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Key Ancient Landmarks Vocabulary - Pompeii

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Key Ancient Landmarks Vocabulary
pompeii
pompeii
[noun]

ancient city to the southeast of Naples that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Vesuvius

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ancient
ancient
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She studied ancient civilizations like the Egyptians and Greeks in her history class. 
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Italy
Italy
[noun]

a country in southern Europe, with a long Mediterranean coastline

Ex: I traveled to Italy last year to explore its rich history and beautiful cities. 
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to cover
to cover
[Verb]

to put something over something else in a way that hides or protects it

Ex: She used a blanket to cover the delicate furniture during the move. 
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ash
ash
[noun]

a grey powder that is produced as a result of a substance getting burned

Ex: The campfire left a pile of ash on the ground. 
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mountain
mountain
[noun]

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

Ex: I took a photo of the mountain peak, capturing its majestic beauty. 
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mount vesuvius

a volcano in southwestern Italy on the Mediterranean coast; a Plinian eruption in 79 AD buried Pompeii and killed Pliny the Elder; last erupted in 1944

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to erupt
to erupt
[Verb]

(of a volcano) to explode and send smoke, lava, rocks, etc. into the sky

Ex: The volcano erupted suddenly, spewing ash and lava into the air. 
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eruption
eruption
[noun]

the sudden outburst of lava and steam from a volcanic mountain

Ex: The volcanic eruption sent ash and lava flowing down the mountainside. 
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to forget
to forget
[Verb]

to stop thinking about or recalling something

Ex: She decided to forget the painful memories and move on with her life. 
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volcano
volcano
[noun]

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

Ex: The volcano erupted, sending ash into the sky. 
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to visit
to visit
[Verb]

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

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

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

Ex: He worked in a modern office building with large windows. 
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street
street
[noun]

a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

Ex: He parked his car on the street and walked to the nearby café. 
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painting
painting
[noun]

a picture created by paint

Ex: Her bedroom wall features a painting of her favorite cityscape. 
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over
over
[preposition]

used to express exceeding a particular amount, level, or limit

Ex: The rainfall was over 20 inches during the storm. 
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close
close
[Adjective]

near in distance

Ex: The close proximity of the two houses made them ideal for neighbors. 
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naples
naples
[noun]

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

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tourist
tourist
[noun]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

Ex: As a tourist in Paris, she made sure to visit the Louvre Museum. 
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interesting
interesting
[Adjective]

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

Ex: I read an interesting article about space exploration in the newspaper. 
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remains
remains
[noun]

the parts of the objects and structures from ancient times that have survived destruction and been discovered

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building
building
[noun]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

Ex: He worked in a modern office building with large windows. 
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sign
sign
[noun]

a text or symbol that is displayed in public to give instructions, warnings, or information

Ex: The sign at the entrance warns visitors to keep off the grass. 
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bakery
bakery
[noun]

a place where bread and cakes are made and often sold

Ex: She stopped by the bakery to buy fresh croissants. 
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to look
to look
[Verb]

to have a particular appearance or give a particular impression

Ex: What does your new car look like? 
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to get away

to escape from someone or somewhere

Ex: The thief tried to get away, but the police quickly caught him. 
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over time
over time
[Adverb]

as time passes or progresses

Ex: Skills improve over time with regular practice. 
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to turn
to turn
[Verb]

to change or transform from one state or condition to another

Ex: The meeting turned chaotic when opposing viewpoints clashed. 
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hard
hard
[Adjective]

very difficult to cut, bend, or break

Ex: She prefers hard cheese like cheddar over soft cheese. 
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shape
shape
[noun]

the physical form or structure of a human body

Ex: She exercises regularly to maintain a healthy shape. 
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scientist
scientist
[noun]

someone whose job or education is about science

Ex: As a scientist, he spends a lot of time in the lab. 
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plaster
plaster
[noun]

a material with a soft texture that is a combination of sand, water, and lime which is used to cover walls and ceilings to smooth their surface

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model
model
[noun]

a representation or replica of something, often created on a smaller scale, to show its design or function

Ex: The architect presented a scale model of the new building to the clients. 
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to die
to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: Unfortunately, her pet fish died after being in poor health for a week. 
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to teach
to teach
[Verb]

to assist or enable someone to acquire some knowledge, skills, or abilities

Ex: The swim instructor teaches children how to swim. 
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to remind
to remind
[Verb]

to bring a memory back to a person's mind

Ex: A photograph can often remind individuals of cherished moments. 
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strong
strong
[Adjective]

(of wind, tide, or waves) having great power or force

Ex: The strong wind knocked over several trees. 
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fast food
fast food
[noun]

food that is quickly prepared and served, such as hamburgers, pizzas, etc.

Ex: Fast food is convenient, but it's not the healthiest choice. 
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drink
drink
[noun]

any liquid that we can drink

Ex: She poured herself a refreshing drink after a long day. 
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quickly
quickly
[Adverb]

with little or no delay

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