Passage 1

Neglect

ignore, abandon

Restoration

repair, renewal

Former

ex, previous, past

Glory

when something is beautiful and impressive in appearance

Spectacular

fantastic, stunning, amazing, impressive, fabulous

Bygone

past, former, previous

Inhabitant

citizen, resident

Monument

a building, statue, or other large structure that is built to remind people of an important event or famous person

Irrigate

to supply land or crops with water

Utilitarian

useful, practical, effective

Unique

sole, only one of its kind, distinctive

Heyday

peak of success, glory days; the time when someone or something was most popular, successful, or powerful

Caste

social class in India

Position

locate, situate, place

Comprise

include, contain, consist of

Descend

go down, move down, tumble down

Negotiate

consult, discuss

Crater

hole

Tier

one of several levels or layers that rise up one above the other

Elaborate

intricate, complicated, complex

Pillar

a tall upright round post used as a support for a roof or bridge

Pavilion

exhibition area, spectator area

Shelter

protect

Intricate

complex, complicated, elaborate

Relentless

endless, persistent

Sculpture

statue

Embellish

decorate, beautify, make fancy

Derelict

neglected, abandoned

Divert

reroute, turn away

Undergo

experience

Finest

best, most excellent

Pristine

like new, untouched, unspoiled

Depict

show, represent, describe, illustrate

Incarnation

the state of living in the form of a particular person or animal; according to some religions, people have several different incarnations

Devastating

harmful, damaging, ruinous

Earthquake

a sudden shaking of the Earth's surface that often causes a lot of damage

Honour

respect, admire

millennium

1000 years

fundamental

foundation

dotted around

can see a lot around specific areas

recedes

move away

wells

giếng nước

vast

extremely big

verandas

a raised, covered, on the front side of a building