Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• at least: As a minimum
• have to: Must do
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
• in place of: Instead of; as a substitute for.
• cut down: To reduce your use of something
• the following: Next in order or sequence.
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• such as: For example; like
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• jump around: To move about restlessly or energetically; to leap or skip about.
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• crop up: To suddenly happen, or be talked about
• for instance: As an example.
• as soon as: In a short time after (something happens)
• out of time: Having no more time available to do something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• depending on: To rely on for support (financial or emotional)
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• from first to last: Throughout the entire process or sequence, without exception.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• thanks to: Because of; as a result of.
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• present: Being in attendance; being there; having turned up
• description: Explanation of what something is like, looks like
• vocabulary: Words that have to do with a particular subject
• structure: The way in which the parts of a system or object are arranged or organized, or a system arranged in this way
• artificial: Dishonest, to seem fake, not sincere
• develop: To explain something in steps and in detail
• identify: To indicate who or what someone or something is
• complex: Group of buildings all used for the same purpose
• accommodate: To adapt or handle a situation, task
• academic: Concerning education, schools, universities, etc.
• research: To study in order to discover new ideas and facts
• significantly: In a way that is important or noticeable
• task: Big or small piece of work someone has to do
• cruise: To easily achieve
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• path: Method of living leading to a particular result
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• premium: Having a higher than normal quality
• comparison: Act of comparing things
• scientific: Concerning academic study of the physical world
• click: To work well with someone or something
• convert: To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
• essay: Short piece of written opinion on a subject
• palm: Inner area of a person's hand
• shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
• tropical: Hot and humid; near to the equator
• notice: To become aware by sight, touch, or hearing
• additional: Further or added
• important: Having power or authority
• paraphrase: Summary of another person's words
• order: Religious or social group, as of nuns
• label: A (luxury) brand owned by a company
• simple: Not hard to understand or do; not complex
• information: Collection of facts and details about something
• paragraph: Section of writing dealing with one point
• replace: To use instead of something else
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
• change: To exchange one set of clothes for another
• question: To ask for or try to get information
• paradise: Place with everything needed for specific activity
• chart: Drawing showing information in a clear way
• compose: To calm yourself after being angry or upset
• diagram: A drawing intended to explain how something works
• cardinal: Of the greatest importance; paramount
• circular: Shaped like a circle or part of a circle
• pier: Strong post that helps support something
• lookout: Person who keeps watch, e.g. for an enemy
• circumference: Length around an outer boundary, e.g. a circle
• overview: A description of the main points; summary
• barbecue: Grill used for cooking food over an open fire
• shoreline: Boundary line between land and water
• outpost: Outlying branch or position of a main organization
• northeast: Location in the northeastern part of an area