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Word	Meaning	Advanced
altarpiece	n: a work of art, often a painting or sculpture, placed behind the altar in a church or chapel as a focal point for religious devotion and worship
forge	v: to fashion or shape metal by heating it and hammering it into shape; to create or develop something new or original; to form strong bonds or relationships with others
raid	n: a sudden short attack, usually by soldiers, ships, or aircraft
artwork	n: the pieces of art, such as pictures and photographs used in books, magazines, etc.
panel	n: a square or rectangular and flat piece of something that forms a distinct section or component of something; a small group of specialists who discuss particular topics or give their advice or opinion about something
split	v: to divide, or to make something divide into two or more parts, especially along a particular line
suddenly	adv: quickly and unexpectedly
commissioner	n: an official member of a government department or another organization who is responsible for controlling something or performing specific duties
investigate	v: to conduct a systematic or formal inquiry to identify and evaluate the facts of a crime, problem, statement, etc. to establish the truth
determinant	n: a factor, circumstance, or condition that contributes to the shaping, influencing, or determining of a particular outcome or result
theft	n: the act of taking anything from someone or somewhere unlawfully; stealing
ransom	n: a large amount of money that is paid for being made to secure the release of a person being held captive
faith	n: complete trust in something or someone’s ability or knowledge; a strong belief in religion, divine power, etc.
replica	n: an exact copy of something such as a work of art
display	v: to exhibit or show something to others, often to attract attention or demonstrate its features, properties, or value
suspect	v: to consider anything to be actual or probable
involve	v: to include or affect someone or something as a necessary part of something else
definitive	adj: serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation; final and not able to be changed
grand	adj: important and large in size, scope, or extent
desire	n: a strong feeling of wanting to have or do something
possession	n: the state or fact of owning or having something
advance	v: to go or move forward; to develop in a positive way
command	n: authority, control, or mastery over something, often referring to military or leadership contexts; a directive, order, or instruction; expertise or confidence in a specific area; (verb) to give an authoritative order or instruction, or to be in charge or control of something
convert	v: to have a talk with someone; (adjective) reversed in order, relation, or action
warehouse	n: a large building for storing goods and merchandise, especially before they are sold, used, or sent out to shops
masterpiece	n: a work of art that is exceptionally good or highly skilled; a great achievement
decide	v: to make up someone’s mind about something; to come to a conclusion or judgment after considering options
allied	adj: united or connected by a political or military agreement
ally	n: a country that has officially agreed to assist and support another country, particularly in the event of a war
monument	n: a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a person or event
treasure	n: a valuable or desirable possession; something that is cherished or held dear; a collection of valuable objects or money that is hidden or protected
ache	v: to experience a dull, persistent pain or discomfort, typically of moderate or low intensity; to feel a continuous dull pain
dentist	n: a person who is qualified and licensed to treat people’s teeth
mention	v: to speak or write about something or someone briefly
in-law	n: a relative by marriage, such as a mother-in-law, brother-in-law, or sister-in-law
discovery	n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known
adviser	n: a person who gives advice about a particular subject
miraculous	adj: very effective or lucky, or completely unexpected
devise	v: to come up with an idea, plan, theory, etc., using your intelligence or imagination
rescue	v: to save someone or something from a dangerous or difficult situation
resistance	n: the act of defending oneself from an aggressor or refusing to accept something
delay	v: to cause something to happen at a later time than originally intended or expected
destruction	n: the act of causing so much damage to something
adoration	n: deep love and respect shown towards someone or something; worship or deep reverence
mystic	adj: having spiritual powers or qualities that are beyond ordinary understanding; (noun) someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
lamb	n: a young sheep; the flesh of a young domestic sheep eaten as food
consist	v: to be composed or made up of
depict	v: to illustrate someone or something in a photograph
bible	n: the sacred writings of the Christian religions, consisting of the Old and New Testaments; a book regarded as authoritative in its field
influential	adj: having significant impact or power on someone or something
immediately	adv: now or without delay
