Insight - Upper-intermediate - Unit 2 - 2C

ignored or not given enough attention or care

tired, exhausted or in a weakened state due to overwork or illness

deserving of time, effort, or attention due to inherent value or benefits

(of a building, car, etc.) left and not needed or used anymore

(of a person or thing) using more resources, time, or money than is necessary or appropriate

characterized by growth and success

having features or characteristics that are pleasing

to provide treatment for or help a person or an animal that is sick or injured

(of a place) having people living in it

(of a person) capable of performing tasks or completing work with the least amount of wasted time, effort, or resources

to give a boost to one's energy or mood

a continuous reduction in something's amount, value, intensity, etc.

having features or qualities that are not aesthetically pleasing or attractive

lacking any purpose, aim, or goal

related to or characteristic of a city or town

a beautiful scene in the countryside that can be seen in one particular view

a small structure, often found at bus stops, that provides cover and shelter for passengers waiting for a bus, typically consisting of walls and a roof

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

a very tall building with many floors

a sign that shows warnings or information to drivers

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

a vast area that is the property of an individual, usually with a large house built on it

a device found on a street or in a parking lot that requires payment to allow a vehicle to be parked for a certain amount of time

a designated area on a road where pedestrians have the right of way to cross the street safely

a raised portion of a road surface designed to slow down vehicles in order to increase safety for pedestrians or other drivers

to cover or close off a window, door, or other opening with wooden boards

(of a building) to fall apart

having a poor condition, often because of being abandoned or neglected for a long time

to grow or develop in a healthy and successful way

rich and financially successful

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

physically strong and healthy

(of a person) dressed in worn and old clothes