Vocabulary

• blend of: A mixture of different things combined together.
• settle into: To become comfortable and familiar with a new place or situation.
• of old: From a long time ago; in the past.
• in the past: During a former period of time; previously.
• a passion for: A strong enthusiasm or interest in something.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• stark contrast: A sharp, clear, and obvious difference between two things.
• light up: To illuminate something; to make something brighter with light.
• for life: For the duration of one's life; permanently.
• as one: Acting or moving together at the same time.
• dedicated: To state a person's name in book, song, in respect
• thrive: To be or become healthy or successful
• meditate: To think deeply and quietly to calm your spirit
• explore: To examine something in detail to learn about it
• endure: To last for a long time; continue to exist
• renowned: Widely known and esteemed
• abundance: Quantity that is very large or more than enough
• phenomenal: Amazing; remarkable
• organ: Part of a person's body with a particular function
• shore: Land along the edge of a sea, lake or river
• magnificent: Splendid; brilliant; extremely good
• roam: To move about freely without a set destination
• wander: To move through a place with no particular purpose
• district: Area of a country, city, or town
• rest: Time when one relaxes, sleeps, or is inactive
• academy: School that specializes in certain subjects
• gaze: Direction you are looking
• square: Shape with 4 equal length sides and 4 equal angles
• devote: To dedicate
• sanctuary: Place to find rest and relaxation
• ceiling: Top part of a room above your head
• creative: Having the ability to make something new
• education: Academic field studying the practice of teaching
• copper: Reddish-brown metal used in cables or wires
• modern: Of the present time; up to date; contemporary
• stark: Very clear and often unpleasant
• ferry: Passenger boat on a regular schedule
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• natural: Being as one would expect; being usual or normal
• traditional: Involved in a custom or event common to a people
• flood: To quickly appear unexpectedly and in volume
• monument: Something built to remember an event or person
• stand: To be a candidate in an election
• fortress: Military buildings providing protection
• frown: When you pull your eyebrows together to show anger
• float: To sell the shares of a company publicly
• illuminate: To supply light to something
• bright: Cheerful and happy (manner)
• delightful: Greatly pleasing or entertaining
• celebrate: To observe an event or occasion, e.g. a birthday
• creativity: Ability to imagine new ideas
• independence: Having the freedom to make your own decisions
• subterranean: Living or situated below the surface of the earth
• fine: Good, acceptable or satisfactory
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• chorus: Part of a song that is repeated
• design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
• nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
• light: To cause something to burn; put a burning match to
• enchant: To hold the admiration of others; charm
• stature: How tall someone is; height
• showcase: Cabinet to display objects or goods for sale
• revere: To give someone great respect and loyalty
• chapel: Room to hold religious services
• mainland: Main land mass of a country or continent
• dome: Rounded roof or ceiling shaped like half a ball
• long: Person's name
• sublime: The very best; excellent; so good it moves you
• foot: Base of something such as a mountain or vase
• church: Building where Christians gather and pray to God
• waterfront: Harbor or dockyard of city near the water
• archipelago: Group of several small islands
• north: Direction to your left when facing the rising sun
• glass: Clear hard container used for drinking
• bedrock: Fundamental idea underlying a concept
• art: Creative skill using the imagination e.g. painting