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Places & Locations — Lesson 8

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bikini

bɪˈkiːni

A two-piece swimsuit worn by women, consisting of a top and bottom that are — she wore a red bikini to the beach.

She wore a red bikini to the beach.

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borderline

ˈbɔːrdərlaɪn

A line that indicates a boundary — her test scores were borderline, just barely passing.

The river forms the borderline between the two countries.

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borough

ˈbʌroʊ

One of the administrative divisions of a large city — each borough in London has its own local council.

Each borough in London has its own local council.

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campus

ˈkæmpəs

A field on which the buildings of a university are situated — our campus is very large and beautiful.

The campus has many libraries and study spaces.

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commune

ˈkɑːmjuːn

The smallest administrative district of several European countries — they live in a rural commune where everyone shares the harvest.

They live in a rural commune where everyone shares the harvest.

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downtown

ˈdaʊntaʊn

The central area or commercial center of a town or city — I work downtown.

I work downtown.

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haunt

hɔːnt

A frequently visited place — the old mansion is said to be haunted by ghosts.

The old mansion is said to be haunted by ghosts.

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hemisphere

ˈhem.ə.sfɪr

Half of the terrestrial globe — europe is located in the eastern hemisphere.

The northern hemisphere experiences summer when the southern hemisphere has winter.

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meadow

ˈmedoʊ

A field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay — the cows were grazing in the meadow.

The children played in the meadow behind the house.

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airspace

ˈɛrspeɪs

The space in the atmosphere immediately above the earth — the drone was shot down after violating national airspace.

The country's airspace is strictly controlled by military authorities.

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alabama

ˌæləˈbæmə

A state in the southeastern United States, located on the Gulf of Mexico — birmingham is the largest city in Alabama.

Alabama is known for its rich history and southern hospitality.

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alaska

əˈlæskə

A state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union — alaska has extremely cold winters.

Alaska is the largest state in the United States.

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