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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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throne | n: a chair or seat of state for a monarch or other high-ranking person; the position of being a king or queen | |
nymph | n: (in Greek and Roman mythology) a minor female nature deity typically associated with a particular location or landform | |
echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff | |
renowned | adj: famous and respected for great achievements, qualities, etc. | |
charm | n: the power or quality of pleasing or fascinating people | |
regal | adj: of or relating to royalty; fitting for or indicating royalty; stately, dignified, or impressive; characterized by grandeur or magnificence | |
sensational | adj: extremely or remarkably good; causing great public interest or excitement | |
mere | adj: used to emphasize how insignificant or minor someone or something is | |
distract | v: to draw someone’s attention away from what they are trying to do | |
frolic | v: to play and move around happily and energetically | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
sloppy | adj: characterized by a lack of order or neatness; careless, disorganized, or careless in appearance or performance | |
enrage | v: to make someone extremely angry | |
duplicity | n: deceitfulness or double-dealing; the act of feigning one’s feelings, intentions, or beliefs to deceive others | |
powerless | adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change | |
adultery | n: voluntary sexual intercourse between a married person and someone who is not their spouse | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
silent | adj: without any or little sound | |
enrapture | v: to captivate or enthrall someone completely; to fill someone with delight or pleasure | |
conversation | n: an informal talk between two or more people to exchange their views, ideas, information, etc. | |
dull | adj: not interesting or exciting; not bright, vivid, or shiny; not active, brisk, or sharp | |
undesirable | adj: not wanted or looked upon favorably; unwanted or unpleasant in nature, character, or appearance | |
dispirited | adj: feeling or showing a lack of enthusiasm, hope, or energy; having a depressed or discouraged mood or attitude | |
drift | v: to move smoothly and slowly in water or air, especially as a result of outside forces, with no control over the direction | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
hunt | v: to go after and try to catch wild animals to kill them for food, sport, or profit | |
narcissus | n: a type of flower that is yellow, white, or orange; a person who is excessively self-absorbed or self-admiring | |
stunning | adj: causing a strong emotional reaction of admiration, surprise, or shock due to its beauty, rarity, or excellence | |
seer | n: someone who is believed to have the power of prophecy or foretelling the future; a prophet or fortune-teller | |
cryptic | adj: having a hidden or obscure meaning or message; mysterious or puzzling in nature | |
prophecy | n: a statement or prediction that something will happen in the future, typically one made by a religious leader | |
meantime | n: the interval or period of time between two events; the interim or temporary time period between two actions or stages of something else | |
attract | v: to draw or entice someone or something towards them through the qualities they have, especially positive ones | |
admire | v: to have regard for or respect for someone’s qualities or the actions they have performed | |
prefer | v: to like, choose, or want one thing or person better than another | |
amble | v: to walk at a slow, leisurely pace; to stroll or saunter; (noun) a leisurely or relaxed walk, often taken for pleasure or exercise | |
trail | n: a path or track roughly through a countryside, mountain, or forest area, often made or used for a particular purpose; (verb) to lag or linger behind | |
rustle | v: to make a soft, crackling sound, like the sound caused by the movement of dry leaves or paper; to move quietly or furtively to avoid being heard or noticed | |
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 | |
endear | v: to make someone loved or appreciated or to cause someone to feel fondness or affection for someone or something | |
agitated | adj: characterized by a state of anxiety, nervous excitement, or restlessness; stirred up or disturbed in a physical or emotional way | |
plea | n: an appeal or request, especially for help or understanding; a legal excuse or defense; an earnest entreaty or supplication | |
embrace | v: to accept something willingly and enthusiastically; (noun) the act of clasping another person in the arms as in greeting or affection | |
snap | v: to record on photographic film; to make a sudden, sharp sound; (noun) the act of catching an object with the hands | |
fade | v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness | |
gaze | v: to stare at something or someone for an extended time, usually out of surprise or adoration, or because you are thinking about something else | |
wander | v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction | |
cave | n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground | |
gradual | adj: happening slowly over a long period of time or distance; not steep or abrupt | |
frail | adj: weak, delicate, and easily broken or worn out; lacking physical, mental, or emotional strength | |
vast | adj: enormous in size, number, amount, or quantity | |
reverberate | v: to be repeated several times as an echo | |
hollow | adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface | |
rebound | v: to spring back into a former shape or position after being compressed or stretched | |
heartbreak | n: a feeling of great sadness or disappointment | |
cruel | adj: feeling or showing pleasure in causing pain or suffering to others | |
reject | v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone | |
pray | v: to make a request or petition to a higher power, especially in the form of a respectful or humble request | |
nemesis | n: an archenemy, opponent, or rival who is often seen as a personification of retribution or divine justice; a downfall or undoing that is a consequence of one’s actions | |
goddess | n: a female god, especially in ancient mythology; a woman who is worshipped or adored | |
revenge | n: the act of inflicting punishment or harm in return for an injury or wrongdoing; retaliation, retribution | |
wit | n: the ability to say or write things or ideas in a clever and humorous way | |
affront | n: an action or statement that causes offense or disrespect to someone’s dignity or honor; a deliberate insult or slight; (verb) to insult or offend someone intentionally, often by showing disrespect or disregard for their feelings, beliefs, or social norms | |
retribution | n: punishment inflicted on someone as vengeance for a wrong or criminal act; just dessert or compensation for wrongdoing | |
glassy | adj: resembling glass in appearance or texture; smooth, shiny, and hard | |
sight | n: the ability to see; anything that is seen | |
haunting | adj: lingering in the mind or memory, often in a disturbing or unsettling way; (noun) something difficult to forget or shake off | |
clarity | n: the quality of being coherent and understandable; the quality of transparency or purity | |
acquaint | v: to cause someone to become aware of or familiar with someone or something | |
glint | v: to shine or sparkle with a brief, sudden light; to give a glimpse or hint of something; (noun) a quick or sudden flash of light, often reflecting off a surface | |
glowing | adj: highly enthusiastic; greatly praised | |
curl | v: to form or make something form into a curved or spiral shape; (noun) a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles | |
moonlight | n: the light of the moon, which is reflected sunlight and is much weaker than direct sunlight; (verb) to work at a second job, often in addition to one’s regular employment, usually without the knowledge or approval of one’s employer | |
graze | v: to feed on grass or other vegetation, especially by nibbling at it repeatedly; to break the skin of a body part by scraping | |
lean | adj: having a noticeably small amount of body fat; (verb) to bend or move from a straight to a sloping posture | |
bestow | v: to give something to somebody, especially as an honor or present | |
tilt | v: to incline or bend from a vertical position; (noun) the act of inclining or the state of being inclined or leaning to one side | |
bewitch | v: to attract or interest someone a lot so that they cannot think in a sensible way | |
disappear | v: to cease to exist or be visible | |
agony | n: extreme physical or mental pain or suffering, often prolonged or intense | |
unrequited | adj: not returned or reciprocated, particularly regarding love or affection; not required | |
ache | v: to experience a dull, persistent pain or discomfort, typically of moderate or low intensity; to feel a continuous dull pain |