Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• natural wonders: Remarkable natural features or phenomena, such as landscapes, geological formations, or ecosystems, that inspire awe and are of significant scientific or aesthetic value.
• first prize: The best prize in a competition or game.
• gender equality: The state in which access to rights or opportunities is unaffected by gender.
• go on: To continue doing something
• take a hike: A rude way of telling someone to go away.
• leave out: To forget; omit
• take the plunge: To make a decision to do something, especially after hesitating for a long time.
• soak in: To absorb liquid.
• regardless of
• in alignment: In a state of agreement or correspondence; consistent.
• at a moment's notice: With very little warning or time before something happens.
• check out
• engage in: To participate or become involved in something.
• do a number on: To harm, damage, or deceive someone or something.
• get back to: To get in contact with someone again
• slightly: Only a little
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• impressive: Causing admiration or respect; grand or expensive
• wonder: Surprise caused by experiencing something amazing
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• moderate: To host a meeting or panel discussion
• itinerary: A route, e.g. with times you will be somewhere
• simply: In an easy or clear manner
• thumb: To use your thumb to request a ride in a car
• complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
• outbreak: Sudden occurrence of illness, discontent etc.
• plunge: (Of prices, hopes etc.) to decrease very quickly
• stroll: To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
• literacy: Fact of having knowledge of a particular subject
• endless: Having or appearing to have no end
• cautious: Careful about avoiding danger, problems
• language: Words or signs used to communicate messages
• pickle: A cucumber preserved in brine or vinegar
• natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
• serene: Very calm or peaceful
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• peninsula: Narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake
• lava: Very hot liquid rock flowing from a volcano
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• lagoon: Small lake surrounded by rocks; channel of water
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• lobster: Large hard-shelled sea crustacean, prized as food
• tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
• land: Region or country
• season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• festival: Cultural event with a program of events
• geothermal: Sourcing heat from the center of the Earth
• list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
• whale: To strike forcefully, e.g. as a punishment
• salmon: Light pinkish orange color
• aurora: Solar wind electrical activity in the night sky
• erupt: To begin doing something or happen suddenly
• surf: To view webpages on the internet
• locate: To find exactly where something is positioned
• pool: Amount collected, e.g. money, for some purpose
• hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
• fiery: Of or like fire; hot or angry
• national: Concerning a nation as a whole
• coastline: Area of sea alongside the land in an area
• northern: In or toward the north
• waterproof: That keeps water out, as of clothes
• harmonious: Being compatible; working well together
• pageant: Rich and spectacular ceremony
• stellar: Very brilliant; very successful or good
• friendly: Acting like a friend; kind and helpful
• skate: Flat sea fish
• moss: Soft green plant which grows on trees and stones
• midnight: 12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
• cod: Type of large fish that is often eaten
• sheep: Animal with a woolly coat raised for meat or wool
• sampling: To try (e.g. food), to see if you like it
• environmentally: So as to affect the environment/the natural world
• populace: The people of a country or local area
• horseback: On horseback riding on the back of a horse
• swimsuit: Tight-fitting garment worn for swimming
• spa: Place you go to bathe in/drink water for health