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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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rag | n: a piece of cloth, especially an old one, torn or cut into strips and used for cleaning | |
emerge | v: to move out of or away from something and become visible | |
swamp | n: an area of low-lying land that is flooded or saturated with water, often having a growth of natural vegetation | |
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 | |
giant | adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are | |
scorpion | n: a small creature similar to an insect with a segmented body, a pair of pincers, and a long, thin tail that ends in a venomous sting | |
beg | v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something | |
magnificent | adj: extremely beautiful and impressive; grand or noble in thought or deed | |
mansion | n: a very large and imposing house | |
mistress | n: a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a, often, married man; a woman who is in a position of authority or control and directs the work of others | |
grim | adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy | |
companion | n: a person or an animal with whom you spend a lot of time, or you travel | |
slam | v: to shut a door or window noisily; to strike something violently or noisily | |
cot | n: a small bed for a baby or child, typically with high sides to prevent the child from falling out | |
pity | n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain | |
straw | n: dry stalks of cereal plants used as fodder, fuel, basket, etc. | |
ordinary | adj: not different, exceptional, or unexpected in any way, especially in quality, ability, size, or degree | |
beggar | n: a person who asks for money or food from others, particularly as a means of survival due to poverty or homelessness | |
goddess | n: a female god, especially in ancient mythology; a woman who is worshipped or adored | |
murder | n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally | |
infant | n: a baby or very young child | |
discreet | adj: characterized by the ability to keep secrets or maintain confidentiality; showing prudence, tact, or reserve in behavior or speech; not likely to draw attention or cause offense | |
aid | n: things sent to help countries in need, notably food or money; support | |
venomous | adj: extremely poisonous or injurious; containing or producing venom; marked by deep ill will | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
fierce | adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening | |
servant | n: a person who performs duties for others, especially a person employed in a house on domestic duties or as a personal attendant | |
settle | v: to reach an agreement of disagreement | |
humble | adj: having or showing a modest or low estimate of one’s quality or importance | |
accommodation | n: a place to live, work, or stay, particularly for a temporary or short-term period; adjustment or adaptation to meet various needs or circumstances | |
fume | v: to emit gas, smoke, vapor, or a strong, unpleasant odor; to show anger, irritation, or annoyance in a visible way; (noun) gas or vapor that is emitted from a substance, usually as a result of heating or combustion | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
offend | v: to cause someone to feel upset, angry, or annoyed | |
divine | adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred | |
combine | v: to join or merge to form a single thing or group | |
venom | n: a toxic substance produced by an animal, typically a snake or insect, and injected into prey or an enemy by biting or stinging | |
creep | v: to move slowly, quietly, and carefully, usually to avoid being seen or heard | |
crawl | v: to move forward slowly, as people or animals with their bodies near the ground | |
peaceful | adj: not involving violence, conflict, or war | |
mighty | adj: very large, powerful, or strong | |
hostess | n: a woman who receives or entertains guests at home or in a social setting; a female who is in charge of organizing and overseeing a formal event or gathering | |
awaken | v: to stop sleeping or to cause someone to stop sleeping | |
wail | v: to make a prolonged, high-pitched cry expressing grief, pain, or anger | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
doorway | n: an opening in a wall for a door to fit into | |
weep | v: to cry tears because of sadness, rage, or pain | |
cradle | n: a small bed for an infant, often designed to rock back and forth; a place or region where something begins or originates | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
recite | v: to say a poem, piece of literature, etc. aloud from memory, | |
poison | n: a substance that can cause illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin; something harmful, malicious, or toxic; the act of damaging or ruining a relationship; (verb) to introduce a substance into something or someone harmful and potentially deadly | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
penetrate | v: to pass into or through something, often by overcoming resistance | |
hasten | v: to move or act quickly; to cause or encourage something to happen sooner or more rapidly; to accelerate or speed up | |
invoke | v: to call upon or request help or support, especially from a higher power; to mention or use something as a reason or justification for actions or decisions | |
neutral | adj: not helping or assisting either side in a conflict, argument, etc. | |
stir | v: to mix a liquid or substance by using a spoon or something similar; to cause to be agitated, excited, or roused | |
gratitude | n: the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness | |
lament | v: to express sadness, grief, or disappointment about something, often by complaining or mourning | |
callous | adj: insensitive and cruel to the suffering of others; having an emotionally hardened or unfeeling attitude; hardened or thickened, especially referring to skin or other tissue that has been subjected to repeated friction or irritation | |
awe | n: a feeling of respect and wonder inspired by someone or something greatly admired | |
poultice | n: a soft, warm mass of material, such as bread, herbs, or clay that is applied to a part of the body to relieve inflammation, pain, or other discomforts; a medicated mixture that is spread on a soft cloth and placed over a wound or injury to help it heal | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
incantation | n: a series of words or phrases repeated over and over again, often in a ritual or spiritual context; a spell or charm believed to have magical power; a formulaic expression used to evoke a particular emotion or mental state |