Flashcards in ESL #7 Deck (34)
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the center of a city, especially where there are a lot of businesses
downtown
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walking; without using a vehicle
on foot
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a useful or desirable feature that makes something more attractive, comfortable, or enjoyable
amenities
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very busy, with a lot of movement and interest, especially with many people moving through an area
bustling
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the number of crimes that happen over a period of time divided by the number of people living in that area
crime rate
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closeness; a measure of how near two things are to each other
proximity to
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an undeveloped area; an area in or near a city with many plants and without buildings
open space
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the amount of time one spends traveling between home and work or school
commute time
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the system of buses, subways, trains, ferries, and more that are operated by a city or county to take people where they want to go
public transportation
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to move to a place and stay there for a long time, becoming comfortable and familiar with the area
to settle down
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the areas surrounding a city center, where homes are larger and more spread out, with fewer large office buildings
suburbs
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traits or characteristics that make a person or thing different from others and more interesting
character
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identical; a phrase used to describe many objects, especially homes, that are exactly the same or very similar
cookie-cutter
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activities and events that happen in a city at night, especially at dance clubs, bars, parks, and outdoor festivals
nightlife
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to relax, especially sitting in a relaxed position or lying down
to lounge
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a group of people who have strong relationships and participate in shared activities
close-knit community
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a stage performance that includes dialogue and songs
musical
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a traditional story typically about people or creatures that did not exist and explained why the natural world is the way it is
myth
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the area of study focusing on the different sounds of a language
phonetics
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someone of a high social class typically with a good education and a lot of money
aristocrat
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when one voice is substituted for another in a movie or television show
dubbed
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to be used to seeing or doing something
to be accustomed to
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an educational speech or talk about a specific topic
lecture
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a way of learning where educational materials are sent and received through the mail
correspondence course
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someone who copies what another person does, trying to appear and behave like that person
imitator
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a person who performs for an audience
talent
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a religious song that originally came from African American culture in the southern United States
spiritual
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of low quality and not very interesting or entertaining
medocre
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to respond by speech, gesture, writing, or action
to reply
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to follow, obey, or act according to a law, rule, regulation, or guideline
to comply
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to comply or follow any requirements, regulation, and rules that are set by another person or organization; to be introduced to; to come together
to meet
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gentle or kind, in the way one behaves; not too strong in flavor
mild
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delicate; of a young age
tender
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