Vocabulary

• once upon a time: A conventional phrase used to begin fairy tales and other stories.
• upon a time: An introductory phrase used to begin a story, typically a fairy tale.
• through thick and thin: Through good times and bad times; during both prosperity and adversity.
• home in: Move or direct toward a specific target or goal.
• over time: Gradually; as time passes.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
• dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
• journey: Act of traveling from one place to another; trip
• improve: To make, or become, something better
• determine: To control exactly how something will be or act
• culinary: Concerned with cooking
• explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
• firm: Company that sells goods or services
• ambitious: Having the desire to be successful in life, work
• vibrant: Having a lot of energy and being very active
• adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
• chase: Act of going after someone to catch them
• challenge: An activity you wish to try that may be hard to do
• innovative: Having or using new methods or ideas
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• thick: Difficult to see through, as fog
• capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
• professional: Of jobs such as doctor, lawyer, accountant, etc.
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• aim: Act of pointing something at a target
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• activity: An action or task, e.g. sports, washing clothes
• company: Good feeling from being with someone else
• important: Having power or authority
• determination: Will to achieve a goal despite difficulties
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• embark: To begin a journey; get on a ship or plane
• support: To give assistance or advice to someone
• campus: Grounds of an institution, e.g. a university
• intern: Person working to get experience/train for a job
• taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
• alive: Living; not dead
• great: Very good; better than before
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• attend: To take care of someone in need
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• knit: To join or be joined closely together
• bustle: To move energetically or busily
• marketing: To publicize products to get you to buy; advertise
• photography: Art of taking pictures with a camera