Vocabulary

• answer for: Be responsible for and explain one's actions.
• for instance: As an example.
• on the canvas: Knocked down, especially in boxing or other fights.
• at once: Immediately; without delay
• at length: In detail; fully
• in other words: Stating something in a different way, often to make it clearer or more understandable.
• in detail: Thoroughly and completely; giving full particulars.
• at first glance: Upon initial observation or assessment.
• period: Set amount of time during which events take place
• measure: Plan to achieve a desired result
• light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
• fluid: A material that can easily flow, e.g. water
• energy: Physical or mental strength
• flow: To move steadily and easily in a certain direction
• capture: To attract and hold e.g. interest, attention
• difficult: Hard; not easy; you need to work hard to do it
• dust: To apply a fine powder to, e.g. sugar to a cake
• motion: Suggestion at a meeting
• vary: To change something and make it different
• night: Time when sun does not shine
• depict: To represent or describe something using words
• cloud: To confuse the mind/judgment of a person
• turbulence: Violent or unsteady movement of air or liquids