VOA慢速英语:Twelve Mispronounced U.S. Place Names

hodgepodge – n. a mixture of different things

outdoorsy – adj. enjoying outdoor activities 

scenic – adj. having, providing, or relating to a pleasing or beautiful view of nature

sequoia – n. a very tall evergreen tree that grows in California 

foothill – n. a hill next to a higher mountain or group of mountains

destination – n. a place to which a person is going or something is being sent

trail – n. a beaten path through rough country such as a forest or mountain range

street cred – n. the acceptance and respect of people who live in a city neighborhood

vibrant – adj. having or showing great life, activity, and energy 

bustling – adj. to have a lot of busy activity

hub – n. a center of activity

diverse – adj. made up of people or things that are different from each other