Vocabulary

• on earth: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise or anger.
• in the clouds: Lost in thought; daydreaming or distracted.
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• better known as: More widely or commonly recognized by a particular name or description.
• change hands: To pass from one owner to another.
• run off with: To take someone or something away
• live off: To receive money from someone on which to live
• great: Very good; better than before
• century: Period of 100 years
• venture: (Business) activity involving calculated risks
• earth: Wire connecting an electrical device to the ground
• sacred: Worthy of religious worship; very holy
• climb: To rise gradually and steadily to a higher point
• glorious: (Of a hero, achievements) deserving praise and awe
• mountain: Very high piece of land, higher than a hill
• valley: Area between mountains with river running through
• empire: Group of countries controlled by one government
• visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
• city: Area with many buildings, roads and people
• palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
• inhabit: To live in a certain area or place
• temple: A flat area on the side of the forehead