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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 view from the top of the mountain was absolutely impressive. 

Het uitzicht vanaf de top van de berg was absoluut indrukwekkend.

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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: They were excited to visit the theme park and experience the thrilling rides and attractions. 
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hard
hard
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

needing a lot of skill or effort to do

moeilijk, zwaar

moeilijk, zwaar

Ex: Completing a marathon is hard, but many people train hard to achieve this goal. 
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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 success is often challenging, but perseverance makes it possible. 
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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: This book is worth reading for anyone interested in history. 
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forest
forest
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

bos

bos

Ex: We went for a walk in the forest, surrounded by tall trees and chirping birds. 
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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: We hiked up the mountain and enjoyed the breathtaking view from the top. 
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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 security guard ensured that the museum exhibits were protected from theft or vandalism during the nighttime hours. 

De bewaker zorgde ervoor dat de museumtentoonstellingen 's nachts beschermd waren tegen diefstal of vandalisme.

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culture
culture
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

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

cultuur

cultuur

Ex: We experienced the local culture during our stay in Italy. 
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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: The teachings of the Buddha are central to Buddhist philosophy. 

De leer van de Boeddha staat centraal in de boeddhistische filosofie.

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monk
monk
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a man who belongs to a religious community and usually lives in a monastery

monnik,  kloosterling

monnik, kloosterling

Ex: The monks gathered in the chapel for evening prayers. 
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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: The toxic fumes forced workers to abandon the factory. 
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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: During yoga, participants frequently meditate to achieve mental and physical balance. 

Tijdens yoga mediteren deelnemers vaak om mentaal en fysiek evenwicht te bereiken.

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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: The seabirds nested on the rocks high above the water. 
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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 walls of the fortress were built thick and high to withstand sieges. 

Vesting

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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: Legends say that the king's sword was imbued with magical powers. 
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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 historical monument was built in the 18th century. 
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century
century
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a period of one hundred years

eeuw, honderd jaar

eeuw, honderd jaar

Ex: This ancient artifact dates back to the 7th century. 
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famous
famous
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

known by a lot of people

beroemd, bekend

beroemd, bekend

Ex: Tourists flock to the city to visit famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower. 

Toeristen stromen naar de stad om beroemde bezienswaardigheden zoals de Eiffeltoren te bezoeken.

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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 ancient palace of the emperor stood as a testament to the grandeur of past civilizations, its ruins offering glimpses into history. 
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today
today
[bijwoord]

at the present time

vandaag, momenteel

vandaag, momenteel

Ex: Numerous children in underprivileged communities today do not have access to quality education. 
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ruin
ruin
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

the remains of a building, town, or other structure that has been destroyed or fallen into decay

Ex: Only a few stone walls remain among the ruins. 
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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: She uses organic gardening methods in her garden, avoiding harmful chemicals. 
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pond
pond
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a small area of still water, smaller than a lake and often artificially made

vijver,  plas

vijver, plas

Ex: They built a small pond in the garden. 
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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 sprayed water high into the air, cooling the area. 

De fontein spoot water hoog de lucht in, waardoor het gebied afkoelde.

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beautiful
beautiful
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

mooi, prachtig

mooi, prachtig

Ex: She wore a beautiful dress to the party. 
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painting
painting
[zelfstandig naamwoord]

a picture created by paint

schilderij,  schildering

schilderij, schildering

Ex: This painting captures the beauty of the night sky filled with stars. 
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detailed
detailed
[bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

including many specific elements or pieces of information

gedetailleerd, uitgebreid

gedetailleerd, uitgebreid

Ex: Her instructions for assembling the furniture were very detailed, with step-by-step illustrations. 

Haar instructies voor het monteren van het meubilair waren zeer gedetailleerd, met stapsgewijze illustraties.

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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: You need to unlock the gate to access the backyard. 
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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: She has looked like her grandmother since she was a child. 

Ze lijkt op haar grootmoeder sinds ze een kind was.

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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: The lion's sharp teeth and claws are used for hunting. 
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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: He climbed the ladder quickly to fix the lights. 
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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: She sat on the bottom stair to tie her shoelaces. 

Ze ging op de onderste tree zitten om haar veters te strikken.

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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: She passed me in the street without even saying hello. 
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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: With gentle strokes, the veterinarian examined the cat's paw for any signs of injury or infection. 

Met zachte bewegingen onderzocht de dierenarts de poot van de kat op tekenen van letsel of infectie.

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