adventureA term implying an exciting and potentially dangerous journey or experience.
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An exciting or very unusual experience."Participating in the expedition was a real adventure."
To engage in hazardous and exciting activity, especially the exploration of unknown territory."They had adventured into the forest."
scarecrowAn object made to resemble a human figure, set up to scare birds away from a field where crops are growing.
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A decoy or mannequin, often in the shape of a human. Humanoid scarecrows are usually dressed in old clothes and placed in open fields to discourage birds such as crows or sparrows from disturbing and feeding on recently cast seed and growing crops."The farmer set up a scarecrow to protect his crops."
sorceryThe use of power gained from the assistance or control of evil spirits especially for divining.
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The use of magic, especially black magic."The wicked witch practiced sorcery to harm her enemies."
pumpkinheadA term from the book referring to a character with a pumpkin for a head. Used symbolically to denote characters who lack intelligence or common sense.
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A foolish person."Don't be such a pumpkinhead, think before you act."
illusionSomething that deceives by producing a false or misleading impression of reality.
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A thing that is or is likely to be wrongly perceived or interpreted by the senses."The oasis was just an illusion."