to leave empty or unused, intending not to come back
They are abandoning the old building because it is very dangerous.
attitude
a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something
Exercising in the morning can change your attitude.
brief
lasting only a short time
A fearful idea now made my heart beat faster, and for a brief moment.
constitute
to be a part of a whole
A bowl of granola fruit and yogurt constitutes a healthy breakfast.
contrast
the state of being quite different from something else
The contrast between Western Europe and America is particularly sharp.
core
the central or most important part of something
The core of the problem is that he is very lazy and does not like to work hard.
culture
the shared history, set of beliefs, and way of life of a particular group of people
Ancient Mexican culture is renowned for its architecture.
despite
without being affected by; in spite of
He decided to buy the computer despite the high price.
evidently
clearly; obviously
Most ancient buildings are evidently sturdy if they are still standing in modern times.
intense
of extreme force, degree, or strength
They should be providing the most intense scrutiny on our behalf, so the public can see the other side of things.
interaction
action or influence between two or more people
Children need interaction with others their age to help them develop their social skills.
maintain
to cause to continue
He maintained his idea even though others disagreed.
minor
of lesser importance, seriousness, or significance
Sue survived the accident with minor injuries.
respond
to say something in reply
The teacher asked a question, but the student did not respond.
theory
an idea to account for a situation or justify an action
Some hypotheses become theories after they are tested many times.
via
by way of; through; by means of
We arrived in the city from the airport via the train.