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Word	Meaning	Advanced
ramshackle	adj: in a state of severe disrepair; poorly constructed or hastily put together; rickety or unstable in structure
hut	n: a small, simple, and often crude shelter or dwelling, typically made of natural materials such as wood or mud
despair	n: the feeling that there is no hope and you cannot do anything to improve a difficult situation
ponder	v: to think deeply or carefully about something
wander	v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction
encounter	v: to face something, particularly something unpleasant or difficult, while attempting to do something else; to meet, especially unexpectedly
shadowy	adj: dark, dim, or vague, as if obscured by shadows; mysterious or uncertain
silhouette	n: an outline of a solid object that you see against a light background; a drawing of the outline of an object filled in with some uniform color
resemble	v: to look like or be similar to someone or something
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
burden	n: a duty, responsibility, etc. that is oppressive or worrisome; a load, typically a heavy one that is difficult to carry
godfather	n: a male godparent who witnesses a child’s baptism and accepts a spiritual responsibility for their upbringing; a trusted mentor or advisor who has significant influence and offers support and guidance in personal or professional matters
refuse	v: to show that one is not willing to do or accept something
entrust	v: to delegate or assign responsibility or authority to someone else; to put trust or confidence in someone’s abilities or judgment
judgment	n: the ability to form valuable opinions and make reasonable decisions
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
tangle	n: a confused mass of something twisted together
thicket	n: a dense group of trees, shrubs, or other plants, often forming an impenetrable barrier; a tangle or cluster of something that obstructs or impedes progress or movement
gaunt	adj: thin and bony in appearance, often due to illness or malnutrition; desolate or barren in landscape or atmosphere
crooked	adj: not straight or aligned; bent or curved to one side; not honest or fair; characterized by deception, fraud, or wrongdoing; irregular, uneven, or jagged in shape or form
prosperity	n: the state of being successful and having the good fortune
ambitious	adj: having a great desire to attain achievement, power, or wealth
skeletal	adj: of, relating to, or forming a skeleton (= frame of bones); very thin or emaciated
gnarled	adj: twisted and rough, especially because of age or exposure; having the texture of a rough and knotted surface
flask	n: a container with a narrow neck and wide, flat body used for holding and carrying liquids
ailment	n: a slight but often persistent illness
strict	adj: strongly limiting someone’s freedom; allowing no deviation from a standard, rule, belief, etc.
hover	v: to stay in one place in the air
heal	v: to make a wound or injury to become well again
waft	v: to be carried along, as if by a current of air or water; to float or drift gently; (noun) a gentle movement or flow of air, usually carrying a scent, sound, or sensation with it
antidote	n: a chemical substance or remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison or disease
fume	v: to emit gas, smoke, vapor, or a strong, unpleasant odor; to show anger, irritation, or annoyance in a visible way; (noun) gas or vapor that is emitted from a substance, usually as a result of heating or combustion
linger	v: to stay in a place or exist longer than expected
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
patient	n: a person who is receiving medical treatment, care, or attention from a healthcare professional, such as a doctor, nurse, or therapist; a personal quality or characteristic
uncanny	adj: strange or mysterious, often in a way that is unsettling
instinct	n: an inborn behavioral pattern that is often responsive to specific stimuli; an innate feeling that causes you to act or believe that something is true
cast	v: to cause light or shadow to appear on a surface; to assing or choose someone such as an actor or representative, especially by selection process
summon	v: to order someone to come to or be present at a specific place such as a court, or to arrange a meeting formally
physician	n: a medical doctor who practices medicine
sweep	v: to clean something, especially a floor or an area, by using a broom; move swiftly and smoothly
palace	n: the residence of a high-ranking official such as a king, queen, etc.
