1. crossroads (n.)--where two roads meet.
2. rural (n.)--in the country, with farms, small towns, and not many people.
4. be hard put (v.)--be in a difficult spot.
5.transportation (n.)--way to get from one place to another.
1. scarce (adj.)--not many, hard to find.
2. custom fit/custom made (adj.)--made by hand, especially for someone.
3. Taj Mahal (n.)--a palace in India famous for its beauty.
1. providential (adj.)--lucky.
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