Vocabularies

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adjective
dəˈmes.tɪk

Existing or occurring inside a particular country; not foreign or international.

"Domestic investments stabilize the economy."

adjective
strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

"Strategic policies enhance competitiveness."

adjective
ˌtræns.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən.əl

Causing or able to cause an important and lasting change in someone or something.

"Transformational projects redefine progress."

verb
ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ

Becoming greater in size, amount, or degree; growing.

"The rate of urbanization is increasing rapidly in Bangladesh."

adjective
ʌnˈplænd

Not planned in advance; happening spontaneously or without organization.

"Unplanned urbanization causes severe problems."

verb
kriˈeɪt

To bring something into existence; to make or produce something new.

"Unmanaged growth can create complex challenges."

adjective
ʌnɪnˈhæbɪtəbəl

Not suitable or safe for people to live in.

"Rapid urbanization can make cities uninhabitable."

verb
ˈselɪbreɪt

To acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity.

"Bangladesh celebrates Urban Planning Day on November 8."

verb
ˈɪmplɪmentɪd

Put a decision or plan into effect; carried out or executed.

"The master plans were partially implemented."

adjective
ˈdɪfɪkəlt

Needing much effort or skill to accomplish, deal with, or understand; hard.

"Managing urban challenges has become increasingly difficult."

adjective
ˈkʌmftəbəl

Giving a feeling of physical ease and relaxation; free from hardship or unpleasant conditions.

"Urban planning aims to make cities more comfortable."

adjective
ænˈtɪsɪpeɪtɪd

Expected or predicted to happen; foreseen in advance.

"The anticipated growth exceeded the city's capacity."

verb
dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.

"Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions."

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structure

noun
ˈstrʌktʃə(r)

A building or other object constructed from several parts; the arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.

"The structure of the building was impressive."

noun
ˈbaʊndəri

A line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.

"The river marks the boundary."

noun
ˌfɔːtɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack.

"The fortifications protected the city."

noun
ˈremnənts

A small remaining quantity of something; a surviving trace.

"The remnants of the wall are still visible."

noun
ˈɑːkɪtektʃə(r)

The art or science of designing and constructing buildings.

"Ancient architecture is fascinating."

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territory

noun
ˈterɪtəri

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.

"The king expanded his territory."

noun
ˈbæriə(r)

A fence or other obstacle that prevents movement or access.

"The barrier prevented entry."

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defense

noun
dɪˈfens

The action of defending from or resisting attack.

"The defense strategy was effective."

noun
ˌmɒdɪfɪˈkeɪʃn

The action of making changes to something.

"The plan required modification."

noun
ɪkˈspænʃn

The action of becoming larger or more extensive.

"Expansion of the wall was essential."

noun
ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃn

The action or process of reconstructing or being reconstructed.

"The reconstruction project took years."