Book Review : Triumph Of The City

Question 1

Thrilling (Adjective)

Answer 1

Extremely exciting or stimulating.

Example: The roller coaster ride was thrilling for everyone.

Question 2

Hymn of praise (Noun phrase)

Answer 2

A song or speech that expresses enthusiastic admiration.

Example: The speech was a hymn of praise to the accomplishments of the team.

Question 3

Vast (Adjective)

Answer 3

Very large in size, amount, or degree.

Example: The vast desert stretched out before us, as far as the eye could see.

Question 4

Taken for granted (Verb phrase)

Answer 4

To not appreciate or recognize the full value of something because it’s always available.

Example: He took his health for granted until he became seriously ill.

Question 5

Flood into (Verb)

Answer 5

To move into a place in large numbers.

Example: When the doors opened, people flooded into the concert hall.

Question 6

Aspiration (Noun)

Answer 6

A hope or ambition to achieve something.

Example: Her aspiration is to become a successful lawyer.

Question 7

Resistance (Noun)

Answer 7

The refusal to accept or comply with something.

Example: The new policy was met with strong resistance from the employees.

Question 8

Turned away from (Verb phrase)

Answer 8

To stop engaging with or to reject something.

Example: After years of working in finance, he turned away from the corporate world.

Question 9

Wilderness (Noun)

Answer 9

An uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region.

Example: They went hiking in the wilderness for a week.

Question 10

Disposal systems (Noun phrase)

Answer 10

Systems for getting rid of waste.

Example: The city has installed new disposal systems for recycling and garbage collection.

Question 11

Incentives (Noun)

Answer 11

Something that encourages a person to do something or to work harder.

Example: The company offers financial incentives to employees who meet their targets.

Question 12

Political ones (Adjective + Pronoun)

Answer 12

Refers to political motivations or reasons behind actions.

Example: The political ones in the office were not in favor of the proposed changes.

Question 13

Delights (Noun)

Answer 13

Great pleasure or satisfaction.

Example: The children’s delights were obvious as they unwrapped their gifts.

Question 14

Slum-infested (Adjective)

Answer 14

Full of or affected by slums (poor, overcrowded areas).

Example: The slum-infested neighborhoods were in dire need of renovation.

Question 15

Urban poverty (Noun phrase)

Answer 15

The condition of being poor in a city environment.

Example: Urban poverty is a major challenge in developing cities.

Question 16

Reinvigorate (Verb)

Answer 16

To give new energy or strength to something.

Example: The city council plans to reinvigorate the downtown area with new parks and businesses.

Question 17

Thereby (Adverb)

Answer 17

As a result of that.

Example: He studied hard, thereby improving his test scores.

Question 18

Municipal (Adjective)

Answer 18

Relating to a city or town or its governing body.

Example: The municipal authorities decided to build a new library in the city center.

Question 19

Virtues (Noun)

Answer 19

Good or desirable qualities.

Example: Patience is one of her many virtues.

Question 20

Revitalised (Adjective/Verb)

Answer 20

To give new life or energy to something.

Example: The neighborhood was revitalised after the new shopping mall was built.

Question 21

Sprawl (Noun)

Answer 21

The spreading of urban developments (such as houses and shopping centers) on undeveloped land near a city.

Example: Urban sprawl has led to the destruction of many natural habitats.

Question 22

Repentant (Adjective)

Answer 22

Expressing remorse or regret for one’s wrongdoing.

Example: He was truly repentant for his actions and apologized sincerely.

Question 23

Legitimate (Adjective)

Answer 23

Conforming to the law or to rules; justifiable or reasonable.

Example: She provided a legitimate reason for missing the meeting.

Question 24

Imposing (Verb)

Answer 24

Forcing something to be accepted or put in place.

Example: The government is imposing new regulations on emissions.

Question 25

Restrictions (Noun)

Answer 25

Rules or regulations that limit what people can do.

Example: There are strict restrictions on the use of mobile phones in the library.

Question 26

Inevitable (Adjective)

Answer 26

Certain to happen; unavoidable.

Example: The changes to the policy were inevitable due to the increasing complaints.

Question 27

Suburbanites (Noun)

Answer 27

People who live in a suburb (residential areas outside of cities).

Example: Many suburbanites commute to the city for work.

Question 28

Mingle (Verb)

Answer 28

To mix or socialize with others.

Example: At the party, guests were encouraged to mingle and get to know each other.

Question 29

Face-to-face contact (Noun phrase)

Answer 29

Direct personal interaction or communication.

Example: Face-to-face contact is often more effective than communicating through emails.

Question 30

Urbanite (Noun)

Answer 30

Someone who lives in a city.

Example: As an urbanite, she enjoys the fast-paced lifestyle of the city.

Question 31

Dwellers (Noun)

Answer 31

People who live in a specific place (e.g., city dwellers).

Example: The apartment dwellers complained about the noise from the street.

Question 32

Vastly (Adverb)

Answer 32

To a great extent or degree.

Example: The new strategy has vastly improved customer satisfaction.

Question 33

Moist-eyed (Adjective)

Answer 33

Having eyes that are slightly wet, usually due to emotion.

Example: She was moist-eyed when she watched her child perform on stage.