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  • to share something out among a group of people; distribute
    deal out
  • to separate solids from liquids or larger solids from smaller solids using a special kitchen tool
    sieve
  • when there are many people living there compared with another similar-sized area
    densely populated
  • in the sea close to the land
    off the coast of
  • listen to and think carefully about something
    pay attention to
  • far away from places where other people live
    remote
  • in a straight line
    as the crow flies
  • the things that are needed for a particular purpose or activity (a racquet, golf clubs...)
    equipment
  • the view of natural features, for example out of a train window
    scenery
  • say negative things to someone about something they do etc.
    criticize someone for...
  • not far from something/someone; near someone/something
    in close proximity to
  • beautiful because it has not been changed or built on
    unspoilt
  • delay
    put off
  • fail to give someone attention
    neglect
  • buildings, services, equipment, etc. that are provided for a particular purpose (e.g. in a hotel)
    facilities
  • all the things in your bag
    contents
  • an area of land that is almost surrounded by water but is joined to a larger piece of land
    peninsula
  • covered in a lot of trees, dense forest
    heavily/densely/thickly forested
  • look after someone/something
    take care of
  • the highest point of something, especially the top of a mountain
    summit
  • a surface or piece of land that is higher at one end than the other
    slope
  • refuse to change your view
    be stubborn
  • an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation
    advice
  • suitcases
    luggage
  • (of land or soil) not good enough for plants to grow on it
    barren
  • to admit that you have been defeated by somebody/something; change your opinion
    give in
  • what's left of an ancient building
    remains
  • take no notice of something
    neglect
  • _____of transport
    means
  • a place to sleep or stay for a while
    accommodation
  • to move a liquid or substance around, using a spoon or something similar, in order to mix it completely
    stir
  • in the middle of a place or in between two points, at an equal distance from each of them
    half-way between
  • information
    what you find out when you ask questions or read about a topic
  • say nice things to someone about them /their work, looks, etc.)
    compliment someone on