Vocabulary

• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• think about: To consider something carefully.
• extended period: A long duration of time.
• number of people: The total count of individuals within a group or gathering.
• with it: Intelligent, alert, and up-to-date.
• aside from
• instead of: When one thing is replaced by another
• as a gift: Given without expectation of payment; a present.
• stay away: To keep a distance from something or someone; to avoid approaching.
• throw away: To fail to take advantage of a good chance
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• know about: To have information or understanding of a subject or situation.
• in general: Typically; usually; on the whole.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• in mind: Being aware of or considering something.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• after all: In spite of what was expected; used to introduce a statement that supports a previous statement or explains why it was made
• come up with: To think of an idea or solution; produce
• specific: Precise; particular; just about that thing
• figure: To appear in a game, play or event
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• recommend: To advise or suggest that someone do something
• stress: To emphasize one or more parts of a word, sentence
• mention: To refer to or talk or write about something
• default: Automatic setting when no indicated preference
• poll: Process of gathering opinions by asking questions
• explain: To make clear or easy to understand by describing
• purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
• valid: Being in effect or in force, often legally
• totally: In a complete way; completely; absolutely
• plug: Wood, rubber or metal used to block a hole
• single: One run in cricket or a hit baseball
• souvenir: Something bought to remember a place
• junk: Something that is old, useless, or has no value
• recipient: Someone who gets or receives something
• representative: Typical example of a particular category
• refined: To change slightly in order to improve it
• bring: To take or go with someone to a place
• kind: In a caring and helpful manner
• illegal: Not allowed by the laws or rules
• host: Mass; a great number
• carve: To cut a piece of cooked meat into thin slices
• bow: To (cause to) curve or bend
• battle: Military fight between armies
• remember: To give someone a gift, e.g. birthday, wedding
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• bracelet: Chain or band worn around the wrist
• caution: Quality of being cautious; avoiding risk, danger
• suggestion: Idea about what someone should do
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• country: An area of land that is controlled by a government
• spatula: Hand tool used to mix or spread soft substances
• store: To put things in a place for later use
• fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
• feel: To be aware of or experience an emotion, sensation
• cathedral: Large impressive main church in a particular area
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• item: Single, brief piece of news or reporting
• meal: Food for eating at a particular time, e.g. dinner
• answer: To reply to a question someone asks
• stash: Supply of something that is hidden or stored
• lifelong: Continuing through life; lasting a long time
• alligator: A large reptile like a crocodile
• maple: Any of various trees, some producing syrup
• pierce: Person's name
• necklace: Piece of jewelry that hangs around the neck
• basil: Green mint herb with broad leaves used in cooking
• differ: To be different; to be not like others
• jerky: Lacking steadiness or smoothness
• dagger: Small knife, e.g. that can be concealed
• camel: Large desert animal with a long neck and hump(s)
• opera: A type of play that is sung with classical music
• uncommon: Not typical; not normal; unusual
• beware: To be careful, used in warning someone
• kangaroo: Large Australian animal which hops
• koala: Small tree-living Australian grey animal
• cute: Attractive in a pretty or endearing way
• postcard: Card for sending messages by post
• hometown: Town (or city) where you grew up or where you live
• mart: Market in which goods are sold or bought