deem	v: to consider or decide something in a particular way
millennium	n: a span of 1000 years, or the 1000th anniversary (plural: millennia)
tempera	n: a painting technique in which pigments are mixed with a water-soluble binder, such as egg yolk, to make a fast-drying paint
yolk	n: the yellow central part of an egg, surrounded by the egg white, which provides nutrients for an embryo during its development
vivid	adj: producing very clear, powerful, and detailed images in the mind
opaque	adj: not transparent; not allowing light to pass through; not permitting a clear view
showcase	n: a display or exhibition of something, typically as a way of promoting it
unique	adj: being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else
capture	v: to catch a person or an animal and confine them in an area which they cannot escape
movement	n: a group of people working together to achieve a shared goal, especially a political, social, or artistic one; the process of moving or being moved, physically or figuratively
badger	n: a small, burrowing mammal with short legs and a distinctive striped face; a person or thing that persistently annoys or bothers someone; (verb) to pester or harass someone persistently, typically with a series of annoying requests, questions, or demands
landmark	n: a notable or important event, place, or achievement; a significant object or feature that serves as a reference point
botanical	adj: relating to the study or science of plants; of, pertaining to, made from, or derived from plants
identifiable	adj: capable of being recognized
lifelike	adj: resembling or appearing similar to something alive or real, often realistically or vividly; convincing or authentic in appearance or behavior
pioneer	n: inventor; explorer; someone who is among the first to achieve something
artistic	adj: of or relating to art or artist; satisfying aesthetic standards and sensibilities
realism	n: the attitude or behavior of accepting circumstances as they are and being prepared to deal with them accordingly; (in arts) the general attempt to depict subjects truthfully in different forms of the arts
conservation	n: the protection of something important, such as the natural environment or artificial structures, especially from the damaging effects of human activity
dramatically	adv: in a very impressive manner
sect	n: a group of people who follow a particular religious or philosophical belief system, especially one that is regarded as outside the norm or mainstream
conservator	n: a person or organization whose job is to preserve works of art, buildings, and other things of cultural interest
varnish	n: a liquid that is painted onto wood, metal, etc. and that forms a hard, clear, shiny surface when dry
grim	adj: looking or sounding very serious or gloomy
vibrant	adj: full of energy, life, and enthusiasm
invisible	adj: impossible or nearly impossible to see
unsettle	v: to make somebody feel anxious or upset, especially because of an unstable or problematic situation
perplexity	n: confusion, doubt; state of being puzzled
rev	n: a measure of the rate at which an engine or motor rotates, often expressed in revolutions per minute (RPM); (verb) to increase the number of rotations per minute
pentimento	n: a visible trace or remnant of a previous painting or image that is visible through subsequent layers of paint or restoration; a revision or correction in a work of art or writing that is still faintly visible
underlying	adj: significant as a cause or basis of something but not immediately apparent or stated clearly
emerge	v: to move out of or away from something and become visible
fade	v: to vanish; to fade away; to lose color; to lose freshness
restore	v: to repair or return something or someone to a previous good state or position
palatable	adj: having a pleasant or acceptable taste; pleasing or agreeable to the mind or senses; easily tolerated or accepted
overpaint	v: apply or cover with a layer of paint
shocking	adj: extremely or surprisingly bad, or causing a strong emotional response such as surprise or disgust
humanoid	n: a machine or creature that has a body shape similar to that of a human
confirm	v: to support or establish the truth or certainty of something previously believed or suspected to be the case
clue	n: an object, a piece of evidence, or some information that helps someone to find the answer to a problem, question, or mystery
brokerage	n: the business of buying and selling goods or services on behalf of others, often for a commission or fee; the activity of acting as an intermediary or agent in negotiations or deals between two parties
deathbed	n: a person’s bed, especially one in a hospital or home, on which they are expected to die or have died; a situation or event that occurs shortly before the end of someone’s life
arouse	v: to awaken strong feelings or emotions in someone; to excite or inspire a physical or emotional response
detective	n: a person whose job it is to find out information about crimes and find out who did them
assign	v: to give a specific job or piece of work to a someone
tip	n: the top or extreme point of something slender or tapering, usually a mountain or hill; a piece of advice about something practical; a small amount of money given for services