vestiges
Pronunciation: [ˈvɛstɪdʒɪz]
Word
Context: "remnants"
(noun) small parts that are left over from something that used to be bigger or more important. Think of it like a tiny piece of a puzzle that helps us remember what the whole picture looked like.
Example
The archaeologists found vestiges of an ancient civilization buried in the ground.
Example
There are no vestiges of the old building left after it was completely destroyed.
Example
What vestiges of the past can you see in your town today?
Context: "decline"
(noun) the small signs or signs of something that is fading away or disappearing. This could be like the last signs of a once strong plant that is starting to die.
Example
The once thriving industry now shows vestiges of its former success.
Example
There are no vestiges left to show that this area was ever a busy marketplace.
Example
What vestiges of wildlife can you still find in the city?
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