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Word	Meaning	Advanced
Arthurian	adj: relating to king Arthur and the tales and legends associated with him
inscription	n: a message or design that is written or engraved on a surface of something, such as stone or metal
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
prophetic	adj: containing or given to making predictions; presaging the future; of or relating to a prophet (= an authoritative person who divines the future)
imaginary	adj: existing only in someone’s mind
retinue	n: a group of attendants or followers who accompany an important person, such as a monarch or dignitary; an entourage of assistants and supporters
knight	n: a mounted soldier in the past, typically one of noble birth trained to fight in armor; (today in Great Britain) a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
legend	n: an old story that may or may not be accurate regarding some persons and events; a well-known person who is admired by others for a long time, particularly in a particular field
poetry	n: poems in general as a genre of literature
invasion	n: army’s act of forcibly entering another country or territory to take control of it
invade	v: to enter aggressively into another’s territory by military force for conquest and occupation
capitalize	v: to write a whole letter or the first letter of the alphabet as a capital; to provide a company, etc. with the money; to take the chance to gain advantage from something
vulnerable	adj: capable of being hurt or influenced physically or mentally
abandon	v: to leave a place, thing, or person with no intention of returning; (noun) a feeling of extreme emotional intensity
territory	n: an area under the control of a ruler or state
inhabitant	n: a person or an animal that lives in a particular place
fierce	adj: severe and violent in a way that is frightening
turmoil	n: a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty, often marked by intense activity or strong emotions
reconstruct	v: to build or form something again that has been damaged or destroyed
accurate	adj: correct and exact in all details
survive	v: to live or exist despite a dangerous event or period
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
poem	n: a piece of writing that emphasizes the expression of feelings and ideas by paying particular attention to diction (sometimes rhyme), rhythm, and imagery
refer	v: to direct someone’s attention, thoughts, or questions to another source or person; to mention, cite, or allude to something as evidence or support
warrior	n: a person who engaged in or experienced warfare, especially in the past
slay	v: to kill violently, especially with a weapon
unfortunately	adv: by bad luck; unluckily
uncertain	adj: not being sure of something; not being able to choose
aspiring	adj: desiring or striving for recognition or advancement; wanting to be successful in life
historic	adj: famous or significant in history, or potentially so
cleric	n: a member of the clergy or a religious leader; someone who has been ordained or appointed to perform religious duties or responsibilities
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
ambition	n: a strong wish to do or achieve something
lengthy	adj: tediously continuing for a long time; very long in time or size
chronicle	n: a historical account of events arranged in order of time, typically without analysis or interpretation
centerpiece	n: the most important or attractive part of something; something placed at the center of something, as on a table
tome	n: a large, heavy book, usually referring to a scholarly work or reference book
cobble	n: a rounded, irregularly shaped stone used for paving streets or for building walls; (verb) to make or repair something in a rough and hurried way
fragment	n: a small piece or part broken off or detached
myth	n: an ancient story or set of stories accepted as history, especially explaining the worldview of a people
compensate	v: to make up for a loss, injury, or inconvenience by giving something of value
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
realistic	adj: having or showing a sensible and practical idea that is possible to achieve
feat	n: a notable or impressive achievement, especially one that requires great skill or bravery
hero	n: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities; a character in literature or history who is central to the plot and who exhibits heroic qualities
odds	n: the degree or probability that a particular thing will or will not happen
magical	adj: produced by or containing supernatural powers
sorcery	n: the use of magic, often associated with evil or supernatural powers; witchcraft
blend	v: to mix or combine two or more substances
fortress	n: a large and strongly built structure, typically with high walls and a moat, used as a military defense or for protection against attackers
wield	v: to possess and exercise power, authority, etc
translate	v: to convert or change words into another language
counselor	n: a person trained to give advice and help people deal with personal or emotional problems
bard	n: a poet, especially one who composes poems in a traditional oral style; a singer or minstrel who tells stories through song
military	adj: relating to or characteristic of members of the armed forces; of or relating to war or warfare
castle	n: a large building, typically of the medieval period, fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and often a moat
bound	v: to move forward by leaps and bounds; to form the boundary of something
regal	adj: of or relating to royalty; fitting for or indicating royalty; stately, dignified, or impressive; characterized by grandeur or magnificence
poet	n: a person who writes poetry
lore	n: traditional knowledge, stories, or beliefs, often passed down through oral tradition; a body of knowledge or tradition that is often considered to be mythological or legendary in nature
wizard	n: a person who is skilled in magic or a particular technical field
construct	v: to build or create something; to assemble or combine different parts to form something whole
boast	v: to talk about someone’s accomplishments, wealth, or abilities excessively with undue pride and self-satisfaction
romantic	adj: of or relating to love or a sexual relationship
catapult	n: a device used to hurl an object a long distance
fame	n: the condition of being well-known and discussed by a large number of people as a result of one’s accomplishments, abilities, and so on
introduction	n: a preliminary explanation or remarks given before the start of a text, performance, or event; the act of bringing something new into existence or introducing something to a wider audience or new market
tale	n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure
individual	n: a single person or thing, as distinct from a group
adventure	n: a journey or a series of events that is unusual, exciting, or dangerous
conceive	v: to have or develop an idea, a plan, etc. in mind; to become pregnant
triangle	n: a three-sided polygon with three angles; something that has three sides or parts
addition	n: the act or process of adding something to something else; the process of adding numbers
interpersonal	adj: connected with relationships between people
intrigue	v: to make someone interested, especially by being strange, unusual, or mysterious; to make a secret plan with other people to harm someone
holy	adj: of or related to a god, divine power, or a particular religion
grail	n: a sacred or highly prized object, often associated with a quest or search for something elusive or unattainable
mythology	n: a collection of myths (= traditional stories accepted as history) or the study of myths
impose	v: to officially force a new law, tax, duty, etc. to be obeyed or received
preoccupation	n: the state or condition of thinking about something continuously or obsessively
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
relic	n: an object from a previous era, especially one of historical value
crucify	v: to execute someone by nailing or binding them to a cross, leaving them there to die
numerous	adj: amounting to a large indefinite number
adaptation	n: the action or process of changing to suit different conditions
retell	v: to tell someone about something again or differently
christen	v: to give a name to a baby at a Christian ceremony to welcome them into the Christian Church
synthesize	v: to combine a substance to make a more complex product or compound
basis	n: the most important facts, ideas, or events from which something is developed; the way how things are organized or arranged
modern	adj: of or belonging to the present time or recent times
transform	v: to change in outward structure or looks;
rewrite	v: to write something such as a book or speech again in a different way, usually to improve it or add new information
adapt	v: to make fit for or change to suit a new purpose or environment
reign	n: the period of time during which a monarch or government holds power; (verb) to be the king or queen
undeniable	adj: not possible to deny; true or certain
achieve	v: to successfully complete a task or goal, often through hard work, perseverance, and dedication; to attain or accomplish something that one has set out to do
immortality	n: the state or quality of being able to live or last forever