Vocabulary

• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• have to: Must do
• on the way: During the journey to a particular place.
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• for the better: Resulting in improvement; to a more favorable condition.
• on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
• tick down: To count down or progressively decrease over time.
• down the road: At a future time; in the future.
• figure out: To understand the behavior of someone
• without further ado: Without unnecessary delay or introduction; immediately.
• get into it: To become interested in something and enjoy it.
• for free: Without charge; at no cost.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• to let: Indicates that a property is available for rent.
• turn into: To change to become something else
• inside of: Within; in the inner part of.
• going on: To continue doing something
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• for one thing: Used to introduce a reason for something.
• on the up and up: Honest, truthful, and legitimate.
• on the same page: To have a shared understanding or agreement about something.
• all the things: Everything; all items or aspects
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• from A to B: Describes traveling or moving between two places.
• thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• essentially: Basically; (said when stating the basic facts)
• process: To organize and use data in a computer
• bunch: A group of things of the same kind
• technique: Way of doing by using special knowledge or skill
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• experience: Thing a person has done or that happened to them
• destination: The place you are traveling to
• spot: A certain place or area
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
• giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• blow: To move something using air
• honestly: With truth or sincerity; I'm being honest with you
• totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
• favorite: A thing that someone likes best or enjoys most
• personally: By a specific person, and not by anyone else
• culture: Beliefs and customs of a particular group
• wild: In a manner which lacks control
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• cinnamon: Sweet spice used in cooking or desserts
• trip: To release an electrical switch
• dim: Not bright; not being clear
• storm: To act violently or angrily
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• steam: Mist collecting on a surface when wet air cools
• mellow: Being completely relaxed and calm
• great: Very good; better than before
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• torrential: (Of rain) falling very fast and in great quantity
• tsunami: Huge sea wave often caused by an earthquake
• dutch: Concerning the culture and people of Holland
• portuguese: Concerning the culture and people of Portugal
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• delicious: Very pleasing to eat; especially pleasing
• vet: Short for 'veterinarian' or 'veterinary surgeon'
• lodge: To (provide a place to) stay for a short time
• tourism: Visiting to new places, e.g. abroad, for vacations
• surf: To view webpages on the internet
• puppy: Very young dog (and some other animals)
• spicy: Hot and strongly flavored in taste
• sunset: Daily disappearance of the sun
• gal: Another way to say girl
• massage: Rubbing neck, back etc., to relieve pain/to relax
• cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
• backpacker: Hiker or traveler who wears a backpack
• dal: Indian food made from cooked lentils