Total English Advanced "Unit 7 - Lesson 2" Vocabulary

spectacular

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extremely impressive and beautiful, often evoking awe or excitement

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The spectacular fireworks display illuminated the night sky with bursts of color and light.

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely spectacular.

permanent

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continuing to exist all the time, without significant changes

impermanent

tourist

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

active

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(of a volcano) currently showing signs of volcanic activity or having the potential to become active soon

dormant

ghost town

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a once-thriving town or community that has been abandoned or largely deserted, often due to economic or environmental factors

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compound noun

inhospitable

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providing an environment where life or growth is difficult or impossible

hospitable

settlement

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the process of making a new place as permanent residence by people

volcano

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a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

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