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a state which describe a place full of busy activity
busy, full of people and noise
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bustling
adjective
This used to be a bustling town but a lot of people have moved away over recent years.
very good, beautiful, or deserving to be admired
brilliant, glorious, splendid
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magnificent
stunning, breathtaking
a magnificent view a magnificent piece of writing They live in a magnificent Tudor house.
that kind of places are beautiful because it has not been changed or damaged by people
adjective
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unspoiled (unspoilt)
adjective
an island with clean, unspoiled beaches
calm and peaceful and without noise, violence, worry, etc.
calm, quiet, peaceful
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tranquil
adjective
She stared at the tranquil surface of the water. The hotel is in a tranquil rural setting. A spasm of pain crossed his normally tranquil features.
weak or in bad condition
shabby, dilapidated, in a bad state
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run-down
adjective
an old run-down factory She was run-down, thin, with no appetite.
(especially of a place) attractive in appearance, especially in an old-fashioned way
beautiful, lovely, pretty, attractive, pleasant
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picturesque
adjective
It was a pretty town with a picturesque harbour and well-preserved buildings. The town itself is not especially picturesque.
empty, uninhabited
adjective
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deserted
adjective
If a place is deserted, there are no people in it: a deserted building/street The coastal resorts are deserted in winter.
a place for storing liquid, especially a natural or artificial lake providing water for a city or other area
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reservoir
A reservoir is also a large supply of something that could be used if needed
a different route that is used because a road is closed
noun
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detour
a different or less direct route to a place that is used to avoid a problem or to visit somewhere or do something on the way
You'd be wise to make a detour to avoid the roadworks
to take something quickly and keep or hold it
verb
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seize
I seized his arm and made him turn to look at me. He seized the chance/opportunity of a free flight with both hands
having or showing desire or interest
[adjective]
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eager
noun: eagerness
Sam was eager to get home and play with his new toy. Everyone crowded round, eager and excited.
to represent a quality or an idea exactly; represent
verb
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embody
She embodied good sportsmanship on the playing field
done or said without earlier planning or preparation
adjective
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impromptu
an impromptu speech
Congested roads and towns have too much traffic and movement is made difficult.
noun
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congestion
noun
The (traffic) congestion in the city gets worse during the summer.
the fact of preferring a particular subject or thing
the action of supporting or opposing a particular person or thing in an unfair way, because of allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment
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bias
The senator has accused the media of bias. Reporters must be impartial and not show political bias. There was clear evidence of a strong bias against her.

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