133. Why Is Indonesia Changing Capital City? (English Vocabulary Lesson)
Thinking in English
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Indonesia will soon move its capital city to a new location! Why has Indonesia had to make this decision? And why did they choose this location? Is Indonesia the first country to change capitals? Let's answer these questions on today's episode of Thinking in English!!
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Vocabulary List
Bucket list (n) - a list of the things that a person would like to do or achieve before they die
Visiting the Great Wall of China is on my bucket list
Unsuitable (adj) - not acceptable, suitable, or right
The TV show was considered unsuitable for children
To submerge (v) - to go below or make something go below the surface of water
The athlete submerges himself in an ice bath every day
Warped (adj) - bent because of damage by heat or water
Have you noticed how warped the floor is?
To pump (v) - to force liquid or gas to move somewhere
The new wine is pumped into storage tanks
Extraction (n) - the process of removing something
The extraction of resources has damaged the environment
Archipelago (n) - a group of small islands or an area of sea in which there are many small islands
Hawaii is an archipelago
Dependent (adj) - needing the support of something or someone in order to continue existing or operating
He has become dependent on alcohol
Administrative (adj) - relating to the work of managing or organising a business or activity
The administrative costs are increasing every year
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