chamber	n: a large room used for a formal, public, or particular purpose; one of the parts of a parliament
dismay	n: a feeling of discouragement, distress, or anxiety caused by something unexpected or unwelcome; a sudden loss of courage or confidence
settle	v: to reach an agreement of disagreement
desperately	adv: in a way that shows a lack of hope and a willingness to do anything because of the problematic situation; with great urgency
glory	n: great honor or success won by notable achievements
deceive	v: to cause someone to believe something that is not true, often by telling a lie or creating a false impression
swift	adj: happening, moving, or capable of moving quickly
spin	v: to cause something to rotate rapidly; to cause someone to feel dizzy or disoriented
reverse	v: to change something’s direction, order, position, decision, etc., to the opposite one; (adjective) directed or moving toward the rear
administer	v: to oversee and control the operation or arrangement of something
livid	adj: discolored or bruised, especially angrily or furiously; having a flushed or bluish-gray appearance
warn	v: to make someone aware of potential danger or difficulty, particularly one that may occur in the future
arrogant	adj: having or revealing an exaggerated sense of one’s importance or abilities
cheat	v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws
messenger	n: someone or something that carries a message, especially one sent to convey information, news, or an official document
princess	n: the daughter of a monarch; the wife or widow of a prince; woman or girl considered to be particularly good or admirable
grave	n: a place where a dead body is buried, typically marked by a headstone or other memorial; a very serious, solemn, or important matter; (verb) to carve, cut, or etch a design, inscription, or mark onto a hard surface, such as stone or metal; (adjective) serious, solemn, or weighty in nature
incredible	adj: unbelievable; enormous
greedy	adj: having or showing an intense or insatiable desire for wealth, status, power, or food
strike	v: to wallop somebody or something with the hand, fist, or weapon; to have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
grace	n: a quality of being pleasing, especially in appearance or manner; a temporary exemption, especially an extended period granted as a special favor; a short prayer of thanks before a meal
lurk	v: to wait somewhere secretly, especially because you are about to attack someone or do something bad or illegal
utter	adj: complete, total, or absolute; said, done, or experienced without any exceptions or qualifications; spoken aloud or enunciated very clearly and distinctly; (verb) to speak or articulate words, sounds, or a voice
drag	v: to pull or haul with force
lovesick	adj: feeling sad, lonely, or depressed because one is not in a romantic relationship or because one’s significant other is not with them
instant	adj: happening immediately, with no delay
dissolve	v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss
immense	adj: extremely large or great
cave	n: a large hole in the side of a hill, cliff, mountain, or under the ground
countless	adj: too numerous to be counted or very many
quiver	v: to shake or tremble with a slight, rapid motion
represent	v: to speak, act, or be present on behalf of another person or group; to form or constitute
duration	n: the length of time something lasts or continues
punishment	n: a penalty or consequence inflicted for wrongdoing or offense; a means of enforcing discipline or preventing further wrongdoing
attempt	n: an act or effort of trying to do something, especially something difficult
mortality	n: the quality or state of being subject to death
whittle	v: to carve or cut away small pieces of wood, stone, or other materials with a knife or other sharp tool; to gradually reduce or diminish something
wick	n: a narrow strip of material, such as cotton or fiberglass, that is used to draw up oil, wax, or other fluid that is burned in a lamp, candle, or other flame-producing devices; (verb) to absorb or draw up liquid by capillary action
dwindle	v: to gradually decrease in size, amount, or strength; to become smaller
glimpse	n: a brief or partial view; the act of seeing something or someone for a very short time or only partly
beg	v: to ask for something urgently or earnestly; to appeal to someone to do something
transfer	v: to move, pass, or change from one person, place, or situation to another
betray	v: to reveal or deliver to an enemy by treachery or disloyalty; to reveal something unintentionally
loosen	v: to make something less tight, firm, or fixed; to free from restraint or constraint; to relax
bony	adj: characterized by a prominent, visible bone structure; lacking flesh or muscle; thin, scrawny
grip	n: the act of holding onto something firmly with your hands, or the ability to do so; (verb) to hold fast or firmly
motionless	adj: without movement or motion; completely still
inscrutable	adj: difficult to understand or interpret; mysterious or enigmatic; not easily read or deciphered
sputter	v: to emit or make a series of explosive popping or spitting sounds; to speak quickly or in a confused or agitated manner; to work or operate in an erratic or uneven manner
flame	n: a bright, visible light and heat source caused by combustion; a strong, intense feeling typically associated with passion, aggression, or anger
wisp	n: a thin, delicate strand or vestige of something, such as smoke, vapor, or a piece of hair; a faint, barely perceptible indication or hint of something; a small creature or fairy, often depicted as a hovering, translucent figure