Vocabulary

• work in: To make an opening for something in your schedule
• zip up: To fasten something with a zipper.
• reflect on: To think deeply or carefully about something.
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• check out
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• complete with: Having something as an extra part or feature.
• on the beach: Located on the sandy or pebbly area bordering a body of water.
• revolve around: To have something as a main subject or purpose.
• with abandon: In a completely uninhibited way; without restraint.
• back then: At that time in the past.
• high class: Of superior quality or social standing; luxurious or sophisticated.
• step back: To move backwards; to move away from something.
• back into: To drive a vehicle backwards into a space or area.
• out of place: Not comfortable or belonging in a particular situation.
• under the rule: Being governed or controlled by someone or some system.
• sweet tooth: A great liking for sweet foods.
• fill in: To put earth in e.g. a hole
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
• with time: As time passes; eventually.
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• make up: To invent or create a story
• below the surface: Hidden emotions or issues not immediately visible.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• get past: To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.
• stumble upon: To accidentally discover or meet
• come together: To assemble or unite; to start working together.
• rose garden: A garden or area specifically designed for growing roses.
• along with: In addition to; together with.
• at the feet of: Being in a position of submission or deep respect near someone.
• varieties of: Different kinds or types of something.
• in progress: Currently taking place or being done; not yet completed.
• used to: Did regularly before, but don't do now
• in love with: Feeling romantic love for someone.
• not surprisingly: In a way that is not unexpected or predictable.
• look for: To try to find a thing or person that is lost
• other than: Except for; apart from.
• down to earth: Practical, realistic, and approachable.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• at least: As a minimum
• in a pinch: In a difficult situation; in an emergency.
• medieval: Old or out of date and not of much use
• grand: A counter for 1000 of something
• wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
• square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
• century: Period of 100 years
• luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
• grace: Dignified polite behavior, as when things go badly
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• coast: Land near the sea or ocean
• mediterranean: Describing the sea between Italy and Africa
• paradise: Place with everything needed for specific activity
• celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
• palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
• trophy: Prize given to the winner of a competition
• icon: Small image on a computer screen
• income: Earned money from work, investments or business
• village: Small town in the country
• glamour: Alluring beauty or charm (often with sex appeal)
• festival: Cultural event with a program of events
• perfume: Liquid with a pleasing smell you put on your skin
• coastline: Area of sea alongside the land in an area
• cap: Covering for the end or top of something
• tax: To require a lot of physical or mental effort
• port: City where ships can shelter during a storm
• museum: Building to display art/science/history objects
• town: Small city
• casino: Establishment that hosts legalized gambling
• fort: Group of military buildings with high walls
• garden: Yard; ground outside your house to grow plants
• prince: Person's name
• pasta: Type of Italian food, such as spaghetti
• beach: Large area of sand, next to an area of water
• italian: Concerning the culture and people of Italy
• art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting
• belle: Young woman noted for being pretty and graceful
• fish: Animal that swims and lives in water
• villa: A large house in the country, often for pleasure
• king: Person considered the best or top at something
• picasso: Prolific and influential Spanish artist who lived in France
• rick: Pile in ricks
• marc: Made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing