فهرست
To bewitch
Title: To bewitch
Pronunciation: /bɪˈwɪtʃ/
Part of speech: verb
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: bɪˈwɪtʃ
Synonym: enchant, captivate
To cast a spell over someone or something; to enchant or charm
The evil witch used her powers to bewitch the prince
To charm
Title: To charm
Pronunciation: /tʃɑːrm/
Part of speech: verb
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: tʃɑːrm
Synonym: enchant, captivate
To delight or please someone with one’s personality or actions
The little girl’s smile never failed to charm everyone she met
To curse
Title: To curse
Pronunciation: /kɜːrs/
Part of speech: verb
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: kɜːrs
Synonym: hex, jinx
Opposite: bless
To invoke or wish for evil or misfortune upon someone or something
The witch cursed the village with eternal darkness
Enchant
Title: Enchant
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtʃænt/
Part of speech: verb
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: ɪnˈtʃænt
Synonym: captivate, charm
Opposite: disenchant
To fill someone with great delight; to bewitch or cast a spell on
The beautiful melody seemed to enchant all who heard it
Haunt
Title: Haunt
Pronunciation: /hɔːnt/
Part of speech: verb/noun
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (verb)
Stress marks: hɔːnt
Synonym: (verb) visit, frequent; (noun) ghost, specter
to inhabit, visit, or appear to in the form of a ghost; (noun) a place frequented by a ghost
The old abandoned house was said to be haunted by the spirits of its former inhabitants
Demon
Title: Demon
Pronunciation: /ˈdiː.mən/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈdiː.mən
Synonym: devil, fiend
Opposite: angel
An evil spirit; a supernatural being typically associated with hell and evil deeds
The exorcist was called to rid the house of the demon that had been tormenting the family
Dragon
Title: Dragon
Pronunciation: /ˈdræɡ.ən/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈdræɡ.ən
Synonym: serpent, wyvern
a mythical creature resembling a giant reptile, often portrayed as breathing fire
The knight set out on a quest to slay the fearsome dragon and rescue the princess.
Dwarf
Title: Dwarf
Pronunciation: /dwɔːrf/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (verb)
Stress marks: dwɔːrf
Synonym: (noun) gnome, imp; (verb) diminish, belittle
Opposite: giant
(noun) a member of a mythical race of short, stocky humanlike creatures
The dwarves were known for their exceptional mining skills and craftsmanship
Fairy
Title: Fairy
Pronunciation: /ˈfeəri/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈfeəri
Synonym: (noun) sprite, pixie; (adjective) magical, enchanting
(noun) a small imaginary being of human form that has magical powers
The fairy granted the young girl three wishes
Genie
Title: Genie
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒiː.ni/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈdʒiː.ni
Synonym: jinn, spirit
a spirit of Arabian folklore, as traditionally depicted imprisoned within a bottle or oil lamp
The genie emerged from the lamp ready to grant three wishes
Ghost
Title: Ghost
Pronunciation: /ɡəʊst/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ɡəʊst
Synonym: (noun) spirit, specter; (verb) haunt, visit
(noun) an apparition of a dead person that is believed to appear or become manifest to the living
The ghost of the old sea captain was said to wander the shores at night
Giant
Title: Giant
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒaɪənt/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈdʒaɪənt
Synonym: (noun) titan, colossus; (adjective) enormous, colossal
Opposite: dwarf
(noun) an imaginary or mythical being of human form but superhuman size; (adj) exceptionally large
The giant towered over the tiny village
Ghoul
Title: Ghoul
Pronunciation: /ɡuːl/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ɡuːl
Synonym: demon, fiend
A malevolent spirit or monster that robs graves and feeds on corpses
The ghoul was said to lurk in the cemetery at night
Goblin
Title: Goblin
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɒb.lɪn/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈɡɒb.lɪn
Synonym: (noun) imp, hobgoblin; (adjective) mischievous, ugly
(noun) a mischievous, ugly creature resembling a dwarf; (adjective) resembling a goblin
The goblin cackled as he played a trick on the unsuspecting traveler
Golem
Title: Golem
Pronunciation: /ˈɡəʊ.ləm/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈɡəʊ.ləm
Synonym: (noun) homunculus, automaton; (adjective) artificial, constructed
(noun) a creature from Jewish folklore brought to life from clay; (adjective) resembling a golem
The rabbi created a golem to protect the Jewish community from harm
Goddess
Title: Goddess
Pronunciation:/ˈɡɒd.əs/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈɡɒd.əs
Synonym:(noun) deity, divinity; (adjective) divine, godlike
(noun) a female deity; (adjective) resembling a goddess
Aphrodite is often depicted as a beautiful goddess of love and beauty
Leprechaun
Title: Leprechaun
Pronunciation:/ˈlep.rə.kɔːn/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈlep.rə.kɔːn
Synonym:(noun) elf, sprite; (adjective) mischievous, small
Definition:(noun) a small creature in Irish folklore that is often depicted as a shoemaker who hides his gold at the end of the rainbow; (adjective) resembling a leprechaun
Example
The leprechaun’s pot of gold is said to be hidden at the end of the rainbow
Mermaid
Title: Mermaid
Pronunciation:/ˈmɜː.meɪd/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈmɜː.meɪd
Synonym:siren, nymph; (adjective) aquatic, marine
(noun) a fictitious sea creature with the head and upper body of a woman and the tail of a fish
The sailor claimed to have seen a beautiful mermaid sitting on a rock by the shore
Monster
Title: Monster
Pronunciation: /ˈmɒn.stər/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈmɒn.stər
Synonym: creature, beast
A large, ugly, and frightening imaginary creature
The monster in the movie was terrifying
Nymph
Title: Nymph
Pronunciation: /nɪmf/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: nɪmf
Synonym: sprite, fairy
a mythological spirit of nature imagined as a beautiful maiden inhabiting rivers, woods
The nymph was often seen dancing in the moonlight
ogre
Title: ogre
Pronunciation: /ˈəʊ.ɡər/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈəʊ.ɡər
Synonym: giant, monster
A type of giant from folk stories that eats people
The ogre in the fairy tale lived in a cave in the mountains
phoenix
Title: phoenix
Pronunciation: /ˈfiː.nɪks/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Example: The phoenix is often used as a symbol of rebirth and renewal.
