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B2 Level Wordlist - Fairy Tales

Here you will learn some English words about fairy tales, such as "charm", "curse", "enchant", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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to bewitch

to use a spell against someone

Ex: The sorceress bewitched the knight, making him unable to leave the castle. 
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to charm
to charm
[Verb]

to gain control over someone by using magic spells

Ex: The wizard charmed the prince into giving him the magical sword. 
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to curse
to curse
[Verb]

to put an evil spell on someone to harm them

Ex: The witch cursed the wicked king for his cruelty. 
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to enchant

to put someone under a magic spell

Ex: The wizard enchanted the princess with a magical spell. 
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to haunt
to haunt
[Verb]

(of a ghost) to appear or be seen repeatedly in a building

Ex: The old mansion was said to be haunted by the ghost of a former resident. 
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demon
demon
[noun]

an evil supernatural creature

Ex: The old legend spoke of a demon that haunted the abandoned house at the edge of town. 
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dragon
dragon
[noun]

a fictional, large winged animal with a long tail that is usually able to breathe fire

Ex: The dragon soared through the sky, its wings spreading wide. 
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dwarf
dwarf
[noun]

a fictional, small human-like creature that generally lives under the ground and works in mines

Ex: In fairy tales, dwarfs are often portrayed as skilled miners who live underground. 
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fairy
fairy
[noun]

a fictional, small especially female creature that has magical powers, sometimes has the ability to grant wishes

Ex: The children believed that fairies lived at the bottom of the garden, among the flowers and trees. 
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genie
genie
[noun]

a supernatural being in Arabian stories that has the power to grant wishes to those who summon or free them from a lamp, bottle, or other container

Ex: Aladdin rubbed the lamp and released the genie, who granted him three wishes. 
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ghost
ghost
[noun]

a dead person or animal's spirit that appears to the living

Ex: They claimed to have seen a ghost in the old abandoned house late at night. 
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giant
giant
[noun]

a fictional human-like creature that is extremely large and powerful

Ex: In the fairy tale, the giant lived in a castle high above the clouds. 
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ghoul
ghoul
[noun]

a fictional evil spirit or creature from Arabian stories that eats buried dead bodies

Ex: According to legend, ghouls lurk in cemeteries and graveyards, seeking fresh corpses to devour. 
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goblin
goblin
[noun]

a fictional small creature that likes to make trouble for humans or trick them

Ex: The goblin's laughter echoed through the dark forest. 
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golem
golem
[noun]

a fictional figure in Jewish stories, often made of clay or mud, that is brought to life using magic

Ex: The ancient text described how the rabbi created a golem to protect the Jewish community from harm. 
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goddess
goddess
[noun]

a female divine being worshipped in different religions

Ex: The Hindu goddess Lakshmi is worshiped as the deity of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. 
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leprechaun

a fictional, small man-like creature in Irish stories who is known for hiding pots of gold at the end of rainbows

Ex: According to legend, if you catch a leprechaun, he must grant you three wishes in exchange for his freedom. 
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mermaid
mermaid
[noun]

a fictional creature that is half woman and half fish, which lives in the sea

Ex: She dreamed of being a mermaid, imagining swimming with colorful fish and exploring underwater caves. 
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monster
monster
[noun]

a fictional, scary, and often large and threatening creature with supernatural abilities

Ex: The villagers warned of a monster lurking in the forest at night. 
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nymph
nymph
[noun]

a fictional creature that lives in woods, rivers, etc. and has the shape of a young woman

Ex: Modern fantasy games might include nymphs as characters who offer quests or magical assistance to players. 
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ogre
ogre
[noun]

a fictional, scary, and large creature that likes to eat humans

Ex: In the fairy tale, the hero must confront a fearsome ogre who lives in a dark, isolated cave. 
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phoenix
phoenix
[noun]

a fictional, often large bird with a long life that is reborn through fire and its own ashes

Ex: The phoenix is often depicted as a symbol of resurrection and immortality. 
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siren
siren
[noun]

a fictional sea creature that is half-woman and half-bird or fish which draws sailors to dangerous waters by singing to them

Ex: In Greek mythology, the siren's song led sailors to shipwrecks on rocky shores. 
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sorcerer
sorcerer
[noun]

a fictional man who has magic powers

Ex: The sorcerer waved his staff and a bright light filled the room. 
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sorceress
sorceress
[noun]

a fictional woman who has magic powers

Ex: The sorceress cast a powerful spell to protect the village from harm. 
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spirit
spirit
[noun]

an immaterial supernatural being that can appear or be perceived by humans

Ex: Legends describe a spirit haunting the old mansion. 
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tooth fairy

a fictional creature that leaves a coin for every fallen tooth of a child it takes

Ex: The children eagerly awaited a visit from the tooth fairy after losing their first tooth. 
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troll
troll
[noun]

any fictional creature in Scandinavian stories that some of which are large and frightening and some are small and mischievous

Ex: The depiction of trolls in popular culture has evolved, with some stories presenting them as misunderstood or even comical characters. 
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unicorn
unicorn
[noun]

a fictional horse with a straight horn on its forehead

Ex: In the fairytale, the brave princess rode a unicorn through the enchanted forest. 
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voodoo doll

a doll that is believed through which one can control or harm someone else

Ex: The practitioner used a voodoo doll to perform a healing ritual for a sick friend. 
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werewolf
werewolf
[noun]

a fictional person who is cursed and can transform into a large wolf and back to human form during full moon

Ex: Legends of werewolves date back centuries, depicting them as fearsome creatures of the night. 
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zombie
zombie
[noun]

a fictional dead person or animal that is brought back to life through supernatural means

Ex: The horror movie featured a terrifying zombie apocalypse where the undead roamed the streets. 
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demigod
demigod
[noun]

a mythological figure that is half-god and half-human, often possessing extraordinary abilities or powers

Ex: Many legends feature demigods who perform great feats or embark on epic quests due to their divine heritage. 
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fabled
fabled
[Adjective]

(of stories or creatures) originating from a myth or legend

Ex: Many cultures have fabled creatures, such as dragons or griffins, that symbolize various traits or powers. 
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