Vocabulary

• such as: For example; like
• goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• solar eclipse: An eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon.
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• set aside: To reject or throw away, e.g. an idea
• true nature: The inherent qualities or character of a person or thing.
• like a man: To act bravely or responsibly.
• land with: To bring an aircraft down to the ground.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• back to work: Returning to one's job or professional duties after a period of absence.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• switch on: To put something electrical on or off
• keep from: To prevent someone from doing something
• in place of: Instead of; as a substitute for.
• massive: Very big; large; too big
• enormous: Huge; very big; very important
• multiple: Having or involving more than one of something
• evidence: Factual proof that helps to establish the truth
• thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
• native: Someone from or born in a specific country
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• attempt: To try to do something challenging or difficult
• exact: Completely correct; accurate; specific
• strike: To hit something
• describe: To tell the appearance, sound, smell of something
• catastrophic: Causing a lot of damage or suffering
• reflect: To indicate or be a sign of something
• indigenous: Being naturally from an area, not somewhere else
• escape: Act to briefly ignoring boring or bad things
• inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• disaster: State of extreme ruin and misfortune
• preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
• advance: Forward movement by an army
• giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
• reflection: Sign or indication of a state or condition
• roam: To move about freely without a set destination
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• swallow: To believe (something that is not true)
• civilization: A highly developed society
• ground: To break (coffee, etc.) into tiny bits with machine
• extinct: (Of animal, etc.) having died out; with none left
• grid: Electrical network supplying electricity to area
• skull: Structure of bones forming the face and head
• fossil: Plant or animal that became rock after many years
• carpet: Colored floor covering made of wool, etc.
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• sign: Indication that something exists or will happen
• imply: To suggest something, without saying it directly
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
• upright: Having good moral standards; of good character
• solar: Concerning the sun, or its heat
• greatness: Property of outstanding importance or eminence
• legend: List of explanations of symbols on map, etc.
• land: Region or country
• tsunami: Huge sea wave often caused by an earthquake
• oral: Concerning the mouth
• mount: To attach something to something else
• think: To have an idea about something without certainty
• vanish: To disappear in a sudden and mysterious way
• believe: To think or accept that something is true
• forest: Large area with many trees
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• live: To be alive
• bustle: To move energetically or busily
• stay: To keep trying without giving up
• mound: Raised area on the ground on which pitcher stands
• wane: To become smaller, weaker or less
• grotesque: Extremely different from what is normal/expected
• notify: To inform; to communicate specific information
• archaeological: Concerning the study of ancient societies
• beaver: Small furry animal that builds things
• mammoth: Large extinct animal resembling a hairy elephant
• peacemaker: Someone who tries to end a war or argument