Vocabulary

• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• look back: To think about past events
• have to: Must do
• ring in: To call by telephone.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• for the rest: Concerning the remaining people or things.
• against all odds: Despite having very little chance of succeeding.
• brag on: To boast or talk proudly about oneself or something.
• got to: To arrive at some place
• live on: To continue to exist or be remembered.
• extraordinary: Beyond what is ordinary; very unusual; remarkable
• incredible: Very good; amazing
• significant: Large enough to be noticed or have an effect
• expect: To believe something is probably going to happen
• brag: To speak too proudly about yourself
• legacy: Literature, arts etc. from previous generations
• opinion: Court judge's statement why a decision was made
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• odd: Being unmatched with someone or something
• conduct: Your behavior
• mean: Average of a set of numbers
• endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• draw: To attract attention to someone or something
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• parade: Large group walking in a public celebration
• democracy: System of government in which everyone is equal
• define: To explain the meaning of words
• sweat: To do an amount of hard work
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• pleasure: Feeling of happiness, enjoyment, or satisfaction
• lead: Wire for electricity, computer, etc.; cable
• degree: Amount or extent of something
• break: To create a new record e.g. running the 100m dash
• honor: To fulfill an agreement
• strategic: Concerned with strategy; well thought out
• excuse: To allow someone not to do (jury service, etc.)
• revolutionary: Marking a significant change in something
• channel: Long hole dug in the ground, e.g. to move water
• british: Concerning the culture and people of British
• persevere: To continue to try despite difficulties
• proud: Very good; worthy of making one pleased
• promise: To say you will certainly do something
• learn: To get knowledge or skills by study or experience
• continue: To do something without stopping, or after pausing
• suit: To be appropriate for a given situation
• host: Mass; a great number
• greatness: Property of outstanding importance or eminence
• alive: Living; not dead
• fleet: Group of ships under one commander
• celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
• epicenter: Point directly above the focus of an earthquake
• prepare: To make something ready for use
• focus: To see clearly by adjusting your eyes or a camera
• mayor: Head of a town or city government
• swift: Quick
• freedom: State of being free, not being controlled
• governor: Person who leads a state or province
• battlefield: Region where a battle was, or is being fought
• update: Addition of a current version of something
• extravaganza: Large and impressive celebration or event
• navy: Very dark shade of blue
• officer: Person of high position in an organization
• savannah: Flat grassland of tropical or subtropical regions
• squadron: Military unit, e.g. of planes or ships
• upstart: Suddenly successful person with little training