027. Attracting Tourists

hike

noun

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a long walk often in the countryside for pleasure or as an exercise

to ramble

Verb

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to take a long walk for pleasure in the countryside with no particular destination

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intransitive

national park

noun

/nˈæʃənəl pˈɑːɹk/

an area under the protection of a government, where people can visit, for its wildlife, beauty, or historical sights

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compound noun

to escape

Verb

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to get out of or avoid an unpleasant situation

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transitive

tourist

noun

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someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

sector

noun

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a specific part or branch of an economy, society, or activity with its own distinct characteristics and functions

discerning

Adjective

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displaying good judgment in different things, especially about their quality

undiscerning

to boast

Verb

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to possess or have a particular feature or quality that is a source of pride

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transitive

horde

noun

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an immense or overwhelming number of people or things

flora

noun

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(botany) an individual plant or plant species

fauna

noun

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the animals of a particular geological period or region

vegetation

nature reserve

noun

/nˈeɪtʃɚ ɹɪsˈɜːv/

a protected area of land or water that is set aside for the preservation and protection of natural habitats, wildlife, and plant species

Grammatical Information:

compound noun

tract

noun

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a large area of land, often defined by boundaries, used for specific purposes such as development, agriculture, or conservation

out of the ordinary

phrase

/ˌaʊɾəv ðɪ ˈɔːɹdɪnˌɛɹi/

different from what is typically expected or common

to seek

Verb

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to try to get or achieve something

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transitive

to unwind

Verb

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to relax and stop worrying after being under stress

tense

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intransitive

bush

noun

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a large wilderness area

waterfront

noun

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the area of a city (such as a harbor or dockyard) alongside a body of water

stunning

Adjective

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very beautiful, attractive, or impressive

unbeatable

Adjective

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hard to defeat

awe-inspiring

Adjective

/ˈɔːɪnspˈaɪɚɹɪŋ/

Approving

evoking a feeling of great respect, admiration, and sometimes fear

trek

noun

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a difficult and lengthy journey, often taken on foot or by hiking

unrivaled

Adjective

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Approving

unmatched in quality or excellence

scenic

Adjective

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having a very beautiful view of nature

paradise

noun

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a place or state of perfect happiness, peace, and delight

ecotourism

noun

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tourism that includes visiting endangered natural environments which aims at preservation of the wildlife and the nature

to savor

Verb

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to completely enjoy and appreciate something, such as an experience or feeling

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transitive

heartland

noun

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a central, often culturally or economically vital part of a country or area

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