Topic 3 - Urbanization

slum

a district of a city marked by poverty and inferior living conditions

stealth

quiet, secret, or sneaky behavior

urban

city

suburban

Outside of a city

a dead loss

completely useless

be laced with something

a small amount of substance has been added to food or drink

catch on

to become popular

get hold of the wrong end of the stick

misunderstand

go from strength to strength

become more and more successful

keep a lid on something

control the level of something in order to stop it increasing

level off

to stop going up or down

what beats me

make somebody confused

migrate

to move from one place to another, often for work or better living conditions, permanently or temporarily

emigrate (+from)

to leave one's country to settle in another.

immigrate (+to)

to come into a country to live permanently.

subsidy

financial assistance provided by the government to support a specific industry or economic activity.

woo

to try to persuade someone to support you or to use your business

outlook

the general attitude or perspective regarding future developments, often in economic, social, or political contexts.

proposal

a formal plan or suggestion put forward for consideration or discussion, often in a business or project context.

transient

A person or thing that is temporary or short-lived, often moving from one place to another, commonly associated with urban settings and migration.

redundancy

the situation in which a person has more skills or labor than necessary, often leading to job loss, particularly in urban areas due to automation or economic shifts.

proclaim

To announce or declare something formally or publicly.

incur

To become subject to something negative, usually a cost or liability, often due to actions taken.