Vocabulary Flashcards

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Preservation

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The act of maintaining something in its original state.

The preservation of historic buildings is important to the city.

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Reside

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To live in a particular place.

He decided to reside in the countryside after retiring.

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Loan

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The money that is borrowed and expected to be paid back with interest.

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  I took a loan from the bank to buy a new car.

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Urban

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Urban refers to something related to a city or town, often characterized by higher population density and developed infrastructure.

She enjoys living in an urban area because everything is within walking distance.

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Millenial

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A Millennial is a person born between the early 1980s and mid-1990s to early 2000s, often associated with technological savvy and changing social norms.

Many Millennials prefer to shop online rather than in stores.

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Landlord

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A person who owns a property and rents it out to tenants.

The landlord fixed the broken heater in the apartment last week.

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Renaissance

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A period of renewed interest in culture, art, and learning.

The Harlem Renaissance brought forth a cultural explosion in the arts.

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Overestimate

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To overestimate means to assess something as being larger, better, or more important than it actually is.

He overestimated how much time it would take to finish the project.

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Property

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Land or buildings that someone owns.

He invested in property in the downtown area.