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PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR THESE ADJECTIVES, NOUNS, EXPRESSIONS

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cosmopolitan

containing or having experience of people and things from many different parts of the world: New York is a highly cosmopolitan city.

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metropolis

a large city, esp. the main city of a country or region: Chicago is a major metropolis.

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stimulation

an action or thing that causes someone or something to become more active or enthusiastic, or to develop or operate:

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pollution

damage caused to water, air, etc. by harmful substances or waste: air/water pollution

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urban

of or in a city or town: urban development urban decay

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commuter

someone who regularly travels between work and home: The train was packed with commuters.

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congestion

a situation in which there is too much traffic and movement is difficult: The (traffic) congestion in the city gets worse during the summer.

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cost of living

the amount of money that a person needs to live: The increase in interest rates will raise the cost of living.

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city-dweller

a person who lives in a city

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to breed (crime)

to cause something to happen, usually something bad: Favouritism breeds resentment.

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irresistible lure

the irresistible quality or power that something or someone has that makes it, him, or her attractive: the lure of fame/power/money

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anonymity

the situation in which someone's name is not given or known: The police have reassured witnesses that they will be guaranteed anonymity.

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run-down

destroyed, in a very bad condition

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lavish

(adj.) overly generous, extravagant; abundant; (v.) to spend or give freely or without limit

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sedentary

characterized by or calling for continued sitting; remaining in one place

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lead/live the life of Riley

have an easy/comfortable and/or carefree existence, without needing to work hard (phrase)

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