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/kənˈdʒes.tʃən/
noun
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Traffic jam or overcrowded condition in roads or areas where there is excessive presence of vehicles or people.
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Urban congestion leads to longer travel times.
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Traffic jam, Overcrowding, Blockage
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Free Flow, Unclogging, Open Space
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/kəˈmjuː.tɪŋ/
noun/verb
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Regular travel to and from workplace, daily journey for work.
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He spends two hours commuting to work every day.
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Travel, Transit, Daily Journey
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Settling, Staying, Inactivity
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/dɪsˈrʌp.ʃən/
noun
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Barrier or interruption, sudden disturbance in any process or service.
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The road construction caused major disruption in traffic flow.
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Disturbance, Interruption, Disorder
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Stability, Continuity, Smoothness
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/ˈɡrɪd.lɒk/
noun
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Complete traffic jam or standstill condition where vehicles cannot move.
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A major accident led to gridlock in the city center.
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Traffic Jam, Standstill, Blockage
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Free Flow, Movement, Clearance
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/vəˈlɒs.ɪ.ti/
noun
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Speed or acceleration, the rate of movement of any object or vehicle.
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High velocity trains reduce travel time significantly.
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Speed, Acceleration, Pace
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Slowness, Stagnation, Immobility
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/ˈbɒt.əl.nek/
noun
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Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
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The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
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Obstruction, Chokepoint, Traffic Jam
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Free Flow, Expansion, Ease
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/ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun
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City growth or urban expansion, the process of rural areas transforming into cities and urban development.
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Rapid urbanization has led to increased demand for housing.
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City Growth, Urban Expansion, Metropolization
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Ruralization, Deurbanization, Countrification
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/ˌsætʃ.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
noun
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Fullness or complete state, creating excessive pressure in any place or system.
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The city's roads have reached saturation due to high vehicle numbers.
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Overload, Full Capacity, Excess
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Deficiency, Scarcity, Insufficiency
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/ˌoʊ.vɚˈkraʊ.dɪŋ/
noun
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Excessive crowd or packed condition, having more people or vehicles in a place than the approved capacity.
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The subway system suffers from severe overcrowding during peak hours.
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Overpopulation, Congestion, Cramming
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Spaciousness, Emptiness, Vacancy
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/ˈɪn.frəˌstrʌk.tʃər/
noun
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Foundation or basic facilities, basic construction and transportation system of a country or institution.
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A strong infrastructure is essential for economic growth.
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Framework, Foundation, Facilities
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Disorganization, Instability, Ruin
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/ləˈdʒɪs.tɪks/
noun
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Supply chain management or operation, managing the flow of goods, services or information efficiently.
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The company improved its logistics to speed up deliveries.
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Supply Chain, Coordination, Distribution
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Disorganization, Mismanagement, Inefficiency
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/ˌmɪt.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
noun
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Reduction or alleviation, measures to reduce harmful effects.
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Disaster mitigation plans can save lives during emergencies.
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Reduction, Alleviation, Moderation
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Aggravation, Intensification, Exacerbation
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/əˈliː.vi.eɪt/
verb
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To relieve or reduce, to decrease the intensity of any problem or pain.
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Public transport can alleviate traffic congestion.
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Aggravate, Intensify, Worsen
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/ˈtræn.zɪt/
noun
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Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.
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The city is investing in a new transit system.
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Transportation, Passage, Travel
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Immobility, Stagnation, Inactivity
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/pɪˌdɛs.tri.ə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
noun
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Making areas pedestrian-friendly, closing any area to vehicle traffic and making it open only for pedestrians.
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The pedestrianization of city centers reduces pollution.
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Walkability, Car-free Zones, Urban Planning
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Motorization, Traffic Access, Congestion
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/əkˌsɛs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
noun
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Accessibility or availability, easy availability of any place or service.
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Improved accessibility helps people with disabilities.
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Availability, Reachability, Inclusivity
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Inaccessibility, Restriction, Exclusion
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/ɪɡˈzɔː.bɪ.tənt/
adjective
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Excessively expensive or unreasonably high-priced compared to normal.
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The exorbitant cost of housing is a major concern.
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Overpriced, Excessive, Unreasonable
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Affordable, Reasonable, Moderate
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/səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
noun
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Long-term durability or balance, the ability to maintain long-term environmental or economic balance.
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Sustainability is key to preserving natural ecosystems.
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Longevity, Eco-friendliness, Stability
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Unsustainability, Instability, Exhaustion
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