VOA慢速英语:America's 'Capitals of the World'

boast - n. a statement in which you express too much pride in yourself or in something you have, have done, or are connected to in some way

quirky - adj. unusual especially in an interesting or appealing way

rugged - adj. having a rough, uneven surface

off-the-beaten-path - idiomatic phrase. in or to a place that is not close to the places where people usually go

feud - n. a long and angry fight or quarrel between two people or two groups

trophy - n. an object (such as a large cup or sculpture) that is given as a prize for winning a competition

catfish - n. a type of fish that has a large head and long thin parts that look like a cat's whiskers around its mouth

luggage - n. the bags and suitcases that a person carries when traveling