Vocabulary

• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• back in the day: In the past; in former times.
• to the gods: Completely destroyed or ruined.
• such as: For example; like
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• off the beaten path: In a place where few people go; not well known.
• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• works from: To perform one's job duties from a specific location.
• close by: Near in distance; nearby.
• take in: To allow to enter; receive as a guest
• in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
• complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
• present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
• represent: To depict art objects, figures, scenes; to portray
• explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
• cozy: Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
• architecture: Design and construction of buildings
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• aroma: Noticeable pleasing smell
• scent: To become aware of the presence of a smell, etc.
• actual: Real or existing in fact, not imagined; real
• mindfulness: Paying attention to your responsibilities
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• noble: Being admirable and honorable in character
• fake: Not real; made to look like something real
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• sip: To drink just a little at a time
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• president: Person in charge of a country, or organization
• ceremony: Special social or religious event
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• piece: A counter in a board game
• memorial: Ceremony or monument honoring dead person, people
• hospitality: Welcoming treatment of visitors or guests
• mansion: Very large, expensive home
• traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
• step: Movement done as part of a particular dance
• royalty: Members of a royal family
• tie: To attach things (together) with a string or rope
• tally: To count or reckon up; to score a point
• whisk: To beat egg, etc. to add air and make it light
• burn: To destroy with fire
• lush: Someone who is often drunk
• interested: Having had your attention taken; curious
• incense: To cause to feel great anger; to infuriate
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
• bloom: To flower; to produce flowers
• delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
• deeply: To a significant degree
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• bustle: To move energetically or busily
• upper: Drug that improves mood or increases energy
• crane: Water bird characterized by its long neck and legs
• purify: To make pure by removing unwanted substances
• smell: To have a particular odor
• nestle: To be sheltered or protected by e.g. trees, hills
• imperfection: Something that makes something less than perfect
• history: Established pattern or record
• lace: To add an amount of liquor to a food or drink
• museum: Building to display art/science/history objects
• temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead
• war: Situation where armies fight each other
• gift: Something given to another for a reason; present
• courtyard: Area open to the sky, but closed in by buildings
• carbonate: To charge a drink with carbon dioxide
• buddha: Someone achieving a state of perfect enlightenment
• ballroom: Large room used mainly for dancing
• rainstorm: Storm with rain
• handcraft: To make an art object by hand
• yin: In Chinese philosophy, female force joining yang