Hometown Vocab Flashcards
Residential
I lived in a small residential area close to New York City. (“Residential” means areas with houses
Industrial
My town is industrial. There is a big factory that makes cars. (“Industrial” refers to factories and companies that make things.)
Apartment complex
I played with friends from my apartment complex. (“Apartment complex” refers to multiple buildings with the same purpose.)
Story
I live on the third story in my apartment building. (“Story” means a floor in a building.)
Locals
Locals in Paris often complain about tourists. (“Locals” are people who live in a specific area.)
Community
The mothers in my community often got together for lunch while the children played. (“Community” means a group of people with similar culture or ideas.)
Typically
People in my town typically do not travel. (“Typically” means usually or in general.)
Tend to
Locals tend to eat outside in the summer. (“Tend to” means to be likely to do something.)
Welcoming
People from my town are very welcoming strangers. (“Welcoming” means friendly to new people.)
Tight-knit community
I grew up in a tight-knit community and did not hear English until I moved to a bigger city. (“Tight-knit community” means people are close and supportive.)
Fairly
I lived in a fairly large house. (“Fairly” means to a significant degree but not completely.)
Metropolitan
My city is very metropolitan. There is a population of over 2 million people. (“Metropolitan” means related to a large city.)
Sprawling
There is a sprawling subway system in New York. (“Sprawling” means spread out and often unorganized.)
Vibrant
There is a vibrant music scene in my town. (“Vibrant” means full of energy and life.)
High-rise
I work in a high rise downtown. (“High-rise” means a tall building with many floors.)
Multicultural
I love London because it is so multicultural. (“Multicultural” means a mix of different cultural backgrounds.)
Suburbs
I live in the suburbs of Ontario. (“Suburbs” are residential areas on the outskirts of a city.)
Cost of living
London has a high cost of living
Commute
I commute five miles to work every day. (“Commute” means traveling between home and work or school.)
Unique
My town is unique because many houses are painted pink. (“Unique” means one of a kind.)
Prominent
Big Ben is a prominent landmark in London. (“Prominent” means important or well-known.)
Rural
I grew up in a rural area. Most of my friends raised cows. (“Rural” means related to the countryside.)
Picturesque
My hometown is very picturesque because it is in the Alps. (“Picturesque” means beautiful and suitable for photographs.)
Mountainous
I want to live in a mountainous country like Switzerland. (“Mountainous” means having many mountains.)
Agriculture
Agriculture is an important industry in my hometown. (“Agriculture” means farming.)
Coastal
I live in a coastal town. (“Coastal” means near the ocean.)
Distinctive
People in my community speak with a distinctive accent. (“Distinctive”
Somewhat
I lived in a somewhat large house. (“Somewhat” means slightly or to some degree.)
Metropolis
My city is a metropolis with a population of over 2 million people. (“Metropolis” means a very large city.)
Sprawling
There is a sprawling subway system in New York. (“Sprawling” means spread out and often unorganized.)
Contemporary
I live in a contemporary apartment complex. (“Contemporary” means very new and modern.)
Vibrant
There is a vibrant music scene in my town. (“Vibrant” means full of energy and life.)
High-rise
I work in a high-rise downtown. (“High-rise” refers to a tall building with many floors.)
Multicultural
I love London because it is so multicultural. (“Multicultural” means diverse in cultures and backgrounds.)
Suburbs
I live in the suburbs of Ontario. (“Suburbs” refers to areas around a city with smaller houses.)
Cost of living
I moved to the suburbs because the cost of living is lower. (“Cost of living” means everyday expenses for living.)
Commute
I commute five miles to work every day. (“Commute” means to travel regularly between home and work.)
Unique
My town is unique because many houses are painted pink. (“Unique” means one of a kind or special.)
Prominent
Big Ben is a prominent landmark in London. (“Prominent” means important or well-known.)
Rural
I grew up in a rural area. (“Rural” refers to the countryside.)
Picturesque
My hometown is very picturesque because it is in the Alps. (“Picturesque” means charming and suitable for photographs.)
Mountainous
I want to live in a mountainous country like Switzerland. (“Mountainous” refers to areas with many mountains.)
Agriculture
Agriculture is an important industry in my hometown. (“Agriculture” refers to farming.)
Coastal
I live in a coastal town. (“Coastal” means near the ocean.)
Distinctive
People in my community speak with a distinctive accent. (“Distinctive” means noticeable or unusual.)
Monument
My house is near a big monument honoring World War II soldiers. (“Monument” is a structure built to honor someone or something.)
Historical
I live in a historical area. (“Historical” means full of history or old.)
Atmosphere
My town has a welcoming atmosphere. (“Atmosphere” refers to the feeling of a place.)
Tourist attractions
I live near the aquarium
Draw
The aquarium draws many tourists. (“Draw” means to attract.)
Amenities
The downtown area has more amenities
Childhood
I spent my childhood on a farm in Brazil. (“Childhood” refers to the time when you were a child.)
Congested
Roads in the downtown are very congested. (“Congested” means overcrowded.)
Run-down
Many houses in my neighborhood are run-down. (“Run-down” means in bad condition.)
Boarded-up
The house next to mine was boarded-up. It looked haunted. (“Boarded-up” means covered with boards and not in use.).
