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Key Cultural Landmarks Vocabulary - Taj Mahal

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Key Cultural Landmarks Vocabulary
taj mahal
taj mahal
[noun]

beautiful mausoleum at Agra built by the Mogul emperor Shah Jahan (completed in 1649) in memory of his favorite wife

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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: The famous singer performed to a sold-out crowd at the arena. 
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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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India
India
[noun]

a country in South Asia, the second most populous country

Ex: India is known for its vibrant festivals like Diwali. 
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wonderful
wonderful
[Adjective]

very great and pleasant

Ex: It's a wonderful day outside, with sunny skies and a gentle breeze. 
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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: The brand is recognized all over the world. 
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marble
marble
[noun]

a hard metamorphic rock that can be polished and is used especially in buildings and sculpture

Ex: The entrance hall has a floor made of white marble. 
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design
design
[noun]

a pattern of shapes and lines as a decoration

Ex: The wallpaper has a detailed floral design in soft colors. 
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king
king
[noun]

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

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

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

Ex: The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown. 
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to remember

to honor and think about someone who has died, especially as part of a ceremony or tradition

Ex: They lit candles to remember the victims of the earthquake. 
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wife
wife
[noun]

the lady you are officially married to

Ex: As a devoted wife, she takes care of the household chores and ensures a comfortable home for her family. 
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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 [give] birth

to deliver a baby or offspring as a mother through the process of childbirth

Ex: She gave birth to a healthy baby girl in the hospital. 
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to take
to take
[Verb]

to need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen

Ex: Learning a new language can take several months of consistent practice. 
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worker
worker
[noun]

someone who does manual work, particularly a heavy and exhausting one to earn money

Ex: The worker spent the entire day repairing the machinery. 
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dome
dome
[noun]

a building's roof that is rounded

Ex: The majestic cathedral was topped with a towering dome that gleamed in the sunlight. 
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tower
tower
[noun]

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. 
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minaret
minaret
[noun]

a thin and tall tower, often on top of a mosque, from which Muslim are summoned to prayers

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decoration

an object or feature added to something to make it more attractive or festive

Ex: Emma hung a silver decoration on the Christmas tree. 
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garden
garden
[noun]

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

Ex: He often invites friends over for outdoor gatherings in his garden. 
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path
path
[noun]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

Ex: Cyclists and walkers shared the path through the park. 
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flower
flower
[noun]

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

Ex: I decided to buy myself a bouquet of flowers to brighten up my home. 
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pool
pool
[noun]

a container of water that people can swim in

Ex: The community center has an indoor pool where families can enjoy swimming together regardless of the weather outside. 
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reflection

an image produced when light is reflected from a mirror, water, or another surface

Ex: Emma checked her reflection in the bathroom mirror. 
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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: The brand is recognized all over the world. 
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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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to change
to change
[Verb]

to not stay the same and as a result become different

Ex: Mary hasn't changed at all.  She's just as kind-hearted as she was before. 
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government

the group of politicians in control of a country or state

Ex: The government implemented new policies to improve the country's healthcare system and make it more accessible to all citizens. 
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to look after

to take care of someone or something and attend to their needs, well-being, or safety

Ex: The nurse looks after the sick patient by monitoring their condition and providing medication. 
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visitor
visitor
[noun]

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

Ex: The museum welcomed thousands of visitors during the holiday season. 
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air pollution

toxic and harmful substances in the air that can cause illnesses

Ex: The heavy air pollution made it difficult to breathe and caused itchy eyes for many residents. 
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couple
couple
[noun]

two people who are married or having a romantic relationship

Ex: A couple was looking at the menu outside the restaurant. 
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beauty
beauty
[noun]

the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye

Ex: The beauty of the sunset left everyone in awe. 
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