doing something before continuing | |
| 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 | |
| aristocratic | adj: relating to or characteristic of the aristocracy (= the most powerful class of society); noble or aristocratic in manner or appearance | |
| wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
| spectacle | n: something or someone seen, especially a notable or unusual sight; an optical device consisting of a frame that houses a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision | |
| suspect | v: to consider anything to be actual or probable | |
| virgin | n: a person who has never had sex; (adjective) being used or worked for the first time | |
| patrician | n: a person of noble or high rank; an aristocrat | |
| apparent | adj: able to see or understand easily or clearly | |
| candidate | n: a person who is seeking or being considered for some kind of position, title, honor, or award; a job applicant | |
| goddess | n: a female god, especially in ancient mythology; a woman who is worshipped or adored | |
| vest | n: a sleeveless garment that is usually worn over a shirt and serves either as a protective layer or as an article of clothing for extra warmth; (verb) to give or confer a right, power, or authority | |
| vigil | n: a period of wakefulness maintained for any reason, typically for prayer, meditation, or watchkeeping; a period of observation or surveillance, especially for security or safety reasons | |
| flame | n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger | |
| statue | n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way | |
| represent | v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute | |
| temple | n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead | |
| locate | v: to specify or determine the exact position of someone or something | |
| shift | n: a slight transition in position, direction, or trend | |
| continuation | n: the act of carrying something on over time without interruption | |
| symbol | n: something visible that is used to represent something else | |
| modest | adj: having or showing a humble estimate of one’s merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions | |
| 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 | |
| ritual | n: any customary observance or practice; any prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies | |
| purity | n: the state of being undiluted or unmixed with anything else; the state of being free from immorality, especially of a sexual nature | |
| fellow | adj: someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same class, profession, or situation as you | |
| fountain | n: a structure usually consisting of a basin and a jet of water that is sprayed into the air, often used for decoration or as a source of drinking water | |
| 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 | |
| sacred | adj: connected with religion or religious purposes; worthy of respect or dedication because of a connection with a god | |
| conduct | v: to organize and carry out a particular activity | |
| 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 | |
| intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
| accuse | v: to charge or criticize someone with a crime or wrongdoing | |
| incest | n: the act of engaging in sexual activity with a close relative, such as a parent, sibling, or cousin; a taboo or prohibited activity in many cultures and societies | |
| chastity | n: the state or practice of refraining from sexual activity, particularly outside of marriage; moral and sexual purity or modesty | |
| predecessor | n: a person who held a position or office before the current holder | |
| bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
| chief | adj: most important or primary; (noun) a person who is in charge | |
| priest | n: a person who performs religious duties and ceremonies, especially in the Christian faith | |
| investigation | n: the act or process of thoroughly examining a crime, problem, statement, etc., to uncover the truth | |
| discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
| protest | n: a strong expression of disagreement, disapproval, or opposition | |
| weep | v: to cry tears because of sadness, rage, or pain | |
| pave | v: to cover something with a hard, flat material such as stones, bricks, or concrete, to make it suitable for travel or use |
