Vocabulary Acquisition:
- Intrigued – Aroused the curiosity or interest of.
- Ornate – Made in an intricate shape or decorated with complex patterns.
- Unassuming – Not pretentious or arrogant; modest.
- Annotated – Add notes of explanation to (a text or diagram).
- Cryptic – Having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
- Sanctuary – A place of refuge or safety.
- Eerie – Strange and frightening.
- Preserved – Maintain (something) in its original or existing state.
- Artifacts – An object made by a human being, typically one of cultural or historical interest.
- Tapestry – A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by weaving colored weft threads or by embroidering on canvas, used as a wall hanging or furniture covering.
- Rumble – A continuous deep, resonant sound.
- Vault – A large room or chamber used for storage, especially an underground one.
- Melancholy – A feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause.
- Turbulent – Characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.
- Imperceptible – So slight, gradual, or subtle as not to be perceived.
- Descend – Move or fall downward.
- Beacon – A light or other visible object serving as a signal, warning, or guide.
- Pristine – In its original condition; unspoiled.
- Gaze – Look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought.
- Whispered – Spoken in a very quiet voice.
- Reflection – Serious thought or consideration.
- Guardian – A defender, protector, or keeper.
- Puzzle – Cause (someone) to feel confused because they cannot understand something.
- Emerging – Move out of or away from something and become visible.
- Riddles – A question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning.
- Overwhelmed – Bury or drown beneath a huge mass.
- Profound – (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.
- Exquisite – Extremely beautiful and delicate.
- Legacy – An amount of money or property left to someone in a will.
- Crisp – (of the weather) cool, fresh, and invigorating.
