Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• going on: To continue doing something
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• except for: Not including; excluding.
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• for some reason: For a reason that is not known or not easily explained.
• catch on: To become popular; start to be used
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• stop in: To visit a place briefly, usually on the way to somewhere else.
• featured on: To appear or be highlighted in a particular media outlet.
• pack in: To decide to stop doing something
• way to go: An expression of encouragement or approval.
• up there: In or to a higher place or position; far away.
• goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
• facing off: To oppose one another (often in sports)
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• jump in: To enter a vehicle quickly.
• just kind of: Used to express a feeling or state in a vague or hesitant way.
• in the neighborhood of: Approximately or about a certain amount or distance.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• in the game: Still involved or active in a competition or situation.
• sign off: To end communications, e.g. by radio
• in the meantime: During the time between two events; meanwhile.
• thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
• turn on
• on the road: Traveling, especially as part of a tour or journey.
• essential: Extremely or most important and necessary
• ingredient: Food item used when making a meal or drink
• basically: Used before you explain something simply, clearly
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• wrap: Piece of clothing worn loosely on the shoulders
• combat: To fight someone or something physically
• explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
• reality: What is true, as opposed to what is imagined
• indigenous: Being naturally from an area, not somewhere else
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• series: Set of stories or articles on a particular subject
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• cuisine: Certain style or technique of cooking
• virtual: Existing only on the internet or on a computer
• pretty: Being attractive to the eye in a simple way
• trail: Series of marks or signs left by something moving
• capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• pyramid: Four-sided structure with sides meeting at the top
• important: Having power or authority
• coast: Land near the sea or ocean
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• liquor: Strong alcoholic beverage
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• fever: A high body temperature, indicating illness
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• sour: (Of relationship) to cease to be good or friendly
• equator: Geographical line at zero degrees latitude
• slippery: Difficult to hold or stand as it's smooth/wet/icy
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
• colonial: Of a system where one country controls another
• cocaine: Illegal drug made from coca leaves
• portuguese: Concerning the culture and people of Portugal
• part: Division of a book
• march: To force someone to walk somewhere
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
• colonize: To take control over place and live there
• global: Concerning, involving, affecting all of something
• cardinal: Of the greatest importance; paramount
• hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
• local: Bus or train, that stops at most stations
• wine: Dark red color
• history: Established pattern or record
• national: Concerning a nation as a whole
• super: Of the highest quality; great; marvelous
• excite: To make something or someone become more active
• gold: Dark yellow color often seen in sunsets
• latin: Ancient Roman language affecting many languages
• footwear: Shoes, socks, etc.
• ciao: (Italian) hello or goodbye
• adobe: Type of sun-dried brick made of straw and clay