Vocabulary

• jut out: To extend outward beyond a main surface or line.
• soak up: To absorb; to become filled with (something)
• back down: To admit you were wrong; stop claiming
• in full swing: At its peak of activity; fully active or operational.
• after dark: After the sun has set and night has begun.
• to taste: Add an ingredient according to your preference.
• hang on: To wait for the person you phoned to answer
• slow down: To reduce the speed
• at the same time: Simultaneously; at the identical moment.
• same time: Occurring simultaneously or at the same point in time.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• rhythm: Pattern of events, motions, or changes
• reveal: To show something that was hidden before
• adrenaline: Chemical in the body that responds to stress, fear
• destination: The place you are traveling to
• spectacular: Impressive or out of the ordinary
• strike: To hit something
• align: To arrange (e.g. objects) in line with one another
• establish: To set or create something to last for a long time
• accommodate: To adapt or handle a situation, task
• adventure: An exciting and often dangerous experience
• craft: To make by hand and with much skill
• stunning: Causing amazement, e.g. because so very good
• region: Part of a country, of the world, area, etc.
• leap: To enter or start something eagerly
• cozy: Comfortable, warm, pleasant, and often, small
• expand: To make something larger in size, number, amount
• vivid: Having very clear details and seeming to be real
• giant: Tall, large, and powerful human-like creatures
• hectic: (Of time, activity) very busy; full of activity
• remote: Being far away from people, towns, etc.
• dare: To challenge someone to do something that is risky
• hemisphere: One half of a rounded, ball-like object
• fierce: Very strong, wild or violent
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• beat: To move in regular motions in order to push blood
• parade: Large group walking in a public celebration
• thrill: Thing/event causing sudden excitement or pleasure
• fame: (Person, thing) being well-known by many people
• peak: Part of a cap that sticks out over your eyes
• resort: Act of choosing something to help with a problem
• soak: To make something completely wet
• terrain: Characteristics (e.g. rough) of a piece of land
• linger: To take your time doing something; hang around
• stroll: To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
• marine: Soldier trained to serve on land and sea
• livestock: Any animals kept for use or profit
• swing: Movement in a curved motion
• transform: To change the shape completely in a good way
• spectacle: Impressive performance, public event or show
• sweep: Man who cleans chimneys
• ache: To want something very badly
• flock: Group of animals or birds that live together
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• charming: Being very likable; attractive
• minute: Notes taken at a meeting to record what was said
• drive: A person's ambition and motivation to do something
• area: Amount of measured space
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• unwind: To reverse something that has been twisted/turned
• ride: Machine at an amusement park for riding on for fun
• season: One of Spring, Summer, Autumn (Fall) and Winter
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• gondola: Flat-bottomed freight car with sides but no roof
• nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
• heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
• view: Opinion, belief, or idea about something
• coaster: Mat placed under a glass to protect furniture
• hearty: (Of emotions) warm and sincere
• warm: To become more friendly or to like something
• mountain: Very high piece of land, higher than a hill
• bob: To move up and down repeatedly
• gateway: Entrance that can be closed by a gate
• nickname: Name given by friends or family
• kindred: Similar nature or character; like
• alpine: Concerning mountains or mountain ranges
• skyline: Outline of objects seen against the sky
• coronet: Small crown, e.g. worn by a peer or peeress