very tall
towering
blazing
burning fiercely / extremely hot
bustling streets
The bustling streets were filled with people shopping and chatting.
majestic
having or showing impressive beauty or size
ˈɡriːn(ə)ri
greenery
continuous bouncing (basketball)
dribbling
show up
arrive / be clearly visible
in contrast to
If one thing is in contrast to another, it is very different from it.
pick up something
obtain, acquire, or learn something (usually informally)
əˈrɪdʒɪneɪt
originated
newcomer to a place
new kid on the block
rim
edge
opposing sides
During the debate, the opposing sides presented their arguments with passion.
lingo
vocabulary of a particular subject or group
əˈtɛm(p)t
attempt
main idea or moral
take-home message
scenic
pleasing / beautiful (natural scenery)
a mark of
His effort to help people in need was a mark of his generous character.
abbreviation
a shortened form of a word or phrase
ˌvɛːrɪˈeɪʃn
variation
to remember / consider something as a reminder or warning
bear in mind
plausible
believable / reasonable / possible
a false impression
His quiet personality gives a false impression that he is unfriendly, but he is actually quite nice once you get to know him.
forecast
predict or guess (a future event or trend)
kənˈsɛkjʊtɪv
consecutive