Unit 7 - The Woods & other vocabulary

anvil

a tool used for hammering and shaping metal.

burlap

A rough, coarse fabric often used for sacks.

chuckle

A quiet, soft laugh.

cunningly

In a clever and deceptive manner.

desecrate

Disrespect or destroy something sacred.

fetch

To go and bring something back.

flickering

A light that wavers or blinks unsteadily.

flustered

A state of confusion or nervousness.

gathering your wits

A process of regaining mental clarity and composure.

gleaming

A bright or shining appearance.

laden with

Heavily loaded or filled with something.

loose ends

A situation with unresolved details.

mutter

A quiet or indistinct way of speaking.

outweigh

To be more important or significant than something else.

paddling

A method of moving through water using hands or a paddle.

plead

A desperate or emotional request.

pluck

To pull something out quickly and sharply.

rack your brain

A process of thinking deeply or searching for an answer.

ripple

A small wave or disturbance on a surface.

scales

A hard, thin covering found on fish and reptiles.

seams

The stitched edges where two pieces of fabric are joined.

shirk

To avoid a duty or responsibility.

soothing

A calming and comforting effect.

stealthily

Avoiding detection by moving quietly and carefully.

stiffness

A lack of flexibility or ease of movement.

stonemason

A craftsman who cuts and shapes stone.

stumble upon

To find something unexpectedly.

uncanny

A strange or unsettling feeling.

undoing

A cause of failure or downfall.

wart

A small, rough skin growth.

avatar

A virtual character or representation of a player

controller

A device used to input commands in a video game

strategy

A plan or set of tactics used to achieve a goal in a game

interactive

Capable of responding to actions or inputs in a dynamic way

platform

A digital space or software for hosting or sharing content

Gamification

The use of game design elements in non-game contexts to increase engagement.

Level-up

Progression to a higher level or rank in a game

Immersive

A feeling of being deeply involved or absorbed in an activity or experience

Mechanics

Components or rules that define how a game works and is played

Leaderboard

A list showing players ranked based on their scores or performance

Quest

Tasks or adventures in games, often involving a journey or mission

Storyline

A series of connected events or narrative elements that drive a game’s plot

Escapism

A way of avoiding or escaping reality through imagination or entertainment

Virtual Reality

A simulated experience that can be similar to or different from the real world

Multiplayer

A game mode where multiple players interact or compete online or offline.

Achievements

Milestones or goals reached in a game, often earning rewards.