Vocabulary

• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• sheer size: The impressive or intimidating magnitude of something.
• such as: For example; like
• on the square: Behaving honestly and fairly.
• at a time: Separately; one by one
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• boat ride: A trip on a boat for pleasure.
• break from: To separate oneself from an association or way of life, typically due to disagreement or disillusionment.
• at times: Sometimes; occasionally.
• entire: Complete or full; with no part left out; whole
• reputation: Common opinion that people have about someone
• explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
• sheer: To suddenly turn or change direction
• heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
• humble: Being lower in quality or status
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• diversity: Having a range of different races, ideas etc.
• glimpse: To see or notice something very briefly
• religious: Following the rules and beliefs of a faith
• tranquility: Absence of stress, noise or movement; serenity
• majestic: Characterized by an imposing or stately appearance
• ethnic: Of people who share the same culture, traditions
• resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
• guide: To help or advise someone about something
• pace: Rate of speed at which something moves or happens
• magnificent: Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
• linger: To take your time doing something; hang around
• gesture: Bodily movement expressing a particular meaning
• unexpected: Surprising because it was not expected
• fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
• absolute: Complete; total; pure; not limited in any way
• elegant: Having or showing grace, style or beauty
• rush: To attack someone suddenly in a group
• harmony: Pleasing, attractive combination of parts, things
• reassure: To make feel less worried about something
• square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
• flame: To glow
• masterpiece: Greatest work, e.g. of a famous artist
• tolerance: Ability to adjust to changes, your environment etc.
• embark: To begin a journey; get on a ship or plane
• gather: To bring objects together into one place
• worship: Acts of respect and honor to God or a god
• snack: Small amount of food eaten between meals
• monument: Something built to remember an event or person
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• construct: To build or create something
• charm: Quality of making people like you; attractiveness
• adventurous: Not being afraid of dangerous situations
• manic: Very excited in an almost uncontrollable way
• epicenter: Point directly above the focus of an earthquake
• dutch: Concerning the culture and people of Holland
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• nation: Area or region controlled by a government and army
• colonial: Of a system where one country controls another
• metropolis: Very large and important city
• ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
• light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
• heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
• gritty: Showing strong determination
• tidal: Of the regular rise and fall of the sea level
• rock: To be greatly upset by something, e.g. a death
• gateway: Entrance that can be closed by a gate
• forget: To not remember something
• nautical: Concerning ships, sailing or sailors
• warmth: Quality of kindness, friendliness, or sincerity
• sprawl: To spread out in an uncontrolled way
• western: Movies often about cowboys in the American West
• archipelago: Group of several small islands
• island: Area of land that is surrounded by water
• courtyard: Area open to the sky, but closed in by buildings
• town: Small city
• home: House, apartment or building to be rented or sold
• populous: Having a large population
• buffalo: Wild animal with horns similar to a large cow
• ramadan: 9th month of Muslim year, when you fast during day
• roadside: Edge of a way or road or path
• northeast: Location in the northeastern part of an area