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Key Cultural Landmarks Vocabulary - Palace of Versailles

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Key Cultural Landmarks Vocabulary
palace of versailles

a palace built in the 17th century for Louis XIV southwest of Paris near the city of Versailles

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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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palace
palace
[noun]

a large building that is the official home of a powerful or very important person such as a king, queen, pope, etc.

Ex: The royal palace gleamed in the sunlight, its marble facade adorned with intricate carvings and gilded accents. 
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France
France
[noun]

a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

Ex: France is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. 
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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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paris
paris
[noun]

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

Ex: Paris is the capital of France. 
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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 hunt
to hunt
[Verb]

to pursue wild animals in order to kill or catch them, for sport or food

Ex: In some cultures, people still hunt for their food using traditional methods. 
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huge
huge
[Adjective]

very large in size

Ex: The huge skyscraper dominated the city skyline. 
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beautiful
beautiful
[Adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: He painted a beautiful portrait of his sister. 
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century
century
[noun]

a period of one hundred years

Ex: Climate change is one of the most serious issues of this century. 
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powerful
powerful
[Adjective]

exercising authority, influence, or control in a way that significantly affects outcomes or decisions

Ex: The powerful leader's decisions shaped the future of the nation. 
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wealthy
wealthy
[Adjective]

having a large amount of money or valuable possessions

Ex: The wealthy businessman owned several luxury cars and houses. 
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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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activity
activity
[noun]

the actions or efforts done by a group or organization to reach a specific goal or purpose

Ex: Student council activity includes organizing school events and fundraisers. 
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lovely
lovely
[Adjective]

very beautiful or attractive

Ex: He had a lovely singing voice that captivated the audience. 
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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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mirror
mirror
[noun]

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

Ex: He adjusted his tie while gazing into the mirror above the dresser. 
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window
window
[noun]

a space in a wall or vehicle that is made of glass and we use to look outside or get some fresh air

Ex: The gentle breeze flowed through the open window, bringing the scent of blooming flowers. 
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water fountain

an ornamental or public structure that sprays water for drinking or decorative purposes

Ex: The children played around the water fountain in the town square. 
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town
town
[noun]

an area with human population that is smaller than a city and larger than a village

Ex: I live in a small town surrounded by beautiful countryside. 
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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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museum
museum
[noun]

a place where important cultural, artistic, historical, or scientific objects are kept and shown to the public

Ex: He marveled at the dinosaur skeletons in the natural history museum. 
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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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meeting
meeting
[noun]

an event in which people meet, either in person or online, to talk about something

Ex: I learned a lot from the training meeting last week. 
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for example
for example
[phrase]

used to provide a specific situation or instance that helps to clarify or explain a point being made

Ex: You can use various applications on your phone, for example, social media, email, and navigation. 
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treaty of versailles

the treaty imposed on Germany by the Allied powers in 1920 after the end of World War I which demanded exorbitant reparations from the Germans

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to sign
to sign
[Verb]

to write one's name or mark on a document to indicate acceptance, approval, or endorsement of its contents

Ex: The author regularly signs copies of her books at book signings. 
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World War I

the war that took place from the year 1914 to 1918 between the allies and the central powers

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artwork
artwork
[noun]

any creative piece such as paintings, sculptures, etc., that is created by an artist to convey a message or express an emotions

Ex: The gallery featured a diverse collection of artwork from local and international artists. 
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to host
to host
[Verb]

to be the organizer of an event such as a meeting, party, etc. to which people are invited

Ex: Companies often host conferences to bring industry professionals together for networking. 
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guest
guest
[noun]

someone who is invited to visit someone else's home or attend a social event

Ex: As a guest, it's important to respect the rules of your host. 
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private
private
[Adjective]

used by or belonging to only a particular individual, group, institution, etc.

Ex: She keeps her private thoughts and feelings to herself. 
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