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Word | Meaning | Advanced |
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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 | |
salesperson | n: a person whose job is to sell goods in a shop or directly to customers | |
difficulty | n: a condition or state that causes problems | |
traverse | v: to cross or move through a land or water area | |
villager | n: a person who lives in a village or small rural community; a person who is part of a close-knit and traditional community | |
wander | v: to walk around slowly or to a place, often without any clear purpose or direction | |
outskirt | n: the part of a town or city away from the center, typically the suburbs; the fringe or border of something. | |
unfortunately | adv: by bad luck; unluckily | |
largely | adv: virtually entirely; to a large degree | |
deserted | adj: empty or abandoned; lacking inhabitants or visitors; left alone or left behind | |
pitch | n: the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration; the degree of a slope, especially of a roof; short presentation for selling or sharing something | |
yelp | n: a sharp, high-pitched bark or cry, typically made by a dog or fox | |
scream | v: to give a loud, high shout suddenly, especially because of fear, anger, excitement, etc.; to utter or declare in a very loud voice | |
discovery | n: the act or process of finding information, a place, or an object, or learning about something that was previously not known | |
trap | n: a piece of equipment or hole for catching animals or people; (verb) to catch animals or people and prevent them from escaping | |
raccoon | n: a nocturnal mammal with a distinctive black mask-like marking around the eyes, known for its omnivorous diet, dexterous paws, and bushy tail | |
creature | n: a living being, especially an animal | |
wily | adj: characterized by slyness, deviousness, or cunning; using trickery or stratagems to achieve one’s goals | |
terrify | v: to frighten someone very much | |
powerless | adj: lacking power, strength, or authority; unable to act or affect change | |
struggle | v: to make a great effort to do something when it is difficult, or there are a lot of problems; to use force or violence to break away from restraint or constriction | |
bolt | n: a metal bar that slides across to lock a door or window closed; a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder; (verb) to move or jump suddenly | |
undergrowth | n: the plants, bushes, and vegetation that grow beneath the surface of a forest or woodland; the layer of plant life that exists at ground level beneath the taller trees and shrubs in a natural ecosystem | |
trudge | v: to walk or march slowly and heavily, typically due to exhaustion, difficulty, or reluctance; to move with effort or laboriously | |
spot | n: a particular location or place; a small round or roundish area, differing in color or feels from the surface around it | |
discard | v: to throw something away or get rid of something that you no longer wanted or need | |
kettle | n: a metal container with a lid and handle, used for boiling water or other liquids over a heat source, commonly used for making tea or cooking pasta or soup | |
rusty | adj: covered with rust (= a reddish-brown coating or corrosion layer); deteriorated or corroded due to lack of use or exposure to the elements; affected by disuse or neglect | |
monk | n: a member of a religious community of men living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience | |
polish | n: a substance used to smooth or shine a surface; the act of smoothing or shining a surface | |
sparkle | v: to emit or reflect bright flashes of light, especially with animation and joy | |
temple | n: a place of worship, especially one that is associated with a particular religion or faith; the flat area on either side of the forehead | |
solemn | adj: formal and dignified, often with an emphasis on religious or ceremonial attitudes or practices; characterized by an earnest sense of importance or gravity; serious or grave in tone or demeanor | |
handsome | adj: physically attractive and pleasing in appearance; attractive and generous | |
ceremony | n: a formal event or ritual, often religious or solemn | |
reheat | v: to heat something again, typically to make it hot enough to eat or drink | |
squirm | v: to twist, wiggle, or contort the body uncomfortably or awkwardly, often due to embarrassment, discomfort, or nervousness | |
cheat | v: to act dishonestly or unfairly to gain an advantage or to deceive someone; to break the rules or laws | |
examine | v: to study or consider a person or object attentively and thoroughly to learn something about them | |
hop | v: to jump lightly and quickly on one foot or both feet; to move rapidly from one place to another; to travel using an aircraft, bus, etc. | |
sweat | n: the salty liquid that is produced by the glands in the skin, especially when the body is hot or under stress | |
suddenly | adv: quickly and unexpectedly | |
sprout | v: to grow or develop new parts typically leaves or shoots, from a plant; to emerge, develop, or arise gradually or suddenly | |
scrub | v: to clean something thoroughly, typically with a brush and soap or detergent | |
furry | adj: covered in fur or a furry material; resembling fur | |
paw | n: the foot of an animal that has claws or nails, such as a cat, dog, or bear; a person’s hand, especially a clumsy or heavy-handed one | |
recognize | v: to acknowledge or realize something or someone; to identify, remember, or become aware of something that was previously known or encountered | |
shock | n: a strong feeling or physical reaction to a sudden and unexpected event or experience, especially something unpleasant | |
tale | n: a story made up in someone’s imagination, especially one full of action and adventure | |
shape-shifter | n: a mythical or fictional being that can change its form or appearance, particularly about animals or supernatural creatures | |
transform | v: to change in outward structure or looks; | |
testicle | n: one of the two oval-shaped organs in men that produce sperm and testosterone; in animals, the equivalent organ responsible for producing sperm and often also regulating testosterone levels | |
troublesome | adj: causing difficulty or annoyance for someone | |
trickster | n: a person or character who uses cunning and deceit to achieve their goals, often in traditional folklore or mythology | |
embarrass | v: to cause someone to feel awkward, worried, or ashamed | |
prank | n: a playful or mischievous trick, practical joke, or act of mischief performed with the intention of amusing or surprising others | |
dissolve | v: to be or cause to be absorbed by a liquid to form a part of the solution; to close down or dismiss | |
statue | n: a sculpture of a person or animal, typically made of stone or metal, that is intended to represent the subject in a lifelike or symbolic way | |
antic | adj: ludicrously strange and unusual; playful or amusing | |
unsuspecting | adj: unaware of the presence of danger; not suspicious | |
repay | v: to give back or make restitution for money, debt, or other obligation that is owed; to compensate or reward someone for something done or given | |
impressive | adj: arousing admiration due to size, quality, or skill | |
honor | n: high regard or great respect for someone; the quality of having and doing based on a keen sense of morality; (verb) to show respect towards someone | |
esteem | n: great respect and approval for or a good opinion of someone | |
frequent | adj: happening constantly | |
amuse | v: to entertain or divert the mind; to make someone laugh | |
entirely | adv: completely | |
norm | n: something that is regarded as usual, typical, or standard |