remote /rɪˈməʊt/
(adjective) far away from places where other people live
Example: We took the train out of the city and found a remote hotel in the country for the weekend
(adjective) far away from places where other people live
Example: We took the train out of the city and found a remote hotel in the country for the weekend
prefer /prɪˈfɜːr/
(verb) to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it better
Example: Ms. Lanet prefers to get a seat near the aisle when she attends a concert
(verb) to like one thing or person better than another; to choose one thing rather than something else because you like it better
Example: Ms. Lanet prefers to get a seat near the aisle when she attends a concert
struggle /ˈstrʌɡl/
(verb) to try very hard to do something when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems
Example: By this time he'd managed to struggle out of bed.
(verb) to try very hard to do something when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems
Example: By this time he'd managed to struggle out of bed.
strain /streɪn/
(noun) pressure on a system or relationship because great demands are being placed on it
Example: Did you find the job a strain?
(noun) pressure on a system or relationship because great demands are being placed on it
Example: Did you find the job a strain?
adequate /ˈædɪkwət/
(adjective) enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or need
Example: Make sure that the lighting is adequate so that the guests can see what they are eating.
(adjective) enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or need
Example: Make sure that the lighting is adequate so that the guests can see what they are eating.
peaceful /ˈpiːsfl/
(adjective) not involving a war, violence or argument
Example: Iceland is considered as the most peaceful country in the world.
(adjective) not involving a war, violence or argument
Example: Iceland is considered as the most peaceful country in the world.
medical /ˈmedɪkl/
(adjective) connected with illness and injury and their treatment
Example: Medical advances surely help us to live longer.
(adjective) connected with illness and injury and their treatment
Example: Medical advances surely help us to live longer.
definitely /ˈdefɪnətli/
(adverb) a way of emphasizing that something is true and that there is no doubt about it
Example: I will definitely come to your wedding party.
(adverb) a way of emphasizing that something is true and that there is no doubt about it
Example: I will definitely come to your wedding party.
rural /ˈrʊrəl/
(adjective) connected with or like the countryside
Example: The themes of the puppet shows are rural.
(adjective) connected with or like the countryside
Example: The themes of the puppet shows are rural.
face /feɪs/
(noun) the front part of the head, where the eyes, nose and mouth are
Example: If he pleads guilty, he faces up to 12 years in jail.
(noun) the front part of the head, where the eyes, nose and mouth are
Example: If he pleads guilty, he faces up to 12 years in jail.
urban /ˈɜːrbən/
(adjective) connected with a town or city
Example: Mary lives in an urban area while her cousin lives in a rural area.
(adjective) connected with a town or city
Example: Mary lives in an urban area while her cousin lives in a rural area.
nature /ˈneɪtʃər/
(noun) all the plants, animals and things that exist in the universe that are not made by people
Example: Can you name different things in nature in English?
(noun) all the plants, animals and things that exist in the universe that are not made by people
Example: Can you name different things in nature in English?
flood /flʌd/
(noun) a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry
Example: Last winter, the town suffered the worst flood in fifty years.
(noun) a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry
Example: Last winter, the town suffered the worst flood in fifty years.
drought /draʊt/
(noun) a long period of time when there is little or no rain
Example: A drought caused most of the corn crop to fail.
(noun) a long period of time when there is little or no rain
Example: A drought caused most of the corn crop to fail.
accessible /əkˈsesəbl/
(adjective) that can be reached, entered, used, seen, etc.
Example: This remote area is accessible only by helicopter.
(adjective) that can be reached, entered, used, seen, etc.
Example: This remote area is accessible only by helicopter.
migrant /ˈmaɪɡrənt/
(noun) a person who moves from one place to another in order to find work or better living conditions
Example: Historically, California has welcomed migrants from other states and nations.
(noun) a person who moves from one place to another in order to find work or better living conditions
Example: Historically, California has welcomed migrants from other states and nations.
permanently /ˈpɜːrmənəntli/
(adverb) in a way that lasts for a long time or for all time in the future; in a way that exists all the time
Example: The accident left him permanently disabled.
(adverb) in a way that lasts for a long time or for all time in the future; in a way that exists all the time
Example: The accident left him permanently disabled.
plentiful /ˈplentɪfl/
(adjective) available or existing in large amounts or numbers
Example: During the summer tomatoes are plentiful and cheap.
(adjective) available or existing in large amounts or numbers
Example: During the summer tomatoes are plentiful and cheap.
rainforest /ˈreɪnfɔːrɪst/
(noun) a thick forest in tropical parts of the world that have a lot of rain
Example: The Amazon rainforest is in Brazil.
(noun) a thick forest in tropical parts of the world that have a lot of rain
Example: The Amazon rainforest is in Brazil.
tragedy /ˈtrædʒədi/
(noun) a very sad event or situation, especially one that involves death
Example: It's a tragedy that she died so young.
(noun) a very sad event or situation, especially one that involves death
Example: It's a tragedy that she died so young.
typhoon /taɪˈfuːn/
(noun) a violent tropical storm with very strong winds
Example: Such a terrible typhoon is spreading over the country.
(noun) a violent tropical storm with very strong winds
Example: Such a terrible typhoon is spreading over the country.