Urban Decay And Revitalization Vocabulary

adjective an adjective that describes something as being worn out, broken down, or in a state of disrepair

• The decrepit building was in need of major renovations.
• That decrepit old house is falling apart.
• I can't believe how decrepit that car is, it's a total junker.
• His decrepit state of mind was evident in his lack of enthusiasm for anything.

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action or a state of being. In this case, 'abandons' is a verb that indicates the action of leaving someone or something behind.

• The company abandons its old manufacturing plant to move to a more modern facility.
• He always abandons his plans at the last minute.
• She abandons her diet every weekend and indulges in junk food.
• When faced with challenges, she never abandons hope and keeps pushing forward.