Krc2 Flashcards

(39 cards)

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a part of the sea, or of a large lake, partly surrounded by a wide curve of land

A

bay

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when a window, door, etc. is covered with wooden boards

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boarded-up

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3
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a structure with a roof where people can stand while waiting for a bus

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bus shelter

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4
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a part of a process of deterioration

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crumbling

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5
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a part of a road that only bicycles are allowed to use

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cycle path

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6
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not used or cared for and in bad condition

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derelict

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7
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the wide part of a river where it flows into the sea

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estuary

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developing rapidly and successfully

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flourishing

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9
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a large mass of ice formed by snow on mountains that moves slowly

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glacier

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an area especially for factories, often on the edge of a town

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industrial estate

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a series of mountains in a line

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mountain range

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a flat, wide area of land in North America covered with grass

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prairie

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13
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a machine beside the road where you pay for parking

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parking meter

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a path or road where vehicles must stop so people can cross

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pedestrian walkway

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15
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an area of land almost surrounded by water

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peninsula

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a forest with evergreen trees with needle-like leaves

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a small area of still water, often artificial

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rich and successful

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decorated and repaired to make it more attractive or useful

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strong and healthy

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in poor condition because of long use or lack of care

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a raised area across a road to make traffic go slower

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a small, narrow river

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the highest point of a mountain

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an area of very wet land with plants and trees growing in it
swamp
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cared for
neglected
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neglected
cared for
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inhabited
abandoned
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abandoned
inhabited
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thriving
declining
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declining
thriving
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attractive
unappealing
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unappealing
attractive
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efficient
wasteful
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wasteful
efficient
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worthwhile
pointless
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pointless
worthwhile
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renovated
rundown
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rundown
renovated