Cities and population – English vocabulary
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57 English words with meanings: crowded, demographic, demographics, diverse, diversity… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on…
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- crowded /'kraʊdɪd/ (adjective) — full of people
Example:The bus was so crowded that there was no room to sit.
Synonyms: packed, full, jammed - demographic /,demə'ɡræfɪk/ (adj) — related to people groups
Example:Demographic changes influence economic policies.
Synonyms: population-based, statistical - demographics /,deməʊ'ɡræfɪks/ (noun) — facts about a group of people
Example:The company studied demographics before launching its new product.
Synonyms: population data, statistics - diverse /daɪ'vɜ:s/ (adjective) — many different kinds
Example:The school offers a diverse range of subjects for students.
Synonyms: varied, different, mixed - diversity /daɪ'vɜ:sɪti/ (noun) — having many different types
Example:The company values diversity in its workforce.
Synonyms: variety, multiformity - eclectic /ɪ'klektɪk/ (adjective) — choosing from many different sources or styles
Example:Her taste in music is very eclectic, ranging from jazz to heavy metal.
Synonyms: diverse, varied, mixed - ethnic /'eθnɪk/ (adj) — relating to a particular cultural or national group
Example:The city is known for its rich ethnic diversity.
Synonyms: cultural, racial - exposure /ɪk'spoʊʒər/ (noun) — contact with something harmful or unfamiliar
Example:Too much exposure to sunlight can damage your skin.
Synonyms: revelation, disclosure, contact - expression /ɪk'spreʃən/ (noun) — the way feelings or ideas are shown
Example:Her facial expression showed surprise and happiness.
Synonyms: gesture, look, emotion - fame /feɪm/ (noun) — the state of being well known by many people
Example:She rose to fame after starring in a popular movie.
Synonyms: renown, celebrity, reputation - festival /'fɛstɪvəl/ (noun) — a special celebration event
Example:The music festival attracted thousands of people from around the world.
Synonyms: celebration, carnival, fair - free press /fri: pres/ (noun) — news without government control
Example:A free press is essential for a healthy democracy.
Synonyms: independent media, unrestricted journalism - height /haɪt/ (noun) — how tall something is
Example:He measured the height of the tree with a long tape.
Synonyms: altitude, elevation, stature - icon /'aɪkɒn/ (noun) — something that stands for an idea
Example:The singer became an icon of modern pop culture.
Synonyms: symbol, idol, figure - identification /aɪ,dɛntɪfɪ'keɪʃən/ (noun) — ID papers
Example:You must show your identification before entering the building.
Synonyms: ID, proof of identity, credentials - ideology /,aɪdi'ɒlədʒi/ (noun) — a set of beliefs
Example:Their political ideology focuses on equality and social welfare.
Synonyms: belief system, doctrine, philosophy - image /'ɪmɪdʒ/ (noun) — a picture
Example:He looked at the image on his phone and smiled.
Synonyms: picture, photo, illustration - imaginative /ɪ'mædʒɪnətɪv/ (adjective) — having strong imagination
Example:The artist is known for her imaginative use of color and light.
Synonyms: creative, inventive, original - imagine /ɪ'mædʒɪn/ (verb) — to think of things in your mind
Example:Imagine living in a world without technology.
Synonyms: visualize, envision, picture - include /ɪn'klu:d/ (verb) — to have something as a part
Example:The price includes breakfast and free parking.
Synonyms: contain, encompass, cover - inequality /,ɪnɪ'kwɒləti/ (noun) — unfair differences between people
Example:The report highlights the growing inequality between rich and poor.
Synonyms: disparity, imbalance, injustice - influence /'ɪnfluəns/ (noun) — the power to change something
Example:Her speech had a strong influence on the audience.
Synonyms: impact, effect, control - influential /,ɪnflu'enʃəl/ (adjective) — able to change or affect others
Example:She is one of the most influential leaders in modern history.
Synonyms: powerful, impactful, persuasive - informative /ɪn'fɔ:mətɪv/ (adj) — giving useful information
Example:The documentary was very informative and taught me a lot about history.
Synonyms: educational, instructive, enlightening - inhabitant /ɪn'hæbɪtənt/ (noun) — a person who lives in a place
Example:Each inhabitant of the island has a unique story to tell.
Synonyms: resident, dweller, citizen - inspiration /,ɪnspɪ'reɪʃən/ (noun) — something that gives ideas or motivation
Example:The mountains were a great source of inspiration for his poetry.
Synonyms: motivation, encouragement, stimulus - inspirational /,ɪnspə'reɪʃənəl/ (adjective) — making people feel motivated
Example:His story was truly inspirational and motivated many people to change.
Synonyms: motivating, encouraging, uplifting - inspire /ɪn'spaɪər/ (verb) — to make someone feel excited to do something
Example:His courage inspired many people to take action.
Synonyms: motivate, encourage, stimulate - intrusive /ɪn'tru:sɪv/ (adj) — invading privacy or bothering
Example:The reporter's questions were too intrusive and made the actor uncomfortable.
Synonyms: invasive, pushy, offensive - irresponsible /,ɪrɪ'spɒnsəbl/ (adjective) — not careful about your duties or the results of your actions
Example:It was irresponsible of him to leave the door unlocked.
Synonyms: careless, reckless, negligent
…and 27 more words in this set.
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