Vocabulary

• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• at risk: In danger; likely to be harmed
• at stake: At risk; that can be lost if something is not successful
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, disbelief
• duke in: To begin fighting or boxing each other.
• square up: To stand facing someone in a fighting position; to prepare to fight.
• in order to: For the purpose of; with the aim of.
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• of value: Having worth, importance, or usefulness.
• to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
• on board: Being on a ship, plane, or other vehicle
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• have to: Must do
• put together: To build or assemble something small, e.g. a toy
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• goes to show: To demonstrate or prove something.
• talking about: To discuss a particular topic.
• threat to: A person or thing likely to cause damage or danger.
• interact with
• shout out: A public expression of greeting or praise.
• 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.
• elaborate: To explain something in detail
• deserve: To be worthy of, e.g. getting praise or attention
• environment: Natural world in which plants and animals live
• explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
• military: Army or armed forces
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
• threat: Warning of probable trouble
• responsible: Being the cause of something that has occurred
• grand: A counter for 1000 of something
• dive: Restaurant, bar or club with a bad reputation
• era: Period characterized by particular events, people
• hype: Advertising, writing, or talk to spark interest
• square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
• important: Having power or authority
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• row: To move a boat using oars
• canal: Channel cut through land for boats or ships
• representative: Typical example of a particular category
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• mediterranean: Describing the sea between Italy and Africa
• salute: Raising your hand to your head to show respect
• taste: (Good) sense of style in clothes, art, or manners
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• maritime: Concerning sailing, ships
• rise: To wake up and get out of bed after sleeping
• traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
• alive: Living; not dead
• lagoon: Small lake surrounded by rocks; channel of water
• rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
• grow: To get bigger and more mature; make plants do this
• future: Time that is to come after the present
• empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• start: First time or place that a thing exists; beginning
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• tradition: An event, custom or way common to a people or race
• quiet: Hidden, or done in a private way
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• con: To trick or deceive someone
• elevate: To make something higher
• romantic: Relating to courtship or love
• prophet: Someone who predicts the future
• travel: To go to a place that is far away
• audacity: Bold and daring behavior
• gondola: Flat-bottomed freight car with sides but no roof
• showcase: Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
• bustle: To move energetically or busily
• tourism: Visiting to new places, e.g. abroad, for vacations
• impenetrable: Incapable of being penetrated or pierced
• mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
• dock: To take away a part of an animal's tail
• loot: To steal things after riots or disasters
• newfound: Newly discovered
• visa: Authorization to enter a foreign country
• elect: To select someone for a position by voting
• shipyard: Workplace where ships are built or repaired
• ciao: (Italian) hello or goodbye
• oar: Pole dipped into the water to move and steer boats
• polo: Game in which horseback riders try to score goals
• doge: Formerly the chief magistrate in Venice and Genoa