Vocabulary

• on foot
• compact enough: Sufficiently small or space-saving in size or dimensions.
• past it: No longer capable or effective due to age or declining condition.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• of course: Sure ; Certainly
• in hand: In one's possession or control.
• go hand in hand: Two things closely related or connected, usually occurring together.
• on display: In a place where something can be seen by the public.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• contagious: Able to be passed on by touch
• passionate: Being easily excited to strong emotions
• ancient: Very old; having lived a very long time ago
• spectrum: The wavelengths of colors from red to violet
• folk: (Of ordinary people) not sophisticated
• thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
• capital: Writing the first letter of a word in big letters
• immerse: To put something in liquid until it is covered
• tribute: Something that is said or done to show respect
• retain: To continue to have or use; keep the quality of
• credit: System to buy something and pay for it later
• convert: To switch from a religion, belief etc. to another
• stroll: To walk slowly and in a relaxed manner
• prison: Place the court puts criminals as punishment; jail
• pivotal: Having a lot of importance
• brutally: In a very violent or mean way
• important: Having power or authority
• improvise: To compose, speak or perform without preparation
• bear: To accept (responsibilities or duties)
• place: To put someone in a particular type of situation
• execute: To kill someone, usually as an official punishment
• invasion: Entry into a place to cause harm
• canal: Channel cut through land for boats or ships
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• rule: Something that is normal and usually happens
• battle: Military fight between armies
• poetry: Poetic writing; imaginative verses
• stadium: Building with a sports field for watching games
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• captivate: To catch and hold someone's interest; charm
• illuminate: To supply light to something
• rebellion: Act of conflicting with someone in authority
• celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
• originally: At first; in the beginning
• altered: To change so (clothing) fits better
• fortress: Military buildings providing protection
• historic: (Of past event) having an effect on future; famous
• manuscript: Original piece of writing before it is published
• administer: To give e.g. medicine to a patient
• turbulent: (Of water) moving violently and unevenly
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• life: All the living things e.g. animals, plants, humans
• cathedral: Large impressive main church in a particular area
• famous: Excellent
• pagan: People who do not have a formal religion
• picturesque: Pretty/interesting in a cute, old-fashioned way
• brewing: To make an alcoholic drink e.g. beer
• heart: A feeling of care for others; compassion
• international: Of or relating to several countries
• literary: Concerning writers or the profession of writing
• oasis: Place in a desert where there is water
• champagne: French sparkling drink used for celebrations
• visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
• street: Road in a city with buildings and places to walk
• precinct: Administrative/electoral section of city/town
• christianity: Beliefs, practices based on teachings of Jesus
• centre: Community place people go health or social reasons
• wall: High, flat side of a room or building
• custard: Sweet, pudding-like dessert made with eggs, milk
• river: Flowing water that runs from mountains to the sea
• south: Direction to your right when facing the rising sun
• lyrical: Like singing; expressed beautifully or movingly
• phoenix: Mythical bird that was burned but rose from ashes
• trinity: Christianity union of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
• superstar: Someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field