Coğrafya İngilizce Training 40

make a living

to earn money to support oneself

He works as a carpenter to make a living for his family.

dweller

a person who lives in a particular place

The city dwellers enjoy easy access to public transportation.

sell-by date

the date after which a product, especially food, should not be sold

Always check the sell-by date before buying dairy products.

fleece

the woolly coat of a sheep, or a soft, warm fabric made to resemble it

She wore a warm fleece jacket during the winter hike.

jumper

a knitted sweater, especially in British English

He put on a thick jumper to keep warm in the cold weather.

incineration

the process of burning waste material to dispose of it

The city uses incineration to reduce the amount of landfill waste.

disuse

a state of not being used anymore

The old railway station fell into disuse after the new one was built.

leaded petrol

gasoline that contains lead additives, which were used to improve engine performance but are now banned in most countries

The use of leaded petrol has been phased out due to environmental concerns.

derelicted

abandoned and in poor condition

The derelict warehouse was scheduled for demolition.

pedestrian

person walking, especially in an area where vehicles are present

The city has built new pedestrian crossings to improve safety.

ethnic quarter

a district in a city where a particular ethnic group is concentrated

The city's ethnic quarter is known for its authentic international cuisine.

prejudice

an unfair and unreasonable opinion or feeling, especially when formed without enough thought or knowledge

She faced prejudice at work because of her background.

discrimination

unfair treatment of a person or group based on race, gender, age, or other factors

The new law aims to prevent discrimination in the workplace.

borough

a town or district that is an administrative unit, especially in a large city

Each borough of New York City has its own local government.

Living Wage

a wage high enough to maintain a normal standard of living

Many workers struggle to earn a Living Wage in expensive cities.

favela

a Brazilian slum or shantytown, usually found in urban areas

The favelas of Rio de Janeiro are home to millions of people.

amenities

facilities and services that make life more comfortable

The hotel offers great amenities, including a gym and a swimming pool.

legitimate

allowed by law or accepted as valid and reasonable

The company had a legitimate reason to reject the application.

amenity

a feature or service that makes a place more comfortable or convenient

The apartment complex has many amenities, including a swimming pool and a gym.

literacy

the ability to read and write

The government launched a program to improve literacy rates in rural areas.