noun: a number of similar things grouped togetherverb: to gather or come together in a group
peninsula
noun: a piece of land that is surrounded by water on three sides.Pilio is situated on a mountainous ...............................
kick back
phrasal verbto relax, to take it easy
network
nouna chain of communication that connects places
live up to
phrasal verbto be as good as someone hopes or expects.
fortified
adj.strengthen (a place) with defensive works so as to protect it against attack.
gush
verbto flow out very quickly and in large amounts
limelight
nouna focus of public attention
vibrant
adj.:full of energy and enthusiasmThere are so many things to do here. It's so .....................
maritime
adj.relating to the sea
reminiscent
adj.:making you remember a particular person, event, or thingMani is .......................................... of Tuscany.
cascade
verb and nouna large amount of something that hangs down
heyday
nounthe period of greatest power, vigor, success, or influence; the prime years
glut
noun a supply of something that is much greater than can be sold or is needed or wanted:
restorative
adjectivehaving the ability to restore health, strength, or a feeling of well-being
megalithic
adj.a large stone used in some prehistoric architecture
renowned
adjwell-known, famous, celebrated
dedicate
verbto set aside for a certain purpose; to devote to a serious purpose; to name, address, or set aside as an honor
sourced
verbto get something from a particular place
anticipate
verbto imagine or expect that something will happen
imposing
adj.:large and impressive in appearance; appearing importantWow, look at those mansions; they're very grand and .........................................
embodiment
nouna visible form of an idea, quality, or feeling
hearty
adj.warm and friendly; healthy, lively, and strong; large and satisfying to the appetite
well-maintained
adjectivekept in good condition
to name a few
giving only these as examples, even though many more could be added
surge
verbrush suddenly/increase suddenly
steeped in
phrasal verbhaving a lot of a particular quality or thing
designated area
nouna place for a particular purpose e.g. smoking
nourishing
adjectivepromoting health and growth
swing by
phrasal verb: to briefly go somewhere, esp. on your way to another placeIf you have time, ................................. on your way to work.
overlooked
adj.didn't see; not noticed; looked past
varietal
nounwines made from a single grape variety.
font of knowledge
someone who knows all the answers
rewarding
adj.giving you a good feeling that you have done something valuable, important, etc.
jut out
phrasal verbto stick out
check out
phrasal verbto investigate, take a look at
crystalline
adj.clear and bright like crystal
soulful
adjectivefull of or expressing feeling or emotion
cobbled
adj.made of rounded stones used on the surface of an old-fashioned road
font
nouna large container in a church, usually made of stone, that holds the water used for baptisms
make for
phrasal verb: to result inThe nearby islets of Kounoupes and Koutsomitis also .................................... a lovely day trip
idyll
nounan extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque episode or scene, typically an idealized or unsustainable one.
alley
nouna narrow street behind or between buildings
archipelago
nouna group of islands
ponder
verb to consider carefully, reflect on
big on
phrasal verbto like very much
remains
nounwhat is left
within striking distance (of sb/sth)
to be very close to something:
a stone's throw from
not far away from; close to
off the beaten track
away from populated areas or areas popular with tourists
take
nounsomeone's attitude, opinion, or way of doing something
dot the landscape
to be spread all over the areaMedieval fortresses and tower villages .............. .............. dramatic .................................
art deco
nounart style of the 1920s and 1930s based on modern materials and repetitive geometric patterns.
neo-classical
adjectivestyle of art in late 18th and early 19th centuries, characterized by simple, symmetrical forms of ancient Greek and Roman art.
distinctive
adj.clearly different from others of the same kind
obscure
verbdifficult to understand; partially hidden
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