ESL #7 Flashcards
the center of a city, especially where there are a lot of businesses
downtown
walking; without using a vehicle
on foot
a useful or desirable feature that makes something more attractive, comfortable, or enjoyable
amenities
very busy, with a lot of movement and interest, especially with many people moving through an area
bustling
the number of crimes that happen over a period of time divided by the number of people living in that area
crime rate
closeness; a measure of how near two things are to each other
proximity to
an undeveloped area; an area in or near a city with many plants and without buildings
open space
the amount of time one spends traveling between home and work or school
commute time
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
to move to a place and stay there for a long time, becoming comfortable and familiar with the area
to settle down
the areas surrounding a city center, where homes are larger and more spread out, with fewer large office buildings
suburbs
traits or characteristics that make a person or thing different from others and more interesting
character
identical; a phrase used to describe many objects, especially homes, that are exactly the same or very similar
cookie-cutter
activities and events that happen in a city at night, especially at dance clubs, bars, parks, and outdoor festivals
nightlife
to relax, especially sitting in a relaxed position or lying down
to lounge
