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Key Ancient Landmarks Vocabulary
impressive
impressive
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

indrukwekkend, opmerkelijk

indrukwekkend, opmerkelijk

Ex: The impressive architecture of the cathedral left visitors in awe of its grandeur and craftsmanship. 
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to visit
to visit
[werkwoord]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

bezoeken, op bezoek gaan

bezoeken, op bezoek gaan

Ex: During their vacation, they planned to visit famous landmarks and historical sites in the city. 
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hard
hard
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

moeilijk, zwaar

moeilijk, zwaar

Ex: Learning to play the piano at a professional level is hard and requires years of practice. 
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climb
climb
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the act or process of ascending or scaling a height, slope, or object, often requiring physical effort

klim,  beklimming

klim, beklimming

Ex: The climb to the top of the mountain took several hours, but the view was worth it. 
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worth
worth
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

important or good enough to be treated or viewed in a particular way

waardevol, waardig

waardevol, waardig

Ex: The rare book collection is considered worth preserving for future generations. 
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forest
forest
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

bos

bos

Ex: I love the fresh scent of pine trees in the forest. 
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mountain
mountain
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

berg, top

berg, top

Ex: I took a photo of the mountain peak, capturing its majestic beauty. 
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UNESCO
UNESCO
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an agency of the United Nations that promotes education and communication and the arts

een agentschap van de Verenigde Naties dat onderwijs,  communicatie en de kunsten bevordert

een agentschap van de Verenigde Naties dat onderwijs, communicatie en de kunsten bevordert

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protected
protected
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

keeping something safe from harm, loss, or danger

beschermd, beveiligd

beschermd, beveiligd

Ex: The encrypted files are protected from unauthorized access, ensuring the security of sensitive information. 
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culture
culture
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

cultuur

cultuur

Ex: In Japanese culture, it's customary to bow when greeting someone. 
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Buddhist
Buddhist
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

related to the religion, culture, or people of Buddhism

boeddhistisch, gerelateerd aan het boeddhisme

boeddhistisch, gerelateerd aan het boeddhisme

Ex: Meditation is a common practice among Buddhist monks. 
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monk
monk
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a member of a male religious group that lives in a monastery

monnik, kloosterling

monnik, kloosterling

Ex: The monk spent his days in prayer and contemplation within the monastery walls. 
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to abandon
to abandon
[werkwoord]

to leave a place, especially because it is difficult or dangerous to stay

verlaten, opgeven

verlaten, opgeven

Ex: As the hurricane approached, residents were advised to abandon their homes and seek shelter inland. 
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to meditate
to meditate
[werkwoord]

to focus on one's thoughts for spiritual purposes or to calm one's mind

mediteren, overpeinzen

mediteren, overpeinzen

Ex: Individuals meditate to achieve a sense of inner peace and calmness. 
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rock
rock
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

rots, steen

rots, steen

Ex: She collected interesting rocks during her trip to the beach. 
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fortress
fortress
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a structure or town that has been designed for military defense against enemy attacks

vesting, citadel

vesting, citadel

Ex: The ancient fortress stood atop the hill, overlooking the surrounding countryside. 
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king
king
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the male ruler of a territorial unit that has a royal family

koning, vorst

koning, vorst

Ex: The king ruled over the kingdom with wisdom and compassion. 
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to build
to build
[werkwoord]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

bouwen, oprichten

bouwen, oprichten

Ex: The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown. 
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century
century
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a period of one hundred years

eeuw, honderd jaar

eeuw, honderd jaar

Ex: Climate change is one of the most serious issues of this century. 
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famous
famous
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

known by a lot of people

beroemd, bekend

beroemd, bekend

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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palace
palace
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

paleis, kasteel

paleis, kasteel

Ex: The royal palace gleamed in the sunlight, its marble facade adorned with intricate carvings and gilded accents. 
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today
today
[bijwoord]

at the present time

vandaag, momenteel

vandaag, momenteel

Ex: Thousands of students across the country today are protesting for better educational resources. 
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ruin
ruin
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed

ruïnes, puinhopen

ruïnes, puinhopen

Ex: They explored the ruins of an old castle during their trip. 
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garden
garden
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

tuin, park

tuin, park

Ex: He often invites friends over for outdoor gatherings in his garden. 
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pond
pond
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an area containing still water that is comparatively smaller than a lake, particularly one that is made artificially

vijver, kom

vijver, kom

Ex: The tranquil pond reflected the colors of the surrounding trees and sky, creating a picturesque scene. 
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fountain
fountain
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a structure, often placed in a pool or lake, that pumps a long, narrow stream of water up into the air for decorative purposes

fontein

fontein

Ex: The fountain in the park was surrounded by colorful flowers. 
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beautiful
beautiful
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

mooi, prachtig

mooi, prachtig

Ex: He painted a beautiful portrait of his sister. 
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painting
painting
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a picture created by paint

schilderij,  schildering

schilderij, schildering

Ex: Her bedroom wall features a painting of her favorite cityscape. 
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detailed
detailed
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

including many specific elements or pieces of information

gedetailleerd, uitgebreid

gedetailleerd, uitgebreid

Ex: The report provided a detailed analysis of the company's financial performance. 
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gate
gate
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place

poort, hek

poort, hek

Ex: She waited for him outside the school gate. 
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to look like
to look like
[werkwoord]

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

lijken op, eruit zien als

lijken op, eruit zien als

Ex: The puppy looks like a miniature version of its mother. 
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lion
lion
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a powerful and large animal that is from the cat family and mostly found in Africa, with the male having a large mane

leeuw, grote kat

leeuw, grote kat

Ex: I saw a lion hunting for prey in the tall grass. 
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to climb
to climb
[werkwoord]

to move upward on something, often using feet and hands for support

klimmen, beklimmen

klimmen, beklimmen

Ex: They climbed the ropes during the outdoor adventure. 
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stair
stair
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a series of steps connecting two floors of a building, particularly built inside a building

trap, trede

trap, trede

Ex: He climbed the stair to reach the second floor. 
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to pass
to pass
[werkwoord]

to approach a specific place, object, or person and move past them

passeren, voorbijgaan

passeren, voorbijgaan

Ex: He gave me a smile as he passed. 
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paw
paw
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

an animal's foot that typically has a combination of nails, claws, fur, and pads

poot, klauw

poot, klauw

Ex: The kitten playfully batted at the toy mouse with her tiny paws. 
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