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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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ancient | adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old | |
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 | |
celebrate | v: to acknowledge a memorable or good day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity | |
liberty | n: the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one’s way of life, behavior, or political views | |
gong | n: a metal disk that produces a deep, resonant sound when struck with a mallet or other object, often used in percussion music or as a signal in various contexts | |
tenant | n: a person or group who occupies or has temporary possession of a property or space owned by someone else, typically through a rental agreement or lease | |
apartment | n: a self-contained living unit within a larger building or complex, typically consisting of one or more rooms or an open space used for living, cooking, and sleeping | |
cram | v: to force or try to fit a large amount of information into a short time, especially in preparation for an examination; to force or try to fit a large amount of something into a small space | |
grunt | v: to make a short, low noise in the throat | |
pose | v: to present a risk, problem, or other issues that must be addressed | |
considerable | adj: large in size, extent, amount, or significance; noteworthy or substantial in importance | |
fir | n: a type of tall evergreen tree that is native to the northern hemisphere, with needle-like leaves and cones that stand upright on the branches | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
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 | |
uncommon | adj: not occurring or seen very often; rare | |
dawn | n: the time of day when the sun’s light starts to show in the sky | |
milestone | n: an important event or stage in the development or progress of something; a stone by the side of a road to show distances | |
shrine | n: a place considered holy because of its association with a deity or a sacred person or relic or because it is a place of pilgrimage or worship | |
protective | adj: serving to protect or shield from harm or danger; designed to prevent damage or injury | |
deity | n: a divine being or god worshipped and revered by people in a particular religion or culture | |
bull | n: a male bovine animal; an investor who has a positive outlook on the market or a particular investment and buys with the expectation of prices increasing | |
amulet | n: a small object, often worn as a necklace or bracelet, believed to have magical or protective powers, typically containing a charm or inscription | |
pray | v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request | |
survive | v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period | |
military | adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare | |
tribune | n: an official in ancient Rome who represented various social groups and had the power to veto decisions made by other officials; a platform or elevated area used for speaking or addressing a public audience | |
command | n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something | |
empire | n: a group of countries ruled by one leader or government | |
arrange | v: to plan, prepare for, and carry out something | |
population | n: the total number of people in a country, region, or location | |
itinerant | adj: traveling from place to place; moving from place to place | |
trinket | n: a small decorative item or piece of jewelry that is often of little value or practical use but is cherished for its sentimental or aesthetic qualities | |
bustle | v: to move or act energetically and noisily; (noun) a rapid active commotion | |
wagon | n: a four-wheeled vehicle used for transporting goods or people, often pulled by horses, oxen, or other animals; a compartment or container used for storage or transportation, such as a shopping cart or trolley | |
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 | |
warrior | n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past | |
ancestor | n: a person from whom one is descended; a forefather | |
tread | v: to step or walk on something | |
founder | n: a person who establishes an organization, institution, or business; the structural component of a ship or boat that provides stability and resistance against capsizing | |
republic | n: a state or country in which the people and their elected representatives hold supreme power and which has an elected or nominated president rather than a monarch | |
lovingly | adv: in a manner showing deep affection or care; with fondness and warmth; in a way that expresses or suggests love | |
glory | n: great honor or success won by notable achievements | |
retell | v: to tell someone about something again or differently | |
deed | n: something that people do or cause to happen; a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it | |
overcome | v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone | |
folly | n: a lack of good sense or judgment; foolishness or absurdity; specifically, a costly, useless, or pointless building or project that has been created or undertaken for no practical purpose or benefit | |
relevance | n: the state or degree of being closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand | |
thump | v: to strike or hit heavily or repeatedly, often with a dull, resonating sound; to pound or beat forcefully | |
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 | |
eternal | adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever | |
warfare | n: the use of military force to achieve political, economic, or social objectives | |
frontier | n: a border that separates two countries, or the area near this line | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
freedman | n: a person who has been freed from slavery or servitude; a formerly enslaved person who has been granted their freedom | |
peer | n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability | |
tepid | adj: lukewarm; lacking enthusiasm, passion, or interest; showing little or no excitement or emotion | |
bathe | v: to wash or immerse oneself or another person in the water or a liquid; to expose a part of the body to a natural element, such as sunlight or air | |
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 | |
whistle | v: to make a high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small opening, usually with the lips or fingers; (noun) a piece of equipment that forces air or steam against an edge or into a cavity and so produces a loud shrill sound | |
scrape | v: to draw something along a rough or hard surface, typically to remove dirt or other matter | |
remaining | adj: left over or still present after other parts have been used, removed, or destroyed; existing or persisting in a particular state or condition | |
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 | |
intimate | adj: having a very close friendship, personal | |
affair | n: event, situation, or subject that is significant from a political or public perspective; a secretive or illicit sexual relationship | |
recline | v: to lean or lie back in a relaxed or comfortable position | |
slave | n: a person who is, either legally or illegally, owned by someone; a person entirely dominated by some influence or a person | |
attend | v: to be present at an event, to go to a place | |
din | n: a loud, confused noise; a loud, persistent racket | |
gesture | n: a movement of the hands, head, or face that express a particular meaning | |
rumble | v: to make a low, heavy continuous sound | |
robust | adj: sturdy and healthy in form, constitution, or construction; strong enough to withstand or overcome intellectual challenges or adversity | |
inferior | adj: lower in rank, status, or quality | |
shuffle | v: to move or mix around in a casual or unorganized way; to walk with short, dragging steps | |
stepfather | n: a man who is married to one’s mother but is not one’s biological father | |
vomit | v: to eject food, blood, etc., from the stomach through the mouth; (noun) the matter ejected from the stomach through the mouth | |
hindsight | n: understanding or knowledge that comes after an event has occurred; the ability to perceive or understand events with greater clarity or accuracy in retrospect | |
emperor | n: the male ruler of an empire | |
enact | v: to make a law; to put something into practice | |
reign | n: the period of time during which a monarch or government holds power; (verb) to be the king or queen | |
terror | n: intense fear; a state of intense fear or alarm |