Vocabulary

• off the beaten path: In a place where few people go; not well known.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• dive in: To start doing something with a lot of enthusiasm.
• first up: Firstly; to begin with; the first item on a list or agenda.
• have to: Must do
• symbol of: Something that represents or stands for something else, especially an object representing an abstract idea.
• walk away: To leave a situation, especially a difficult or unpleasant one.
• out there: In or to a place that is far away
• soak in: To absorb liquid.
• thin out: To reduce the number of things in a group or area, making them less dense.
• in time: Eventually; after a period of time.
• feel like: To have a desire or inclination for something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• huge deal: Something very important or significant.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• walk over: To treat someone badly, as if they had no rights
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• in advance: Ahead of time; before something happens
• heading to: Going in a particular direction.
• check out
• perspective: Artistic method of creating a sense of distance
• incredibly: To a great degree; very; amazingly
• incredible: Very good; amazing
• recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
• straight: Not having curves, bends, or angles
• completely: In every way or as much as possible
• stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
• heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
• fantastic: Strange or unusual in design or appearance
• vibe: Distinct emotional aura experienced instinctively
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• tip: To pour or move something from a place, container
• frame: To make a person that is not guilty appear guilty
• dramatic: Gripping the attention; causing an effect
• inspire: To give someone an idea to do or make something
• tiny: Very, very small
• remain: To be left behind; to continue to exist
• preserve: To cook food so it can be kept for long periods
• architecture: Design and construction of buildings
• medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
• literal: Being the basic exact meaning of a word/expression
• drop: Distance between a higher and a lower level
• landscape: Area or scene of activity, especially in politics
• guide: To help or advise someone about something
• absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
• dominate: To be taller, bigger, or more physically obvious
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• tale: Story that is not true
• century: Period of 100 years
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• fairy: Small imaginary being that can do magic
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• jaw: One of the two bones of the face where teeth grow
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• paradise: Place with everything needed for specific activity
• hide: To go to, or put a thing where it can't be found
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• real: Actually existing or happening, not imagined
• cathedral: Large impressive main church in a particular area
• gem: Jewel or precious stone, usually cut into a shape
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• side: To decide to agree with one point, not the other
• list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
• travel: To go to a place that is far away
• showcase: Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
• landmark: Event that marks a change or turning point
• cologne: Perfume or fragrance that you apply to your skin
• cobblestone: Stone set in the ground to make a permanent road
• skyline: Outline of objects seen against the sky
• sandstone: Sedimentary rock consisting of sand, clay, quartz
• op: Shortened form of of 'medical operation'