Lecture Vocabulary Review: Farming, City Life, and Future Communication

Vocabulary terms and definitions extracted from lecture notes covering agriculture, urban living, healthcare, communication technology, and environmental conservation.

harvest time

The period or season when farmers work hard to collect their crops.

dig a hole

The action of making a space in the soil to plant seeds.

fertile

Describing soil that is rich and capable of producing many crops.

traffic congestion

A condition in cities that often leads to delays and longer commuting times.

commute

To travel or move regularly, often between home and work by bus, train, or car.

concrete jungle

An urban area characterized by being surrounded by tall buildings and a lack of green space.

retailer

A person or merchant who sells products directly to customers.

savory

A term describing food that is salty or spicy rather than sweet; having a rich, pleasant taste.

eel soup

A dish known for its rich and savory broth, recommended for seafood lovers.

accomplish

To complete or finish a task successfully.

overwhelmed

Feeling completely overcome in mind or feeling; often caused by having too many tasks.

distraction

Something that prevents someone from giving their full attention or staying focused.

be in a good mood

To feel happy and cheerful.

well-being

A state of being healthy, happy, or prosperous.

risk

The possibility of something bad happening, such as a disease.

treatment

A specific process or method of medical care for an injury or disease.

regain

To get back or recover something, such as strength or mobility.

heritage

Valued objects and qualities such as cultural traditions and historic buildings passed down from previous generations.

ruin

The remains of a building that has been destroyed or has decayed over time.

ancient times

The period of history from the very distant past.

phenomenon

A fact or situation that is observed to exist or happen, especially one whose cause is in question.

souvenir

A thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

treasure

To value or prize something dearly, such as memories of family gatherings.

crucial

Extremely important or necessary, especially for the success or failure of something.

promptly

Quickly or immediately, without delay.

sensation

A physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body.

composer

A person who writes music; example figures include Beethoven, Schumann, and Chopin.

appeal to

To be attractive or interesting to someone, such as special effects in science fiction films.

soundtrack

The recorded music accompanying a film.

dull

Lacking interest or excitement; boring.

captivate

To attract and hold the interest and attention of an audience.

telepathy

A supposed way of communicating directly from one person's mind to another's without using words or signals.

revolutionize

To change something radically or fundamentally.

language barrier

A difficulty in communication between people who do not speak the same language.

instant message

A message that allows for urgent and immediate communication.

prospect

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

expectation

A strong belief that something will happen or be the case in the future, often from parents to teenagers.

concentrate

To focus one's attention or mental effort on a particular object or activity.

habitat

The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

biodiversity

The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or in the world as a whole.

species

A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding.

conservation

The protection, preservation, or restoration of the natural environment and wildlife.

disturb

To interfere with the normal arrangement or functioning of something, such as improper waste disposal affecting marine environments.

breed

The process of animals producing offspring.

parental

Connected with or characteristic of a parent.