Location

a situation in which a place is crowded with people or vehicles, so that it is difficult to move around

See the partially completed example below.

One of the city problems is traffic congestion. The project aims to reduce traffic congestion.

A shortage of suitable housing

he definition of a layout is an arrangement, plan or design. An example of a layout is a drawing of how a house will be built.

aircraft: start flying or become successful

When the first city of trade took off.

When the first city of trade took off.

Our distant ancestors led pretty simple lives.

All humans were hunter- gatherers

The police have been gathering evidence against him.

The definition of a gathering is a meeting. An example of a gathering is a small family Christmas party. The definition of assemble is to come together in a given place.

irrigated fiels

crop yields had risen.

Towns flourished. His new business is flourishing.

to deliberately not give something to someone. She has deliberately ignored my note! He hadn't done it deliberately.

the city's power went to a steep decline.

Ensue is defined as to happen directly after or as a result of something. Applause ensues after a good performance.

An example of sue is filing a claim against a cafe

Cities and towns began to spring up across Europe and Asia.

weak leader, weak ruler. ruler = someone who controls a country

In the medieval times cities grew to exploit trade routes.

In the medieval times cities grew to exploit trade routes.

someone who will receive money, property, or a title when another person dies

The gateway between the eastern Mediterranean on one side and Europe on other.

Proximity is being close to or near. An example of proximity is standing next to someone. It is proximity to the sea.

I'm sure there's treasure lying on the bottom of this lake.

the yellowish-white bone that an elephant’s tusks are made of

An example of lure is a worm used to catch a fish. An example of lure is a high paying job that attracts a person.

So why did they take on such a ludicrously ambitious campaign?

Thousand of slave labourers died during its construction.

treatise = a serious book or piece of writing about a particular subject

deserting = leaving. Desert is defined as to leave or abandon someone or something.

flocking back = migration back

ludicrously = ridiculously. It is ludicrous to suggest that she was a government agent. An example of ludicrous is the claim that President Obama was born outside of the United States.

ferry or ferryboat a boat that makes short regular journeys between two or more places

an area of water near the land where it is safe for boats to stay. A port is a harbour where passengers and goods can be taken on and off

with a lot of trees, plants, or leaves growing close together.

stock = an amount of something that you keep so that you can use it when you need it

to leave someone in a situation where they have no help or support.

Desert is defined as to leave or abandon someone or something. An example of desert is a man leaving his pregnant girlfriend.

When Jack abandoned his family, the police went looking for him. She had to abandon her idea of going to college because she was too poor.

to leave someone when you should stay with them and look after them His mother abandoned him when he was five days old.

forsake= to leave someone, or to stop helping or looking after them, when they still need you Forsaken by her friends, she sank deeper into depression.

Abandoned in a difficult position without help.

An example of migrate is birds flying south for the winter.

to appear or to be produced suddenly and quickly New Internet companies were springing up every day. To come rapidly into existence.

ludicrously = so absurd, ridiculous

a foolish mistake. It would be foolish to change your mind now.

had one main industry, weaving in the Middle ages.

had one main industry, weaving in the Middle ages.

The City lost its power and influence rapidly when it suffered food shortages.

something that makes it comfortable or enjoyable to live or work somewhere Amenities include a gym, a pool, and a jacuzzi.

Several bathroom amenities

a substantial number/amount/proportion: A substantial number of members have called to complain.