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Places and locations – English vocabulary

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33 English words with meanings: adjoining, boundary, bustling, cart, close… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.

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Word list

  1. adjoining /ə'dʒɔɪnɪŋ/ (adjective) — next to and sharing a border or wall
    Example: They moved into the adjoining room.
    Synonyms: neighboring, adjacent, next-door
  2. boundary /'baʊndəri/ (noun) — a line or edge that marks the limit of an area
    Example: The fence marks the boundary.
    Synonyms: border, edge, limit
  3. bustling /'bʌslɪŋ/ (adjective) — full of busy movement, noise, and activity
    Example: The bustling market was full of people.
    Synonyms: busy, lively, active
  4. cart /kɑ:rt/ (noun) — a small vehicle with two or four wheels for carrying things
    Example: She pushed the cart through the store.
    Synonyms: wagon, trolley, barrow
  5. close /kloʊs/ (adjective) — near in distance or time
    Example: The hotel is close to the station.
    Synonyms: near, nearby, adjacent
  6. crowd /kraʊd/ (noun) — a large number of people gathered in one place
    Example: A crowd gathered outside the stadium.
    Synonyms: group, mass, throng
  7. deposit /dɪ'pɑ:zɪt/ (verb) — To put something in a place for safekeeping or later use.
    Example: Please deposit the money in the bank.
    Synonyms: put, place, store
  8. gateway /'ɡeɪtweɪ/ (noun) — a place or thing that gives access to somewhere else
    Example: The school is a gateway to better opportunities.
    Synonyms: entrance, passage
  9. gulf /ɡʌlf/ (noun) — a deep narrow part of the sea partly surrounded by land
    Example: The boat sailed into the gulf at sunset.
    Synonyms: bay, inlet
  10. heartland /'hɑ:rt,lænd/ (noun) — The central area of a country or region.
    Example: The heartland of the country is rich in farmland.
    Synonyms: core region, central area, midsection
  11. kitty-corner /,kɪti'kɔ:rnər/ (adverb) — across from and to the side of something
    Example: The store is kitty-corner from the bank.
    Synonyms: diagonally across, diagonal
  12. labyrinth /'læbərɪnθ/ (noun) — a place with many confusing paths and turns
    Example: The old city was a labyrinth of narrow streets.
    Synonyms: maze, puzzle, warren
  13. lost /lɔ:st/ (adjective) — unable to find your way or not knowing where you are
    Example: We got lost in the city.
    Synonyms: mislaid, disoriented, uncertain
  14. mega-city /'mɛɡə,sɪti/ (noun) — a very large city with millions of people
    Example: Tokyo is a mega-city with millions of residents.
    Synonyms: metropolis, supercity
  15. offshore /'ɔ:fʃɔ:r/ (adjective) — Located in the sea, away from the land.
    Example: They built an offshore wind farm.
    Synonyms: at sea, seaward
  16. onshore /'ɒnʃɔ:r/ (adjective) — Located on land, not in the sea.
    Example: The onshore wind was much stronger today.
    Synonyms: land-based, shoreward
  17. Paris /'pærɪs/ (noun) — the capital city of France
    Example: We spent a week in Paris.
    Synonyms: City of Light, Paris, France
  18. rambling /'ræmblɪŋ/ (adjective) — spreading over a large area in an untidy way
    Example: The house had a rambling garden behind it.
    Synonyms: sprawling, spread-out, unruly
  19. rear /rɪr/ (noun) — the back part of something
    Example: The rear of the car was damaged.
    Synonyms: back, back part, stern
  20. reside /rɪ'zaɪd/ (verb) — to live in a place
    Example: They reside in a small town near the coast.
    Synonyms: live, dwell, stay
  21. roof /ru:f/ (noun) — the top covering of a building
    Example: The roof was damaged in the storm.
    Synonyms: top, cover, ceiling
  22. roof fell in /ru:f fɛl ɪn/ (phrase) — the top part of a building collapsed inward
    Example: The roof fell in after the heavy snow.
    Synonyms: collapse inward, cave in, fall down
  23. room /rum/ (noun) — enough space for someone or something to fit or move
    Example: There is room for one more chair.
    Synonyms: space, area, capacity
  24. roomy /'rumi/ (adjective) — having a lot of space inside
    Example: The hotel room was roomy and bright.
    Synonyms: spacious, large, ample
  25. run down /,rʌn 'daʊn/ (adjective) — in poor condition because it has not been cared for
    Example: The old house is run down.
    Synonyms: dilapidated, shabby, worn-out
  26. scattered /'skætərd/ (adjective) — spread out in different places, not close together
    Example: Books were scattered across the table.
    Synonyms: spread out, dispersed, strewn
  27. shared cabin /ʃɛrd 'kæbɪn/ (phrase) — a cabin or room used by more than one person
    Example: They slept in a shared cabin on the boat.
    Synonyms: shared room, dormitory
  28. shelter /'ʃɛltər/ (noun) — a place or structure that protects from weather or danger
    Example: The hikers found shelter from the storm.
    Synonyms: refuge, cover, protection
  29. soundproof /'saʊndpru:f/ (adjective) — made so outside noise cannot pass through
    Example: We need a soundproof room for the recording.
    Synonyms: noiseproof, sound-insulated
  30. space /speɪs/ (noun) — an empty area where things can fit or move
    Example: There is plenty of space in the garage.
    Synonyms: room, area, vacancy

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