Book Review : Triumph Of The City Flashcards
Thrilling (Adjective)
Extremely exciting or stimulating.
Example: The roller coaster ride was thrilling for everyone.
Hymn of praise (Noun phrase)
A song or speech that expresses enthusiastic admiration.
Example: The speech was a hymn of praise to the accomplishments of the team.
Vast (Adjective)
Very large in size, amount, or degree.
Example: The vast desert stretched out before us, as far as the eye could see.
Taken for granted (Verb phrase)
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.
Flood into (Verb)
To move into a place in large numbers.
Example: When the doors opened, people flooded into the concert hall.
Aspiration (Noun)
A hope or ambition to achieve something.
Example: Her aspiration is to become a successful lawyer.
Resistance (Noun)
The refusal to accept or comply with something.
Example: The new policy was met with strong resistance from the employees.
Turned away from (Verb phrase)
To stop engaging with or to reject something.
Example: After years of working in finance, he turned away from the corporate world.
Wilderness (Noun)
An uncultivated, uninhabited, and inhospitable region.
Example: They went hiking in the wilderness for a week.
Disposal systems (Noun phrase)
Systems for getting rid of waste.
Example: The city has installed new disposal systems for recycling and garbage collection.
Incentives (Noun)
Something that encourages a person to do something or to work harder.
Example: The company offers financial incentives to employees who meet their targets.
Political ones (Adjective + Pronoun)
Refers to political motivations or reasons behind actions.
Example: The political ones in the office were not in favor of the proposed changes.
Delights (Noun)
Great pleasure or satisfaction.
Example: The children’s delights were obvious as they unwrapped their gifts.
Slum-infested (Adjective)
Full of or affected by slums (poor, overcrowded areas).
Example: The slum-infested neighborhoods were in dire need of renovation.
Urban poverty (Noun phrase)
The condition of being poor in a city environment.
Example: Urban poverty is a major challenge in developing cities.
Reinvigorate (Verb)
To give new energy or strength to something.
Example: The city council plans to reinvigorate the downtown area with new parks and businesses.
Thereby (Adverb)
As a result of that.
Example: He studied hard, thereby improving his test scores.
Municipal (Adjective)
Relating to a city or town or its governing body.
Example: The municipal authorities decided to build a new library in the city center.
Virtues (Noun)
Good or desirable qualities.
Example: Patience is one of her many virtues.
Revitalised (Adjective/Verb)
To give new life or energy to something.
Example: The neighborhood was revitalised after the new shopping mall was built.
Sprawl (Noun)
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.
Repentant (Adjective)
Expressing remorse or regret for one’s wrongdoing.
Example: He was truly repentant for his actions and apologized sincerely.
Legitimate (Adjective)
Conforming to the law or to rules; justifiable or reasonable.
Example: She provided a legitimate reason for missing the meeting.
Imposing (Verb)
Forcing something to be accepted or put in place.
Example: The government is imposing new regulations on emissions.
Restrictions (Noun)
Rules or regulations that limit what people can do.
Example: There are strict restrictions on the use of mobile phones in the library.
Inevitable (Adjective)
Certain to happen; unavoidable.
Example: The changes to the policy were inevitable due to the increasing complaints.
Suburbanites (Noun)
People who live in a suburb (residential areas outside of cities).
Example: Many suburbanites commute to the city for work.
Mingle (Verb)
To mix or socialize with others.
Example: At the party, guests were encouraged to mingle and get to know each other.
Face-to-face contact (Noun phrase)
Direct personal interaction or communication.
Example: Face-to-face contact is often more effective than communicating through emails.
Urbanite (Noun)
Someone who lives in a city.
Example: As an urbanite, she enjoys the fast-paced lifestyle of the city.
Dwellers (Noun)
People who live in a specific place (e.g., city dwellers).
Example: The apartment dwellers complained about the noise from the street.
Vastly (Adverb)
To a great extent or degree.
Example: The new strategy has vastly improved customer satisfaction.
Moist-eyed (Adjective)
Having eyes that are slightly wet, usually due to emotion.
Example: She was moist-eyed when she watched her child perform on stage.
