Vocab
The historic house is known for its tall ceilings and intricate _.
wall moulding
The rooftop bar offers a _ view of the city skyline.
panoramic
The historic hotel features an indoor pool lined with blue _.
mosaic tiles
They decided to _ the heating system with new smart thermostats.
retrofit
What vegetable is known for its association with Popeye the Sailor?
Spinach
The mechanic repaired the old engine using _ components from a scrapped truck.
salvaged
Engineers test _ solutions to make electric vehicle batteries charge faster.
next-generation
They have suggested a _ of the old school into apartments.
conversion
tangible
What is the fictional city were 'The Simpsons' is set?
Springfield
The artist's latest sculpture is a striking _ of scrap metal, old electronics, and found wood.
bricolage
For his glasses he prefers vintage _ made of thick black plastic rather than thin metal ones.
chunky frames
We made an _ of the library's book collection.
inventory
The city decided to demolish the _ structures at the old factory site to make way for a modern public park.
outmoded
Which British TV series centered around a time-traveling alien celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2013?
Doctor Who
The golden crown was _ sparkling diamonds and heavy rubies.
encrusted with
Online streaming services like Netflix proved to be _ innovations that permanently transformed the home entertainment industry.
disruptive
Local groups work hard on _ so future generations can see historic sites.
heritage conservation
Critics argue that the city needs a total overhaul of its transportation system rather than just small, _.
incremental changes
1912
We must weigh all _ before deciding whether to proceed with the medical trial.
ethical considerations
Medical researchers attribute their _ to a better understanding of specialised biological molecules called enzymes.
recent breakthroughs
The team applied core _ like contrast and alignment to make the new mobile app easier for users to navigate.
design principles
Advanced virtual reality games often _ between the real world and digital spaces.
blur the boundaries
Which country contains the highest number of natural lakes in the world?
Canada