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈfiː.nɪks
Synonym: mythical bird, firebird; (adjective) reborn, renewed
(noun) a mythical bird that burns itself to death and then is born again from its ashes
The phoenix is often used as a symbol of rebirth and renewal
Siren
Title: Siren
Pronunciation:/ˈsaɪ.rən/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈsaɪ.rən
Synonym:(noun) temptress, enchantress; (adjective) alluring, captivating
(noun) a creature from Greek mythology that lured sailors to their deaths with its enchanting music
The sailors were mesmerized by the siren’s song
sorcerer
Title: sorcerer
Pronunciation:/ˈsɔː.sər.ər/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈsɔː.sər.ər
Synonym:(noun) wizard, magician; (adjective) magical, mystical
(noun) a person who claims or is believed to have magic powers; (adjective) relating to a sorcerer
The sorcerer cast a spell to protect the kingdom
Spirit
Title: Spirit
Pronunciation:/ˈspɪr.ɪt/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈspɪr.ɪt
Synonym:(noun) ghost, apparition; (adjective) ethereal, otherworldly
(noun) a supernatural being; (adjective) resembling a spirit
The old house was said to be haunted by the spirit of its former owner
Tooth fairy
Title: Tooth fairy
Pronunciation:/tuːθ ˈfeə.ri/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: tuːθ ˈfeə.ri
Synonym:(noun) fairy, pixie; (adjective) magical, whimsical
(noun) an imaginary creature that children believe takes their baby teeth from under their pillows
The tooth fairy left a dollar under my pillow when I lost my first tooth
Troll
Title: Troll
Pronunciation:/trəʊl/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: trəʊl
Synonym:(noun) goblin, monster; (verb) provoke, bait
Definition:(noun) an imaginary, either very large or very small creature in traditional Scandinavian stories, that has magical powers and lives in mountains or caves; (verb) to write offensive messages on the internet
Example
The troll was said to guard the bridge from intruders
Unicorn
Title: Unicorn
Pronunciation:/ˈjuː.nɪ.kɔːn/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈjuː.nɪ.kɔːn
Synonym:(noun) mythical creature, fabled animal; (adjective) magical, legendary
(noun) an imaginary white horse with a single horn growing from its forehead; (adjective) resembling
The unicorn is often depicted as a symbol of purity and grace
werewolf
Title: werewolf
Pronunciation:/ˈweə.wʊlf/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈweə.wʊlf
Synonym:(noun) lycanthrope, wolfman; (adjective) wolfish, lupine
a person who is believed to change into a wolf at certain times; (adjective) relating to werewolves
The werewolf howled at the full moon
zombie
Title: zombie
Pronunciation:/ˈzɒm.bi/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈzɒm.bi
Synonym:(noun) undead, ghoul; (adjective) lifeless, soulless
(noun) a dead person who has been brought back to life but without human qualities
The zombie walked aimlessly through the streets
Demigod
Title: Demigod
Pronunciation:/ˈdem.i.ɡɒd/
Part of speech:noun/adjective
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈdem.i.ɡɒd
Synonym:(noun) half-god, hero; (adjective) divine, superhuman
(noun) a mythological being with more power than a mortal but less than a god
Hercules is often considered a demigod in Greek mythology
Fabled
Title: Fabled
Pronunciation:/ˈfeɪ.bəld/
Part of speech:adjective
Formal or informal:Both
Countable or uncountable:Uncountable
Stress marks:/ˈfeɪ.bəld/
Synonym:fictional, mythical
Opposite:factual
something that is not true and has been invented
The fabled city of Atlantis was said to have sunk into the ocean
