Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• in spirit: Feeling or showing enthusiasm; with strong emotional support, even if not physically present.
• of interest: Relevant or important to someone or something.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• for my money: In my opinion; according to my judgment.
• fit into: To be small enough to go inside something.
• in the way: Obstructing someone or something; hindering progress.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• at some point: At an unspecified time, usually in the future.
• stand out
• few steps: A small number of steps; a short distance.
• show up: To arrive or be seen at a place, e.g. a party
• the bottom line: The most important thing; the essential point.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• literally: In a literal manner or sense; exactly as stated.
• impulse: Sudden desire to do something that is not planned
• exotic: Being very different or unusual
• endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• tiny: Very, very small
• universe: All of space that contains planets and stars
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• attention: Taking notice of someone or something
• spirit: Person's strong determination or attitude
• render: To cause to be in a certain state or condition
• volume: Number or amount of something e.g. sales
• renaissance: Period of intense activity in art and science
• spiritual: Of religious belief; believing in things of soul
• magnificent: Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
• interest: Best or most advantageous thing for someone
• deem: To judge something to be a certain thing, way
• trade: A specific industry, e.g. shoe making
• impress: To make an emotional impact upon
• vary: To change something and make it different
• devote: To dedicate
• tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
• century: Period of 100 years
• fascination: Quality that attracts attention
• science: Study of the physical world, based on facts
• exquisite: Being very sensitive or detailed, e.g. of taste
• creative: Having the ability to make something new
• overlap: To lie over or cover a part of something else
• optimize: To make as effective as possible
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• sketch: Brief account of something without many details
• natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
• abdomen: The part of the body where the stomach is
• poetry: Poetic writing; imaginative verses
• sleek: Having a smooth and appealing shape or surface
• devotion: Strong love or attachment; a commitment to
• pioneer: Person exploring a new place or field of endeavor
• revolt: Protest against authority; fight to take control
• shadow: To cover something with shade
• empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
• realistically: In a practical manner; taking context into account
• aesthetically: In a tasteful way
• disgust: Strong feeling of dislike for something
• insect: A small animal with 6 legs, such as a bee or ant
• catholic: One of many Christian belief systems
• wide: Having a great distance from one side to the other
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• startling: So remarkably different or sudden as to shock
• carry: To have a child, be pregnant
• cultural: Of a particular society's customs and beliefs
• nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
• monetize: To make money from your invention or ideas
• work: The product of some artistic or literary endeavor
• believe: To think or accept that something is true
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
• earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
• terrestrial: Concerning the earth; not of, in the air or space
• vogue: Fashion, a popular item
• calibrate: To adjust an instrument to take exact measurements
• turf: Grass or a grass-like surface
• curator: Person who is in charge of objects for exhibition
• beetle: Insect with a hard, usually black body and 8 legs
• stag: Adult male deer
• magnum: Extra large bottle for champagne, etc.