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Key Cultural Landmarks Vocabulary - Capitol

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Key Cultural Landmarks Vocabulary
Senate
Senate
[noun]

the upper chamber of the United States Congress, responsible for lawmaking, oversight, and approval of appointments

Ex: The Senate confirmed the new Supreme Court justice. 
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president
president
[noun]

the leader of a country that has no king or queen

Ex: The president addressed the nation in a televised speech. 
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speech
speech
[noun]

a formal talk about a particular topic given to an audience

Ex: The politician delivered an inspiring speech at the campaign rally. 
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ceremony
ceremony
[noun]

a formal public or religious occasion where a set of traditional actions are performed

Ex: The graduation ceremony honored the achievements of the students. 
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talk
talk
[noun]

a lecture or speech given to an audience on a specific subject

Ex: The professor gave a talk on climate change. 
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to surround

to be around something on all sides

Ex: The city is surrounded by beautiful countryside. 
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pretty
pretty
[Adjective]

visually pleasing in a charming way

Ex: She looked pretty in her simple, elegant outfit. 
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grounds
grounds
[noun]

the land or area surrounding a building, often with gardens, paths, or open spaces, designed for use or decoration

Ex: The university grounds are open to the public for weekend walks. 
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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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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 city square was adorned with a majestic statue of a heroic figure from its history. 
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fountain
fountain
[noun]

a structure, often placed in a pool or lake, that pumps a long, narrow stream of water up into the air for decorative purposes

Ex: The fountain in the park was surrounded by colorful flowers. 
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capitol hill

a hill in Washington, D.C., where the Capitol Building sits and Congress meets

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busy
busy
[Adjective]

(of a place) full of activity or people

Ex: The market was busy with shoppers looking for fresh produce. 
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symbol
symbol
[noun]

something that represents an idea, quality, or concept beyond its literal meaning

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democracy
democracy
[noun]

a form of government where the power is vested in the hands of the people, either directly or through elected representatives

Ex: In a democracy, all citizens have the right to express their opinions freely and participate in decision-making processes. 
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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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cast iron
cast iron
[noun]

iron melted and poured into a mold, known for durability and heat retention, used in cookware and industry

Ex: Grandma's cast iron skillet was passed down through generations and still cooks like a charm. 
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to weigh
to weigh
[Verb]

to have a specific weight

Ex: The baby elephant weighs over 200 pounds. 
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about
about
[Adverb]

used with a number to show that it is not exact

Ex: There were about 20 people at the party. 
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metric ton

a unit of mass equal to 1,000 kilograms

Ex: The shipment contained 50 metric tons of wheat. 
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civil war
civil war
[noun]

a war that is between people who are in the same country

Ex: The American Civil War was fought between the Northern states (Union) and the Southern states (Confederacy) over issues of slavery and states' rights. 
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capitol
capitol
[noun]

a building in Washington DC where the Congress assembles

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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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washington d.c.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: English is the primary language spoken in the United States. 
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Congress
Congress
[noun]

the legislative body of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives

Ex: Congress passed a new healthcare bill. 
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to meet
to meet
[Verb]

to gather or assemble formally for a meeting or discussion

Ex: The team will meet tomorrow to discuss the project's progress. 
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law
law
[noun]

a country's rules that all of its citizens are required to obey

Ex: Breaking the law can result in serious consequences. 
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources. 
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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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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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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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office
office
[noun]

a designated room where an individual typically works, often at a desk, to carry out their professional tasks and responsibilities

Ex: He decorated his office with plants and personal photos to make it feel more comfortable. 
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member
member
[noun]

someone or something that is in a specific group, club, or organization

Ex: All members are invited to the annual general meeting. 
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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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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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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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to take
to take
[Verb]

to participate in a certain event

Ex: The project manager decided to take a training session to educate the team on the new software. 
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tour
tour
[noun]

a journey for pleasure, during which we visit several different places

Ex: He booked a tour to explore the best surf spots on the island. 
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hall
hall
[noun]

a passage that is inside a house or building with rooms on both side

Ex: His shoes were lined up neatly in the hall. 
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House of Representatives

the lower chamber of the U.S. Congress where elected officials make and vote on laws

Ex: Members of the House of Representatives debated the new education bill. 
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