Lecture Vocabulary Study Set

A collection of English vocabulary terms and definitions derived from lecture notes focusing on urban planning, sociology, and descriptive language.

revival

An improvement in the condition or strength of something; a return or recovery.

urban design

The process of designing and shaping the physical features of cities and towns; city planning.

insights

Deep understandings, realizations, or pieces of knowledge.

accessible

Something that is easy to understand, reach, or approach.

engaging

Captivating, interesting, or charming.

pre-eminent

The most important, main, or surpassing all others.

notions

Ideas, beliefs, or conceptions of something.

connectedness

The state of being linked or connected.

proximity

Nearness in space, time, or relationship; closeness.

suburban sprawl

The uncontrolled expansion of urban development into neighboring regions; the spreading out of suburbs.

mitigates

To make something less severe, serious, or painful.

proposition

A statement, suggestion, or plan of action.

isolating

Causing someone to be alone or apart from others.

fellow citizens

People who live in the same town, city, or country.

pedestrianisation

The process of converting a street or area into a zone for walkers only by removing vehicle traffic.

enhanced

Improved, heightened, or made better in quality or value.

illustrate

To show, explain, or clarify by using examples or pictures.

get past

To overcome or move beyond a specific obstacle or situation.

sentimental

Prompted by feelings of tenderness or being overly emotional.

insubstantial

Lacking strength or solidity; superficial or weak.

over-the-top

Excessive, exaggerated, or more than what is considered normal.

figures

Important people, personalities, or characters.

radically

In a thorough, fundamental, or complete way.

reversed

Turned the other way around or changed direction.

policies

Specific measures, rules, or sets of ideas used as a basis for making decisions.

thriving

Flourishing, prospering, and being successful.