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Key Ancient Landmarks Vocabulary - Moai

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Key Ancient Landmarks Vocabulary
stone
stone
[noun]

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

Ex: The quarry produces various types of stone for construction projects .
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statue
statue
[noun]

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

Ex: The ancient civilization erected towering statues of gods and goddesses to honor their deities and assert their power .
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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: His research findings had implications all over the globe.
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unusual
unusual
[Adjective]

differing from the norm or expectation

Ex: It was unusual to see the normally quiet cat acting so energetic .
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interesting
interesting
[Adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: The teacher made the lesson interesting by including interactive activities .
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sure
sure
[Adjective]

(of a person) feeling confident about something being correct or true

Ex: He felt sure that his team would win the championship this year .
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to honor
to honor
[Verb]

to show a lot of respect for someone or something

Ex: The school honored the retiring teacher with a heartfelt tribute for her years of dedicated service .
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important
important
[Adjective]

(of a person) having a high rank, status, or influence within a particular field, organization, or society

Ex: The important leaders gathered to discuss the global crisis .
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to die
to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: The soldier sacrificed his life , willing to die for the safety of his comrades .
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to represent

to show someone or something in a piece of art

Ex: The abstract painting represents the artist 's emotions with bold strokes and vibrant colors .
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coast
coast
[noun]

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

Ex: Yesterday the coast was full of people enjoying the summer sun .
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village
village
[noun]

a very small town located in the countryside

Ex: Despite its small size , the village boasted a charming marketplace with local artisans and vendors .
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to believe

to hold an opinion that something is the case

Ex: Our team believes innovation is crucial for success .
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to protect

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack .
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to bring
to bring
[Verb]

to provide or offer someone something

Ex: The new teacher brings a fresh perspective to the classroom .
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community
community
[noun]

a group of people who live in the same area

Ex: They moved to a new city and quickly became involved in their new community.
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big
big
[Adjective]

demanding a lot of time, effort, money, etc. to become successful

Ex: Organizing the international conference was a big job , involving many logistical challenges .
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task
task
[noun]

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

Ex: The manager delegated the task to her most trusted employee .
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volcanic
volcanic
[Adjective]

related to or formed by the activity of volcanoes

Ex: The volcanic landscape of the Hawaiian Islands features rugged terrain and active volcanoes .
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tuff
tuff
[noun]

hard volcanic rock composed of compacted volcanic ash

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tool
tool
[noun]

something such as a hammer, saw, etc. that is held in the hand and used for a specific job

Ex: A wrench is a handy tool for tightening or loosening bolts and nuts .
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to carve
to carve
[Verb]

to shape or create by cutting or sculpting, often using tools or a sharp instrument

Ex: The artisan carved delicate designs onto the surface of the pottery .
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island
island
[noun]

a piece of land surrounded by water

Ex: We witnessed sea turtles nesting on the shores of the island.
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to wear
to wear
[Verb]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

Ex: She wears a hat to protect herself from the sun during outdoor activities .
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coral
coral
[noun]

a hard, often pink or red substance produced by marine invertebrates, used in jewelry and ornaments

Ex: She wore a necklace made from polished Mediterranean coral.
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event
event
[noun]

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

Ex: The music festival is an event that attracts thousands of fans every summer to enjoy live performances .
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to travel
to travel
[Verb]

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

Ex: We decided to travel by plane to reach our destination faster.
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reason
reason
[noun]

something that explains an action or event

Ex: Understanding the reason for his behavior helped to resolve the conflict .
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serious
serious
[Adjective]

(of a person) quiet, thoughtful, and showing little emotion in one's manner or appearance

Ex: They seem serious, let 's ask if something is wrong .
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to knock down

to cause something or someone to fall to the ground

Ex: The heavy snowfall has knocked many power lines down, causing widespread outages.
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fight
fight
[noun]

a situation that involves violent action in physical form

Ex: Witnesses described the fight outside the club as chaotic and brutal .
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over the years

throughout a period of several years

Ex: The building has deteriorated over the years.
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visitor
visitor
[noun]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

Ex: As a tourist destination , the city attracts millions of visitors each year , eager to explore its attractions and culture .
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