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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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dappled | adj: marked with spots or patches of different colors or shades; having a mottled or speckled appearance; characterized by a play of light and shadow | |
birthmark | n: a mark or discolored spot on the skin that is present at birth or appears soon after, usually caused by a concentration of pigment or blood vessels | |
folk | n: people in general, especially those of a particular group or type | |
predict | v: to state beforehand that something will happen in the future, mainly based on knowledge or experience | |
princess | n: the daughter of a monarch; the wife or widow of a prince; woman or girl considered to be particularly good or admirable | |
rumor | n: a piece of unverified information of uncertain origin that is spread by word of mouth | |
wicked | adj: morally bad or evil | |
hurtle | v: to move quickly and forcefully, especially in an uncontrolled or dangerous way | |
infant | n: a baby or very young child | |
realm | n: a domain of activity, interest, or knowledge | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
strap | n: a long, narrow strip or belt of leather, fabric, or another material used for binding, fastening, or supporting something or someone; a band or string that attaches one object to another, often used to secure items during transport | |
uncanny | adj: strange or mysterious, often in a way that is unsettling | |
confirm | v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case | |
origin | n: the first existence or beginning of something | |
sly | adj: having or showing a secretive or deceptive nature; cunning or crafty in achieving one’s goals | |
entrust | v: to delegate or assign responsibility or authority to someone else; to put trust or confidence in someone’s abilities or judgment | |
eager | adj: showing enthusiasm and a strong desire or interest to do something | |
roam | v: to move about or travel aimlessly or without a fixed destination; to wander | |
bandit | n: a person who robs or steals, often while using violence or threats; a criminal who operates outside the law and steals from others | |
stumble | v: to miss a step and fall or nearly fall; to walk unsteadily | |
brutal | adj: harsh or cruel | |
pity | n: a feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering or misfortunes of others; an object of contempt or disdain | |
decide | v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options | |
scribble | v: to write or draw carelessly and in a hurry | |
palace | n: the residence of a high-ranking official such as a king, queen, etc. | |
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 | |
approve | v: to think that someone or something is favorable, acceptable, or appropriate; to officially accept a plan, request, etc. | |
whirlwind | n: a very strong wind that moves rapidly in circles and causes a lot of damage | |
furious | adj: extremely angry; full of rage | |
execute | v: to kill someone, especially as a legal punishment; to carry out or perform an action, duty, etc. | |
beloved | adj: loved very much | |
devise | v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination | |
diabolical | adj: characterized by extreme wickedness, cruelty, or evil; devilish or inhuman in nature or character | |
hell | n: the place thought to be where bad people go and are punished after death, often depicted as being located beneath the earth; an extraordinarily unpleasant or difficult place | |
pluck | v: to pull or draw something, especially with sudden force or effort; to strip of feathers | |
devil | n: a supernatural being typically represented in belief systems as an evil or mischievous spirit, often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that is harmful, dangerous, or wicked | |
bride | n: a woman on her wedding day; a woman who is about to be married or has recently been married | |
eerie | adj: strange, or frightening; suggestive of the supernatural | |
villager | n: a person who lives in a village or small rural community; a person who is part of a close-knit and traditional community | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
contemplate | v: to think about a possible future action or to think about something for a long time thoughtfully | |
gnarled | adj: twisted and rough, especially because of age or exposure; having the texture of a rough and knotted surface | |
dock | n: a structure or platform that extends from the shoreline into a body of water, used for loading and unloading ships or boats; an enclosed area of water used as a basin for shipping or pleasure boats; a place where a ship can be repaired or maintained | |
elderly | adj: (a polite word for) old | |
ferry | n: a boat or ship used to transport people, vehicles, or goods across a body of water, especially on a regular schedule | |
await | v: to wait or stay ready for something; to expect or anticipate something | |
paddle | n: a flat, usually wooden implement with a handle used for stirring, mixing, or beating a liquid or substance | |
rasp | n: a coarse file or tool used for shaping or smoothing rough surfaces; a harsh, grating sound made by rubbing or scraping or as the result of wheezing or breathing difficulties | |
interminable | adj: endless or seemingly endless; boring or tedious to the point of being intolerable; never-ending or without pause or interruption | |
hut | n: a small, simple, and often crude shelter or dwelling, typically made of natural materials such as wood or mud | |
sink | v: to submerge or go down below the surface of a liquid or substance; to decline or deteriorate; to cause something to go down into a liquid substance or sink into something else | |
swampy | adj: characterized by marshes, bogs, or other wetlands that are often overgrown with dense vegetation | |
reluctantly | adv: in a way that you are unwilling to do something; with hesitation | |
rot | v: to decay, or cause something to decay, naturally and gradually | |
footstep | n: a step, or the sound generated by a person walking when their foot hits the ground | |
warn | v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future | |
shrink | v: to become smaller, or to make something smaller in size or amount | |
lift | v: to raise something to a higher position or level; to pick up something or somebody and move them to a different position | |
sleeve | n: a part of a garment that covers all or part of an arm | |
grandchild | n: a child of someone’s son or daughter | |
lavish | adj: large in amount and expensive or impressive | |
asleep | adj: in a state of sleep | |
deft | adj: skillful or clever in one’s movements or actions; nimble or agile; demonstrating dexterity or expertness | |
gleam | v: to reflect light in a way that creates a shining or bright and attractive appearance; to become visible or apparent | |
complain | v: to say dissatisfaction or annoyance about something or somebody | |
depart | v: to go away or leave, especially to start a journey | |
oar | n: a pole with a flat blade at one end used for rowing a boat through the water | |
declare | v: to say, state, or announce something clearly, officially, or publicly | |
gnaw | v: to bite or chew on something persistently or nervously; to wear away at something gradually | |
enormous | adj: extremely large or great | |
toad | n: a small, tailless amphibian with dry, warty skin and short legs; a person who is disliked or contemptible | |
reward | n: a thing given in acknowledgment of service, hard work, achievement, etc. | |
handsomely | adv: in a way that is generous, ample, or abundant; in an attractive, pleasing, or graceful manner; in a manner that provides a substantial or profitable reward or benefit | |
thrust | v: to push or drive forcibly; to impose or insert; (noun) the force used in pushing | |
greedy | adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food | |
in-law | n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law | |
wealth | n: a large amount of money, property, or other things that someone or an organization owns | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
hasten | v: to move or act quickly; to cause or encourage something to happen sooner or more rapidly; to accelerate or speed up | |
riverbank | n: the land along the edge of a river, often used for recreation or agricultural purposes | |
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 | |
impatience | n: a feeling of restlessness or irritation caused by a desire for something to happen or be done more quickly; lack of patience | |
grin | v: to smile broadly |