list 2 - literature

backdrop

background

meticulously (adv)

very carefully and precisely

cobblestone

a naturally rounded stone, larger than a pebble and is used in paving streets; gravel

enticing

(adj) attractive; desirable

evokes

(v) brings to mind

midst

(n) the middle point

synonymous

(adj) alike in significance or meaning

apartheid

(n) a policy of segregation, mainly racial

gauged (v)

Figured out; assessed

dismal

causing gloom or misery

afflicting

(v) causing pain, distress, or unhappiness to

soundly

(adv.) deeply and without disturbance

rafts

(n) flat structures for support or transportation on water

hammock

(n) a swinging bed made of fabric

extravaganza

(n) spectacle

coordinated

(adj) organized

synchronised

happens at the same time

burst

(n) sudden outbreak

dazzle

(v) briefly blind/ amaze

incandescent

(adj) extremely bright

iridescent

(adj) having bright colours that change with movement

scintillating

(adj) exciting

cascades

small waterfall

mesmerised

(adj) having one's attention focused on one single thing

stimultaneously

happening at the same time