urbanize
to make an area more like a city by adding buildings, roads, and other urban features
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Season 48, Episode 11Documentary
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temblor
a small earthquake or tremor
depopulate
to cause a place to lose a large part of its population
jowl
the fleshy lower part of a person's or animal's face, near the jaw
reoccupy
to take control of a place again after leaving it or losing it
triangulate
to find the position of something by using measurements from known points
skyward
toward the sky
resiliency
the ability to recover quickly after problems or hard times
informality
the quality of being informal and relaxed
blare
to make a loud, harsh sound, or to make something do that
travail
painful or difficult effort, especially over a long time
worrisome
causing worry or anxiety
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theatricals
plays or other dramatic performances, especially as a form of entertainment
humanistic
based on human values, needs, and feelings
egregious
very bad and shocking
amenity
a useful feature or service in a place, especially one that makes it more comfortable or convenient
absorber
a device or material that reduces sound, shock, or vibration
schist
a hard rock that splits into thin layers
allay
make a feeling such as fear, worry, or pain less strong
bayed
to make a long, loud cry, especially like a hound
roomy
having a lot of space inside
leavings
things that are left over after something is used, eaten, or finished
infallible
unable to make mistakes or be wrong
damper
something that reduces or spoils the enjoyment of a situation