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Vocabulary Compromise (n): an agreement between two sides who have different opinions, in which each side gives up something it had wanted. Conservation (n): the protection of plants, animals, and natural areas from the damaging effects of human activity. Durable (adj): able to l...

Vocabulary Compromise (n): an agreement between two sides who have different opinions, in which each side gives up something it had wanted. Conservation (n): the protection of plants, animals, and natural areas from the damaging effects of human activity. Durable (adj): able to last a long time without being damaged. Efficiency (n): the condition or fact of producing the results you want without waste. Relevant (adj): related to a subject or to something happening or being discussed. Second-hand (adj): not new; having been used in the past by someone else. Sector (n): a part of society which can be separated from other parts because of its own special character. Function (n): a purpose, or the way something works. Depressing (adj): making you feel unhappy and without hope. Inspiring (adj): giving you new ideas and making you feel you want to do something. Civilized (adj): having a well-developed way of life and social systems. Reflects on (vph): causes people to think of someone or something in a specified way. Reputation (n): the general opinion that people have about someone. Demonstrated (v): showed how to do something; explained. Amenities (n): features or facilities provided to make a place more comfortable or convenient, such as parks and shops. Green belt (n): an area of open land, often surrounding a city, where development is restricted to preserve nature and prevent Urban sprawl.  Outskirts (n): the outer edges or fringes of a town or city, often less densely populated or developed than central areas. Skyscrapers (n): very tall, multi-story buildings commonly found in urban areas. Structural engineer (n): a professional who designs, analyzes, and ensures the safety and stability of buildings, bridges, and other structures. Suburban (adj): relating to residential areas on the outskirts of a city, typically characterized by single-family homes, schools, and community facilities. Urban sprawl (n): the uncontrolled and unplanned spread of urban development into surrounding rural areas, often leading to environmental and infrastructural challenges. Aquatic (adj): living in, happening in, or connected with water. Offshore (adv): away from or at a distance from the land. Inexhaustible (adj): in such large amounts that it cannot be used up. Initial (adj): at the beginning; first. Generate (v): to cause to exist; produce. Universal (adj): existing everywhere or involving everyone. Utilize (v): to make use of something. Address (v): to give attention to or to deal with a matter or problem. Adopt (v): to accept or begin to use something. Alarming (adj): causing worry or fear. Diminish (v): to reduce or be reduced in size or importance. Instigate (v): to cause an event or situation to happen. Resistant (adj): not accepting of something.  Urgent (adj): needing immediate attention. Vital (adj): necessary or extremely important for the success or continued existence of something. Aesthetic (adj): relating to the enjoyment or study of beauty; or showing great beauty. Conceptual (adj): based on ideas or principles. Contemporary (adj): existing or happening now. Distinction (n): a difference between similar things. Established (adj): generally accepted or familiar; having a long history. Notion (n): a belief or idea. Significance (n): importance. Perceived (v): thought of in a particular way. Mechanical (adj): related to machines. Mediums (n): materials used to create art. Sophisticated (adj): highly developed and complex. (FYI: we can use it to describe people) Objective (n): based on facts and reality. Acknowledge (v): agree; admit something is true. Deliberately (adv): intentionally. Abstract (adj): not of real things or people. Avant-grade (adj): relating to ideas and styles which are very original and modern. Decorative (adj): made to look attractive.  Expressive (adj): showing what somebody thinks or feels. Figurative (adj): showing people or things in a similar way to real life. Lifelike (adj): looks very real. Monumental (adj): very big. Moving (adj): causing strong of sadness or sympathy. Demographic (adj): relating to human populations and the information collected about them such as their size, growth, ages, and education. Adapt (v): to adjust to different condition or uses. Undertake (v): to take responsibility for and begin doing something. Capacity (n): a particular position or job; a role. Voluntary (adj): done without being forced or paid to do it. Leisure (n): the time when you are not working or doing other duties. Documented (adj): recorded or written down. Median (n): the middle number or amount in a series. Allocate (v): give something as a share of a total amount, to be used in a particular way. Proportion (n): a part or share of the whole. Range (n): the amount or number between a lower and upper limit. Cope (v): deal with problems or difficulties successfully. Pension (n): a sum of money paid regularly to a person who has retired.