General Vocabulary Master List

A comprehensive set of vocabulary cards covering urban living, life stages, media, education, and technology based on the lecture transcript.

commute

To travel regularly between one's home and work or school.

neighbourhood

A residential area or a specific district within a town or city.

amenities

Useful features or facilities that provide comfort and convenience.

pedestrian-frien

Specifically designed to be safe and accessible for people traveling on foot.

high-rise

A very tall building or structure with many functional floors.

landmark

A prominent object or structure that is easily recognized and serves as a point of reference.

hometown

The place where a person was born or grew up.

childhood

The early period of a person's life when they are a child.

adolescence

The transitional period of development between childhood and adulthood.

milestone

A significant event or turning point in a person's life or history.

screening

The act of showing a motion picture or film to an audience.

plot

The main sequence of events or story of a literary work or movie.

subtitles

Textual versions of the dialogue appearing at the bottom of a screen.

genre

A specific category or type of music, literature, or film.

fiction

Literature that describes imaginary people and events rather than real ones.

non-fiction

Writing that is based on facts, real events, and real people.

lyrics

The written words that make up a song.

melody

A sequence of musical notes that create a distinct tune or rhythm.

vocal

Relating to the human voice; the part of a song that is sung.

curriculum

The set of subjects and content that make up a course of study.

assignment

A specific task or piece of work given to someone as part of their studies.

tuition

The fee charged for instruction or teaching at a school or university.

faculty

The teaching staff at a university or a specific department of study.

search engine

A software system or tool designed to search for information on the World Wide Web.

browser

A software application used to access and view websites on the internet.

touchscreen

A display screen that can recognize the presence and location of a touch within the display area.

keyboard

A set of keys used to input data into a computer or typewriter.

balanced diet

A diet consisting of the proper types and amounts of food to maintain good health.

constellation

A group of stars that form a recognizable pattern or shape in the sky.

astronaut

A person who is trained to travel and work in a spacecraft.