Vocabulary List 2
- Descend
- Meaning: Move or fall downward.
- Story Example: Ella descended into the dark passage below the manor.
- Everyday Example: We had to descend several flights of stairs during the fire drill.
- Beacon
- Meaning: A light or other visible object serving as a signal, warning, or guide.
- Story Example: Echo Manor was a beacon of knowledge and history.
- Everyday Example: The lighthouse served as a beacon for sailors returning to port.
- Pristine
- Meaning: In its original condition; unspoiled.
- Story Example: The chamber was in pristine condition, untouched by time.
- Everyday Example: He keeps his vintage car in pristine condition.
- Gaze
- Meaning: Look steadily and intently, especially in admiration, surprise, or thought.
- Story Example: Ella felt the gaze of the portraits as she walked through the hall.
- Everyday Example: The child’s innocent gaze melted her heart.
- Whispered
- Meaning: Spoken in a very quiet voice.
- Story Example: The walls of the manor whispered secrets of the past.
- Everyday Example: She whispered the answer to him during the quiz.
- Reflection
- Meaning: Serious thought or consideration.
- Story Example: Ella paused for a moment of reflection in the old garden.
- Everyday Example: After some reflection, he decided to accept the job offer.
- Guardian
- Meaning: A defender, protector, or keeper.
- Story Example: The statue of the guardian pointed the way to the hidden vault.
- Everyday Example: He has always been a guardian to his younger siblings.
- Puzzle
- Meaning: Cause (someone) to feel confused because they cannot understand something.
- Story Example: Each letter was a piece of a puzzle revealing more about the manor.
- Everyday Example: The complex math problem was a real puzzle for everyone in class.
- Emerging
- Meaning: Move out of or away from something and become visible.
- Story Example: Ella emerged from the dark passage into the hidden chamber.
- Everyday Example: The sun was emerging from behind the clouds after the rain.
- Riddles
- Meaning: A question or statement intentionally phrased so as to require ingenuity in ascertaining its answer or meaning.
- Story Example: The location of the vault was described only through riddles.
- Everyday Example: He loved to challenge his friends with complex riddles.
- Overwhelmed
- Meaning: Have a strong emotional effect on.
- Story Example: Ella felt overwhelmed by the history and beauty of the secret chamber.
- Everyday Example: She was overwhelmed with joy when she saw the surprise party her friends had organized.
- Profound
- Meaning: (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.
- Story Example: The connection Ella felt with the manor was profound.
- Everyday Example: His apology had a profound impact on her, and she decided to forgive him.
- Exquisite
- Meaning: Extremely beautiful and delicately made.
- Story Example: The paintings in the hidden vault were exquisite.
- Everyday Example: She wore an exquisite diamond necklace that caught everyone’s eye.
- Legacy
- Meaning: Something left or handed down by a predecessor.
- Story Example: Sir Henry and Lady Elizabeth left a rich legacy of culture and wisdom.
- Everyday Example: The founder’s legacy lives on through the charity’s ongoing work.
- Crisp
- Meaning: (of the weather) cool, fresh, and invigorating.
- Story Example: Lady Elizabeth wrote about the crisp autumn air in her diary.
- Everyday Example: The morning was crisp and perfect for a
