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authority

n. The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
Example: The local authority decided to implement new traffic regulations.

immigration

n. The action of coming to live permanently in a foreign country.
Example: The country has experienced a high rate of immigration in recent years.

line

n. A long, narrow mark or band; a series of people or things.
Example: Please wait in line for your turn.

policy

n. A course or principle of action adopted or proposed by a government, party, business, or individual.
Example: The new government policy aims to reduce unemployment.

proportion

n. A part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole.
Example: A large proportion of the students passed the exam.

smog

n. A kind of air pollution, formed from a mixture of smoke and fog.
Example: The city often experiences thick smog during winter months.

statistics

n. The practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data in large quantities.
Example: Government statistics show an increase in per capita income.

unemployment

n. The state of being unemployed; the number or proportion of unemployed people.
Example: The unemployment rate has decreased significantly this quarter.

chair

n. The person presiding over a meeting or an organization.
Example: The chair opened the meeting with an announcement.

expose

v. To make something visible by uncovering it; to reveal the true nature of something or someone.
Example: The investigation will expose the truth behind the scandal.

convenience store

n. A small shop, typically part of a chain, that sells a limited range of groceries and is open long hours.
Example: I stopped at the convenience store to buy some snacks.

wet market

n. A market for selling fresh meat, fish, produce, and other perishable goods, often on floors that are wet.
Example: Many locals prefer to buy fresh produce at the wet market.

cost of living

phrase. The amount of money needed to sustain a certain standard of living.
Example: The high cost of living in the city makes it difficult for new residents.

community meeting

n. A gathering of people from a specific local area, typically to discuss issues or share information relevant to their community.
Example: There will be a community meeting tomorrow to discuss the new park development.

go for ride

phrase verb. To travel or accompany someone in a vehicle, bicycle, or on an animal.
Example: Let's go for a ride on our bikes this afternoon.

settle in

phrase verb. To become accustomed to a new place or situation; to establish oneself in a new home.
Example: It took him a few weeks to settle in after moving to the new city.

get lost

phrase verb. To become unable to find one's way somewhere; to be consumed by deep thought.
Example: We got lost on our way to the campsite.

get stuck

phrase verb. To become unable to move or progress; to be caught in a difficult situation.
Example: The car got stuck in the mud.

date back

phrase verb. To originate or have existed from a particular time in the past.
Example: This ancient monument dates back to the Roman Empire.

old quarter

n. The oldest part of a city, often characterized by historical buildings and narrow streets.
Example: Tourists love to explore the charming old quarter of the city.

colony

n. A country or area under the full or partial political control of another country, typically a distant one.
Example: India was once a British colony.

urbanised

adj. Made into, or become, a city or urban area; characteristic of an urban area.
Example: The region has become highly urbanised over the last few decades.

construct

v. To build or make something, typically a large structure or theory.
Example: They plan to construct a new bridge across the river.

project (v)

v. To estimate or forecast (something) on the basis of present trends; to plan and carry out (a project).
Example: Economists project a steady increase in economic growth.

infringe

v. To actively break the terms of (a law, agreement, etc.); to violate.
Example: He was accused of infringing on the copyright of the original artist.

sanitation

n. Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.
Example: Improved sanitation is crucial for preventing the spread of disease.

invade

v. To enter (a place, person's body) in large numbers, typically with force or as an unwelcome presence.
Example: The army decided to invade the neighboring territory.

one-size-fits-all

adj. Something that is suitable for all situations or for all people.
Example: This one-size-fits-all solution may not address everyone's needs.

profound

adj. Very great or intense; having deep meaning or significance.
Example: The play had a profound impact on the audience.

imminent

adj. About to happen; impending.
Example: The country faces an imminent threat of conflict.

persist

(v) ~ To continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, enterprise, or undertaking; to continue to exist or endure despite opposition, difficulty, or failure.

Example: Despite the challenges, she persisted in her efforts to learn a new language.

staggering

(n ) something is so surprisingly large, shocking, or immense that it is almost hard to believe. It's like something so huge

Ex: The company made a staggering $1 billion in profit last year

finite

(adj ) having limits or an end. It describes something that has a specific, measurable size or amount and will not last forever.

Ex: "We must conserve Earth's finite resources, like oil and fresh water

plague

(n ) A very serious, contagious disease that spreads quickly and causes high death rates (e.g., the bubonic plague).

A large number of something bad or annoying that causes trouble.

The country was devastated by a plague.

(v ) to constantly bother, trouble, or annoy them.

Doubts began to plague his mind.

overstate

(v )to describe it as larger, more important, or more extreme than it really is. It's to exaggerate or overemphasize.

Ex: It's hard to overstate the importance of this discovery.

erode

(v ) gradually wear away or be worn away. This can happen to physical objects (like soil or rock) or to abstract things (like confidence or rights) ~ damage

Ex: Wind and rain erode the soft rock over centuries.