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Word	Meaning	Advanced
vast	adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity
plateau	n: an elevated, relatively level expanse of land, typically vast and extending over a large area; a state or period of little or no change following a period of growth, development, or progress
basalt	n: a dark, fine-grained volcanic rock that forms from the solidification of lava
slab	n: a flat, rectangular piece of material, such as wood or concrete; often used to describe a large, heavy, or solid object or structure
column	n: one of the vertical blocks that split content on a page or screen from top to bottom; an upright pillar that often supports an arch, entablature, or other structure or stands alone as a monument
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
causeway	n: a raised road or track, usually made of earth, gravel, or stone, that crosses a low or wetland area
stretch	v: to make or be capable of making anything longer or broader without hurting or breaking
molten	adj: in a liquid state as a result of being heated
lava	n: molten rock that has been extruded from a volcano and solidified; a highly fluid, highly heated substance or material
contract	n: a legally binding agreement between two or more parties, setting out their rights and obligations to each other, typically in writing and enforceable by law
fracture	n: the breaking or cracking of a rigid material or object such as bone
volcanic	adj: relating to or produced by or consisting of volcano
eruption	n: an instance of a sudden and violent release of lava, gas, or ash from a volcano; a sudden outburst or explosion of something
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
accord	n: an official agreement or treaty between two organizations, countries, etc.; (verb) allow to have
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
disturbance	n: something that interrupts a settled and peaceful condition or that makes someone feel nervous or worried
taunt	v: to tease or ridicule in a challenging manner
threat	n: a strong indication or likelihood of harm, danger, or adverse consequences; an expression of intent to inflict harm or injury on someone or something, often made as a means of coercion or intimidation
roar	v: to make a loud, deep sound, like a lion or a car engine
insult	n: a remark or action that causes offense or disrespect; (verb) to treat, mention, or speak to rudely
hurl	v: to throw something with great force
dramatic	adj: very sudden, very excellent, or full of action and excitement
strength	n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong
clump	n: a small group of bushes, trees, flowers, people, etc.
heave	v: to lift or hoist something heavy with effort; to throw or hurl something, often with force; to rise or fall with a rhythmic motion, as in the heaving of the sea
rival	n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area
isle	n: a small island, especially one in the sea
crater	n: a huge bowl-shaped cavity in the earth or an object in space, usually created by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite
disturb	v: to interrupt someone who is trying to work, sleep, etc.
lough	n: (originating from Ireland and Scotland) a lake or a bay that is almost surrounded by land
toss	v: to throw something carelessly with a light motion
boulder	n: a large, smooth rock, typically one that has been worn away from a cliff or mountain by erosion
scot	n: a tax or payment, particularly a share or portion of something; a person from Scotland or a Scottish immigrant
march	v: to walk militarily with stiff, regular steps
rage	n: a strong feeling of anger or violence
loom	v: to appear or take shape as a large, especially in a frightening way
substantial	adj: fairly large in size, value, or importance
sight	n: the ability to see; anything that is seen
colossal	adj: extremely large and impressive
thunder	n: the loud, deep sound made by air expanding along the path of a bolt of lightning; a deep, prolonged loud noise
courage	n: the ability to face danger, difficulty, uncertainty, or pain without being overcome by fear or despair; the quality of being brave or courageous
falter	v: to hesitate or stumble in action or speech; to lose strength or momentum; to become unsteady or shaky
crush	v: to press it firmly, usually with your hands or a tool, so that it becomes flat or smaller
fist	n: a hand with the fingers clenched tightly into the palm to form a hard rounded shape; an act of striking someone or something with the fist
tremble	v: to shake slightly in a way that you cannot control, for example, because you are frightened, angry, or excited, or because of illness
bulk	n: the quantity or size of something that is very large; the main part of something
hatch	v: to cause an egg to break to allow a young animal to come out; to produce and expand something that is in an early stage
cunning	adj: clever or skillful in achieving a goal, especially deceptively or secretly; shrewd or wily
illusion	n: a false idea or belief, especially about somebody or about a situation
cradle	n: a small bed for an infant, often designed to rock back and forth; a place or region where something begins or originates
disguise	v: to hide or alter someone’s appearance to deceive or mislead others
enormous	adj: extremely large or great
pound	n: the standard unit of money in the UK; the standard unit of weight equal to 16 ounces
enrage	v: to make someone extremely angry
shatter	v: to break suddenly into many pieces
conceal	v: to prevent something from being seen, found, observed, or discovered
sow	v: to plant seeds in the ground to grow crops or plants; to establish or set in motion
doubt	n: a feeling of being uncertain about something, especially about how good or accurate it is
squawk	v: to make a loud, harsh, or shrill noise or cry, often in a repetitive or complaining manner; to complain or protest loudly or vehemently
gigantic	adj: extremely large
hefty	adj: large, bulky, and heavy; impressively large, substantial, or powerful; large in amount, extent, or significance
infant	n: a baby or very young child
swaddle	v: to wrap tightly with cloth or blankets, typically done with infants to provide them with a sense of security and comfort; to restrain or restrict movement by wrapping tightly
pile	n: a collection of objects positioned one on top of another; a large sum of something, such as money
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
shudder	v: to tremble uncontrollably or convulsively, often due to fear, cold, or intense emotion; to recoil or react strongly to something unpleasant, disturbing, or shocking
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
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
identical	adj: being the exact same one
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground