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a state which describe a place full of busy activity busy, full of people and noise start learning
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adjective This used to be a bustling town but a lot of people have moved away over recent years.
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very good, beautiful, or deserving to be admired brilliant, glorious, splendid start learning
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stunning, breathtaking a magnificent view a magnificent piece of writing They live in a magnificent Tudor house.
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that kind of places are beautiful because it has not been changed or damaged by people adjective start learning
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adjective an island with clean, unspoiled beaches
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calm and peaceful and without noise, violence, worry, etc. calm, quiet, peaceful start learning
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adjective She stared at the tranquil surface of the water. The hotel is in a tranquil rural setting. A spasm of pain crossed his normally tranquil features.
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shabby, dilapidated, in a bad state start learning
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adjective an old run-down factory She was run-down, thin, with no appetite.
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(especially of a place) attractive in appearance, especially in an old-fashioned way beautiful, lovely, pretty, attractive, pleasant start learning
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adjective It was a pretty town with a picturesque harbour and well-preserved buildings. The town itself is not especially picturesque.
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adjective start learning
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adjective If a place is deserted, there are no people in it: a deserted building/street The coastal resorts are deserted in winter.
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a place for storing liquid, especially a natural or artificial lake providing water for a city or other area start learning
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A reservoir is also a large supply of something that could be used if needed
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a different route that is used because a road is closed noun start learning
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a different or less direct route to a place that is used to avoid a problem or to visit somewhere or do something on the way You'd be wise to make a detour to avoid the roadworks
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to take something quickly and keep or hold it verb start learning
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I seized his arm and made him turn to look at me. He seized the chance/opportunity of a free flight with both hands
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having or showing desire or interest [adjective] start learning
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noun: eagerness Sam was eager to get home and play with his new toy. Everyone crowded round, eager and excited.
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to represent a quality or an idea exactly; represent verb start learning
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She embodied good sportsmanship on the playing field
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done or said without earlier planning or preparation adjective start learning
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Congested roads and towns have too much traffic and movement is made difficult. noun start learning
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noun The (traffic) congestion in the city gets worse during the summer.
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the fact of preferring a particular subject or thing the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way, because of allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment start learning
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The senator has accused the media of bias. Reporters must be impartial and not show political bias. There was clear evidence of a strong bias against her.
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