Vocabulary

• got to: To arrive at some place
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
• in touch: Having contact or communication with someone.
• by any means: In any way possible, regardless of the method
• to the point: Expressing something directly and without unnecessary detail.
• worth a visit: Deserving to be visited; good enough to spend time visiting.
• food culture: The practices, attitudes, and beliefs as well as the networks and institutions surrounding the production, distribution, preparation, and consumption of food.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• hold on: To wait for someone (e.g. on a phone call)
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• set up
• for that matter: Used to emphasize that something is true or likely to happen, or to introduce a related point.
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• hanging out: To spend time with your friends
• in part: To some extent; partially.
• due to: Because of; owing to
• tropical fish: A fish that lives in warm, tropical waters, often kept as pets in aquariums.
• first off: To begin with; firstly.
• out and about: Having returned to your usual activities after an illness.
• in real life: In the physical world; not online or in a fictional setting.
• check out
• try out: To try to win a place on a team in a group
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• have to: Must do
• heading to: Going in a particular direction.
• bunch: A group of things of the same kind
• awesome: Great; wonderful; stupendous
• spot: A certain place or area
• squeeze: Amount of liquid from firmly pressing e.g. orange
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• stroke: When blood cannot get to brain, causing damage
• expert: Skillful person with special knowledge
• chill: State of being a little cold
• tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
• footage: A certain amount of film or video of something
• involve: To have or be included as a part of something
• giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
• introduce: To open an essay to set the scene
• guide: To help or advise someone about something
• dive: Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
• device: Object, machine, or equipment for a specific use
• absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
• damn: To cause the downfall or failure of; criticize
• tropical: Hot and humid; near to the equator
• sanctuary: Place to find rest and relaxation
• root: Emotional connection with a place, history etc.
• marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
• master: To gain control over something
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• buoyancy: Degree to which a thing floats on liquid or in air
• despise: To have no respect whatsoever for a person/thing
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• encompass: To encircle; cover completely
• great: Very good; better than before
• inflate: To fill/be filled with air and make/become bigger
• turn: To become (a particular age)
• celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
• captain: Title of a senior officer in the military
• province: Subject that a person has a good knowledge of
• qualification: Official record proving a certain standard/level
• part: Division of a book
• coral: Color that is a combination of pink and orange
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• cross: Angry and upset
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• share: Part-ownership in a property, business or company
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• belt: To leave somewhere quickly (UK use)
• whale: To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
• tank: Container for holding liquid or gas
• touch: To affect feelings, especially by causing sympathy
• hear: To be aware of sound; to perceive with the ear
• come: To arrive at a place
• briefing: To give information and instructions in a meeting
• put: To move or place a thing in a particular position
• scuba: Equipment which allows you to breath underwater
• diving: To swim deep under water with an air supply
• dolphin: Sea animal like a big fish that breathes air
• endanger: To bring a person/thing into a dangerous situation
• mammoth: Large extinct animal resembling a hairy elephant
• marvellous: Extraordinarily good or great
• underwater: (Moving or existing) beneath the surface of water
• wetsuit: Suit made of rubber for diving and surfing