Unit 12 Travelling around the world

Word

Definition

Example

pristine

In its original condition; unspoiled

The pristine forest was untouched by human activity

unspoilt

Not changed or damaged by people

The unspoilt forest was a haven for many rare species

curious

Eager to know or learn something

The curious child asked many questions about the world around them

alien

Belonging to a foreign country or nation

The strange object found in the field appeared to be of alien origin

odd

Different from what is usual or expected

The odd behavior of the dog puzzled its owner

unique

Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else

The unique design of the building made it stand out from the rest

apathetic

Showing or feeling no interest, enthusiasm, or concern

He was apathetic about the news and didn't show any interest

treasured

Valued or cherished greatly

The treasured family heirloom was passed down through generations

struck by

To be affected deeply by something

She was struck by the beauty of the painting in the museum

heritage

Valued objects and qualities such as cultural traditions, unspoiled nature, historic buildings, and antiques

The town was known for its rich cultural heritage and historical landmarks

apart from

Other than; except for

Apart from the noise, the cabin in the woods was peaceful and quiet

outskirts

The outer parts of a town or city

The new housing development was on the outskirts of the city

adventure

An unusual and exciting or daring experience

They embarked on an adventure to explore the remote wilderness

I would rather

Used to express one's preference in a particular matter

I would rather go hiking than stay indoors all day

route

A way or course taken in getting from a starting point to a destination

They planned their route carefully to avoid heavy traffic

get lost

To become lost

The hikers decided to get lost in the beauty of the forest

vivid

Producing powerful feelings or strong, clear images in the mind

Her vivid description of the sunset painted a beautiful picture in my mind

memorise

Commit to memory; learn by heart

She tried to memorise the lines for her upcoming performance

memorial

Something, especially a structure, established to remind people of a person or event

They visited the memorial to pay their respects to the fallen soldiers

memoir

A historical account or biography written from personal knowledge or special sources

The author's memoir provided insights into her life experiences

memento

An object kept as a reminder or souvenir of a person or event

The shell from the beach served as a special memento from their vacation

memorabilia

Objects kept or collected because of their historical interest, especially those associated with memorable people or events

The museum had a collection of sports memorabilia from famous athletes

memorable

Worthy of being remembered or easily remembered, especially because of being special or unusual

The vacation was memorable, filled with new experiences and adventures

journey

An act of traveling from one place to another

Their journey across the country was filled with many memorable moments

ruins

The remains of a building, typically an old one, that has suffered much damage or disintegration

The ancient ruins of the castle were a popular tourist attraction

maturity of ecosystem

The state of balance and stability in an ecosystem, characterized by a diversity of species and ecological processes

The maturity of the ecosystem was evident in its balanced biodiversity

vulnerable

Susceptible to physical or emotional attack or harm

The young animals were vulnerable to predators in the wild

breeding area

A place where animals breed and raise their young

The protected area served as an important breeding area for endangered birds

sanctuary

A place of refuge or safety

The wildlife sanctuary provided a safe habitat for many species

inscribed on

Write or carve (words or symbols) on something, especially as a formal or permanent record

Their names were inscribed on the monument in the town square

continental shelf

The area of seabed around a large landmass where the sea is relatively shallow compared with the open ocean

The continental shelf provided rich fishing grounds for the coastal communities

marine life

The plants and animals that live in the sea

The study of marine life in the area revealed many diverse species

maze

A network of paths and hedges designed as a puzzle through which one has to find a way

The maze in the garden was a fun challenge for visitors

species

A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding

The rainforest was home to many rare and unique species

mammal

a type of animal that drinks milk from its mother's body when it is young. Humans, dogs, and whales are mammals

The zoo had a special exhibit featuring various mammal species

stuck by

To be affected deeply by something

She was stuck by the beauty of the painting in the museum

endangered

Seriously at risk of extinction

The conservation efforts aimed to protect endangered species in the area

sea eagle

A large fish-eating bird of prey with a white head and tail and (in the adult) dark brown plumage

The sea eagle soared high above the cliffs, searching for prey

shearwater

A long-winged oceanic bird related to the petrels, with dark plumage and a long slender bill

The shearwater birds nested in the cliffs along the coastline

occur on

To be found or met with in a particular place or under particular circumstances

The event would occur on the last weekend of the month

shipwreck

The remains of a wrecked ship or its cargo found on land or washed ashore by the sea

The shipwreck was a popular spot for scuba divers to explore

marine sanctuary

A place designated for special protection to ensure the conservation of marine life and habitats

The marine sanctuary was off-limits to fishing and boating activities

wide range of

A large variety or selection of something

The store offered a wide range of products for customers to choose from

comprehensive

Including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something

The report provided a comprehensive analysis of the market trends

dredging

Clear out the bed of (a harbor, river, or other area of water) by scooping out mud, weeds, and rubbish with a dredge

The dredging of the river helped prevent flooding in the area

recreational fishing

Fishing for pleasure or competition rather than for profit

Recreational fishing was a popular pastime for many residents

authorities

A group of people with official responsibility for a particular area or activity

The authorities were quick to respond to the emergency situation

sustainable use

The use of resources at a level that can be maintained without depleting or damaging the ecosystem

The sustainable use of resources was essential for the community's long-term well-being

enhance

Intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of

The new technology would enhance the efficiency of the production process

resilience

The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness

The community's resilience was evident in its quick recovery from the natural disaster

integrated approach

A method that seeks to combine different methods or ideas in order to achieve a particular aim

The integrated approach to healthcare included both traditional and alternative medicine

day-to-day management

The ongoing processes and activities involved in the operation of something

The day-to-day management of the store fell to the store manager

forbidden

Not allowed; banned

The forbidden area was marked with warning signs for trespassers

capacity

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce

The theater had a seating capacity of over a thousand people

flourish

Grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly congenial environment

The garden began to flourish after the heavy rainfall

accountable for

Required or expected to justify actions or decisions; responsible

She was accountable for the budget and expenses of the project

mountain range

A series of mountains that are closely related in position, orientation, and geologic structure

The mountain range provided a stunning backdrop for the town

twinkle

(Of a star or light) shine with a gleam that varies repeatedly between bright and faint

The stars would twinkle brightly in the clear night sky

measure

Ascertain the size, amount, or degree of (something) by using an instrument or device marked in standard units

He used a ruler to measure the length of the table

waste of time

An activity that is unproductive or has no value

The meeting was a waste of time as no decisions were made

exposure to new ideas

The act of being subjected to or experiencing novel concepts or beliefs

The conference provided exposure to new ideas and innovations in the industry

extraterrestrial

Of or from outside the earth or its atmosphere

The possibility of extraterrestrial life fascinated many scientists