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Word	Meaning	Advanced
mythology	n: a collection of myths (= traditional stories accepted as history) or the study of myths
ancient	adj: relating to the long ago, particularly the historical period preceding the fall of the Western Roman Empire; very old
soar	v: to fly or rise very high or to a great height, often with great grace or ease
wax	n: a substance that is solid at room temperature but becomes softer and more pliable when heated, often used in the production of candles, polishes, and cosmetics; (verb) to become large
defy	v: to challenge or dare someone to do something; to resist or disobey a rule, decision, etc.
ignore	v: to intentionally not listen or pay attention to
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
witness	n: a person who sees something happen, especially a crime or an accident
peer	n: a person who has the same age, status, or ability
separate	v: to force, take, or pull apart; mark as different
absolute	adj: perfect or complete or to the most considerable degree possible
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
mortal	adj: subject to death; unrelenting and deadly
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
severe	adj: extremely serious or bad in feeling, manner, or strict and harsh; extremely strong or vigorous
regard	v: to think about or consider somebody or something in a specified way
genius	n: someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
invention	n: the creation of a new device or process resulting from study and experimentation; the act of inventing
craftsman	n: a skilled worker who creates handmade objects, especially one who works with wood, metal, or other materials
sculptor	n: an artist who creates sculptures, three-dimensional objects, or forms
homeland	n: a place regarded as one’s native country or where one belongs
carpenter	n: a woodworker whose job is to make or repair wooden objects
bathhouse	n: a public establishment where people can take baths or showers, often including other amenities such as saunas, steam rooms, or swimming pools
sculpture	n: the art of creating three-dimensional objects or forms, typically by carving, modeling, or casting in a variety of materials such as stone, wood, metal, or clay
lifelike	adj: resembling or appearing similar to something alive or real, often realistically or vividly; convincing or authentic in appearance or behavior
herculean	adj: requiring great strength, effort, or endurance; of or relating to the legendary strength of the ancient Greek hero Hercules
celebrated	adj: renowned for possessing admirable attributes
egotistical	n: having an inflated view of one’s abilities or importance; thinking only about yourself
jealousy	n: a feeling of resentment or bitterness towards someone because they have something that you desire
nephew	n: a son of your brother or sister
murder	n: the crime of killing somebody intentionally
banish	v: to expel or send away from a place or situation, especially permanently
reputation	n: the general opinion that people have about someone or something, especially when this is based on their previous experiences or behaviors
palace	n: the residence of a high-ranking official such as a king, queen, etc.
adviser	n: a person who gives advice about a particular subject
boundary	n: a real or imaginary line that marks the limit or extent of something and separates it from other things or places
mechanical	adj: operated by a machine, relating to or concerned with machinery or tools
animate	v: to make something full of interest and energy
toy	n: a thing, typically a small model or replica of something that is played with, especially by children
mast	n: a long pole aboard a boat or ship that holds up the sails
curse	n: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry
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
seduce	v: to entice someone to engage in sexual behavior or to enter into a romantic relationship
characteristic	n: a typical feature or quality that can identify, tell apart, or describe something or somebody
audacity	n: boldness or daring, especially when it is foolhardy or reckless
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
hollow	adj: having a hole, empty space inside, or indentation on the surface
cow	n: a domesticated mammal with characteristic features such as a hump, large udders, and curved horns that is raised for its milk or meat
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
conceive	v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant
Minotaur	n: in Greek mythology, a creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man is depicted as inhabiting a labyrinth on the island of Crete
enrage	v: to make someone extremely angry
blame	v: to think or say that someone or something did something wrong or is responsible for something bad
horrible	adj: extremely unpleasant or bad; causing fear or disgust
perversion	n: the distortion or corruption of something, typically a natural or normal phenomenon or behavior, into something abnormal, unnatural, or immoral; a sexual behavior or interest that deviates from societal norms or expectations
inescapable	adj: impossible to avoid or evade
labyrinth	n: a complicated network of paths or passages, often with twists and turns, making it difficult to find one’s way out
beneath	adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something
imprison	v: to confine a person to a prison, a detention facility, or a place of involuntary confinement
tower	n: a structure that is exceptionally high in proportion to its width and either forms part of a building or stands alone
observe	v: to watch or notice something carefully, often to gather information or insights; to take note of something or someone; to celebrate or commemorate a special event or occasion
flock	n: a gathering of sheep, goats, or birds
perch	v: to sit, stand, or rest on something, particularly a narrow or elevated surface; to position oneself confidently or dominantly; to place something in a high or elevated position; (noun) a branch or other elevated place where a bird can rest or roost
giant	adj: enormous; much bigger or more important than similar items usually are
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
dampen	v: to make something wet or moist; to reduce the intensity or impact of something, such as a feeling, sound, or movement
melt	v: to turn from something solid into something soft or liquid as a result of heating
disintegrate	v: break or cause to break into small fragments
instruction	n: detailed direction, order, etc., on how to do or use something
leap	v: to jump or spring into the air, often with the feet leaving the ground or a surface below; to move quickly or suddenly, often forward or upward
midway	adv: in the middle of a process or journey; halfway between two points or stages
overwhelm	v: to defeat someone or something by using a great deal of force; to have a strong emotional effect on somebody
ecstasy	n: a state of overwhelming happiness, joy, or pleasure; an emotional or mental state of intense feelings of delight or happiness that is often accompanied by intense physical sensations
flee	v: to leave by running away, especially out of fear or danger
overcome	v: to succeed in controlling or dealing with something, such as a problem or difficulty; to defeat or overwhelm someone
divine	adj: of, from, or like a god; holy or sacred
horror	n: intense fear or disgust, especially at something shocking or terrifying
ascend	v: to go or move upward; to become king or queen; to inherit something, such as a power
powerless	adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change
dire	adj: extremely serious or urgent; critical, grave, or disastrous
consequence	n: the outcome of a particular action or event, especially relative to an individual
ego	n: a consciousness of your own identity; a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance, especially inflated one
hubris	n: excessive pride, arrogance, or overconfidence, often leading to someone’s downfall or ruin
departure	n: the act of leaving, especially to start a journey
moderation	n: the state or quality of being moderate, balanced, or restrained, especially in one’s behavior, habits, or thinking; avoiding excess or extremes
regret	v: to feel sad, repentant, or disappointed over something you have done or something you have not been able to do