Key Ancient Landmarks Vocabulary - Chichén Itzá

known by a lot of people

related or belonging to a period of history that is long gone

a country located in North America that is bordered by the United States to the north

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

at a time far in the past

at the present time

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

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

a solid with a polygonal base and triangular faces that meet at a single point

a series of flat surfaces used for going up or down

referring to a specific thing, person, or group, distinct from others

the season that comes after winter, when in most countries the trees and flowers begin to grow again

the season after summer and before winter when the leaves change color and fall from the trees

the season after summer and before winter when the leaves change color and fall from the trees

a dark shape on a surface made by a person or object blocking the light

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

a legless, long, and thin animal whose bite may be dangerous

(astronomy) a shining point found in large numbers in the night sky

an area where people can play basketball, tennis, etc.

a small, elastic ball made from rubber or similar materials that, when thrown or dropped, bounces back with high energy and is commonly used for play and games

to strike someone or something with force using one's hand or an object

from one side to the other side of something, typically through an opening or passage

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

a circular object or shape

having a lot of value

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

a container of water that people can swim in

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

worth a large amount of money

the act of killing an animal or person to appease or honor a deity

any supernatural being worshipped for controlling aspects of life or personifying a force

in every part of the world

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

to hold an opinion that something is the case

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

to look after or manage someone or something, ensuring their needs are met

to take steps to confirm if something is correct, safe, or properly arranged

*** continuing in existence or use