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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 | |
archaeology | n: the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures | |
sift | v: to put flour, sugar, etc. through a sieve (= a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh in a frame) to remove lumps or large particles | |
dusty | adj: covered with or characterized by dust; having a dry, powdery texture or appearance; having a lot of dust or dirt in the air | |
bible | n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field | |
crumble | v: to break or fall apart into small pieces or fragments, especially due to age, decay, or lack of support | |
clay | n: a natural, earthy material that is made up of very small particles of minerals and can be molded when wet and then fired to produce ceramics | |
tablet | n: a small flat electronic device used for browsing the internet, reading, writing, or playing games; a small, solid pill of medicine | |
riveting | adj: deeply engaging or captivating; capable of keeping one’s attention focused or fixed | |
translate | v: to convert or change words into another language | |
strip | v: to remove the surface from something; (noun) a sizeable narrow piece of something such as paper, metal, cloth, etc., or area of land, sea, etc. | |
excitement | n: a feeling of great enthusiasm and eagerness | |
epic | n: a long and eventful or heroic history, story, poem, or film; (adjective) very imposing or impressive | |
bride | n: a woman on her wedding day; a woman who is about to be married or has recently been married | |
tame | v: to make wild animals domesticated or controlled, especially through specific training; (adjective) not dangerous or afraid of people, either naturally or because of specific training | |
goddess | n: a female god, especially in ancient mythology; a woman who is worshipped or adored | |
rival | n: a person, company, or thing competing with others for the same thing or in the same area | |
chaos | n: a state of complete confusion or disorder, often characterized by a lack of predictability or control | |
reign | n: the period of time during which a monarch or government holds power; (verb) to be the king or queen | |
invade | v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation | |
evil | adj: profoundly immoral, cruel, and wicked; having or exerting a harmful effect on people | |
spirit | n: the part of a person which is the seat of their mind, feelings, and character rather than their physical body; the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people | |
prowl | v: to move about stealthily, especially in search of prey or as part of a criminal act; to wander or roam around aimlessly or restlessly | |
priestess | n: a female priest, especially one who is associated with a non-Christian religion or ancient belief system | |
seduce | v: to entice someone to engage in sexual behavior or to enter into a romantic relationship | |
reject | v: to refuse to accept, consider, or use something or someone | |
vent | n: a small opening to escape or release gas, air, liquid, etc.; activity or process that frees or expresses strong creative energy or emotion | |
encounter | v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly | |
wrestling | n: a sport in which two contestants grapple and try to throw each other to the ground | |
inseparable | adj: incapable of being separated or disjoined; closely welded or joined together; mutually dependent or closely linked | |
strength | n: the quality or state of being physically, or sometimes mentally, strong | |
slay | v: to kill violently, especially with a weapon | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
cedar | n: a type of fragrant, evergreen tree that is known for its reddish-brown wood and its use in furniture, building materials, and as an ornamental plant | |
ambush | n: the act of hiding and waiting for someone before the sudden attack | |
beg | v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something | |
curse | n: a rude or offensive word or an expression that is not polite and shows that you are very angry | |
afterward | adv: after the time mentioned | |
romantic | adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship | |
flame | n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger | |
refuse | v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something | |
advance | v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way | |
unleash | v: to suddenly release a strong force, emotion, etc. that cannot be controlled | |
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 | |
heaven | n: (of various religious and mythological traditions) a place or state of existence considered to be the abode of the divine, the afterlife, or a higher realm of being; a state of great happiness, contentment, or beauty | |
destroy | v: to ruin or damage severely or completely; to eradicate or eliminate completely | |
crop | n: a plant that is cultivated in large amounts, particularly for food | |
defend | v: to protect someone or something from attack, criticism, danger, etc. | |
shadowy | adj: dark, dim, or vague, as if obscured by shadows; mysterious or uncertain | |
underworld | n: the criminal world or the world of organized crime; the realm of the dead in various mythologies | |
kneel | v: to rest on someone’s knee or knees | |
eternal | adj: being without beginning or end; lasting forever | |
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 | |
grieve | v: to feel or show great sadness or sorrow, especially for someone who has died | |
terrify | v: to frighten someone very much | |
cosmic | adj: relating to the universe or cosmos; vast or limitless | |
immortality | n: the state or quality of being able to live or last forever | |
scorpion | n: a small creature similar to an insect with a segmented body, a pair of pincers, and a long, thin tail that ends in a venomous sting | |
grove | n: a small group of trees growing closely together | |
gem | n: a precious or semiprecious stone, usually of high quality and often used as jewelry; something that is considered to be a highly prized and valuable possession or attribute of a person or thing | |
beneath | adv: in or to a lower place than someone or something | |
bartender | n: a person who serves drinks, especially alcoholic beverages, at a bar | |
urge | v: to spur on or encourage someone, especially by cheers and shouts; (noun) a strong desire or impulse, especially one that is difficult to control or resist | |
quest | n: a long or challenging search for something | |
mortal | adj: subject to death; unrelenting and deadly | |
reluctantly | adv: in a way that you are unwilling to do something; with hesitation | |
immortal | adj: having eternal or never-ending life; living forever; incapable of dying; having enduring fame or lasting significance | |
grant | v: to agree to give or allow somebody | |
flood | n: a large amount of water flowing beyond its normal limits; an overwhelming number or amount | |
peak | n: the point to which something or someone is at its strongest, best, or most successful; the pointed top of a mountain | |
encourage | v: to give someone support, confidence, or hope; to persuade someone to do or continue to do something by making it easier for them and making them believe it is a good thing to do | |
budge | v: to move or shift slightly, particularly with effort or resistance; to make or cause a slight change in something | |
conquer | v: to bring under control by force or authority | |
intent | n: a strong determination or attention to do or achieve something; (adjective) having a strong determination to do or achieve something | |
asleep | adj: in a state of sleep | |
immediately | adv: now or without delay | |
magical | adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers | |
retrieve | v: to find or get something back | |
mortality | n: the quality or state of being subject to death | |
vow | v: to make a promise or commitment, usually formal and solemn | |
lifetime | n: the duration of someone’s life or something’s existence; | |
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 | |
lapislazuli | n: a deep blue semi-precious stone that has been used for decorative purposes since ancient times, often prized for its intense color and vivid patterning | |
bury | v: to place a dead body in the ground, grave, or tomb | |
generation | n: all the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively; the production of heat or electricity | |
uncover | v: to remove the cover from something; to discover something previously unseen or hidden | |
mythical | adj: based on or related to myths, legends, or folklore; existing only in tales or in the imagination | |
tale | n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure | |
echo | n: a sound heard after being reflected off a surface, such as a wall or a cliff |