Vocabulary

• as long as: For the period that; provided that.
• think of: To look on as (being something specific); consider
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• in case of: If something happens; in the event of.
• work together: To collaborate or cooperate with others to achieve a common goal.
• at least: As a minimum
• on purpose: Intentionally; deliberately.
• burst into: To enter a place suddenly and forcefully.
• for the world: Used to emphasize something would never happen.
• name for: To give someone or something a particular name, often in honor of someone else.
• search for: To try to find someone or something.
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• formerly known as: Used to indicate a previous name of a person or place.
• in particular: Specifically; especially.
• go below: To move down to a lower deck or level, especially on a ship.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• rise up: To attempt to defeat government or ruler
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• right back: Said when someone says they will return soon, indicating you expect their prompt return.
• incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
• phenomenon: Unusual event, fact that can be studied
• awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
• situation: Place, position or area that something is in
• integrity: Quality of being honest, fair and honorable
• artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
• spot: A certain place or area
• purpose: Reason for which something is done; aim; goal
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• gravity: (Of a situation) extreme seriousness
• section: A part of a whole
• purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
• debris: Remains of something broken or destroyed
• raise: To increase a bet above another when playing cards
• observe: To celebrate a particular holiday/religious event
• majestic: Characterized by an imposing or stately appearance
• bust: To arrest people involved in crime
• sink: To push something down into the ground
• record: Highest or most extreme level achieved
• tribute: Something that is said or done to show respect
• plastic: Stiff but usually flexible man-made material
• marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
• horizon: Line where the earth or sea meets the sky
• bottom: The part of your body you sit on
• smash: Accident involving vehicles
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• important: Having power or authority
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• coast: Land near the sea or ocean
• terrible: Very bad; horrible
• operate: To control or handle something, such as a machine
• scream: To make a sudden loud, high sound
• colossal: Being extremely large in size or amount
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• declaration: Stating the cost of things purchased overseas
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• litter: All the baby animals born at once from one mother
• conservation: Protecting the environment or a species
• space: Empty area kept for a specific reason, like a car
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• independence: Having the freedom to make your own decisions
• interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• polar: Concerning the areas near the North or South poles
• occupy: To enter and take control of land/property
• united: To join or come together for the same goal
• coaster: Mat placed under a glass to protect furniture
• reef: Line of rocks or sand at the surface of the ocean
• gulf: Part of a sea partially surrounded by land
• port: City where ships can shelter during a storm
• spacecraft: Vehicle capable of traveling to outer space
• pier: Strong post that helps support something
• archipelago: Group of several small islands
• transatlantic: Going across the Atlantic Ocean
• structural: Concerning or caused by structure
• liner: Material used to cover the inside surface of
• heartbroken: Very sad, e.g. because you broke up with someone