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ENG COMP: Vocab 5-3

Vocabulary List 5

TermDefinition
cosmopolitan possessing the polish or wisdom of wide experience, as might be gained from visiting many cities; not provincial; a person or thing possessing these characteristics
inurbane not certified, and thus unsophisticated, crude, or unpolished; uncouth
megalopolis an extremely large urban area including several cities
metropolitan including the entire area and population of a large central city plus surrounding areas or suburbs; a person who lives in such an area and exhibits manners and attitudes characteristic of a city dweller
politic shrewd, crafty, and wise, especially in looking after one's own interests -- as the citizen of a city is more clever than a bumpkin; to campaign, as for a political party
suburban characteristic of the outskirts of a big city or life in such an area
synonymous having the same or nearly the same meaning as something else, as another word; equivalent to
urbanite a person who lives in a city, especially in the center of the city
urbanity a mix of qualities suggesting polish, sophistication, and courteousness
urbanize to make like a city, or to assume ways of living typical of a city
Created by: CKirk7
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