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Key Cultural Landmarks Vocabulary - Mount Rushmore

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Key Cultural Landmarks Vocabulary
mount rushmore

a mountain in the Black Hills of South Dakota; the likenesses of Washington and Jefferson and Lincoln and Roosevelt are carved on it

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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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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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South Dakota

a state in north central United States

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memorial
memorial
[noun]

a physical structure, such as a monument or statue, that is built to commemorate a person, event, or period of time

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face
face
[noun]

a person's facial appearance, often used to refer to or identify an individual

Ex: She was a familiar face at the local coffee shop. 
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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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to carve
to carve
[Verb]

to shape or create by cutting or sculpting, often using tools or a sharp instrument

Ex: He carved intricate patterns into the stone to create a decorative monument. 
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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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idea
idea
[noun]

a suggestion or thought about something that we could do

Ex: Sarah proposed a brilliant idea for the upcoming fundraiser 
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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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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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to finish
to finish
[Verb]

to make something end

Ex: He finished painting the walls and admired his work. 
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artist
artist
[noun]

someone who creates drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. either as their job or hobby

Ex: As an artist, he spends a lot of time in his studio. 
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to lead
to lead
[Verb]

to be the leader or in charge of something

Ex: The tour group was led by a knowledgeable guide. 
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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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to choose
to choose
[Verb]

to decide what we want to have or what is best for us from a group of options

Ex: When you go shopping, remember to choose quality over quantity. 
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important
important
[Adjective]

(of a person) having a high rank, status, or influence within a particular field, organization, or society

Ex: The event was attended by several important diplomats from around the world. 
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American
American
[Adjective]

relating to the United States or its people

Ex: American football is a popular sport in the United States. 
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declaration of independence

the document recording the proclamation of the second Continental Congress (4 July 1776) asserting the independence of the Colonies from Great Britain

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to grow
to grow
[Verb]

to become greater in size, amount, number, or quality

Ex: The company's profits continue to grow steadily. 
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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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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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dynamite
dynamite
[noun]

an explosive that is very powerful

Ex: Dynamite is an explosive material consisting of nitroglycerin absorbed in an inert substance, typically sawdust or clay. 
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drill
drill
[noun]

a handheld tool that uses rotational force to create holes or drive screws in various materials

Ex: The carpenter used a cordless drill to assemble the wooden shelves. 
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dangerous
dangerous
[Adjective]

capable of destroying or causing harm to a person or thing

Ex: Crossing the road without looking is dangerous. 
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careful
careful
[Adjective]

giving attention or thought to what we are doing to avoid doing something wrong, hurting ourselves, or damaging something

Ex: Be careful when crossing the street. 
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right
right
[Adverb]

in the correct or suitable manner

Ex: Please follow the instructions and set up the equipment right. 
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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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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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monument
monument
[noun]

a place or building that is historically important

Ex: The Eiffel Tower is a famous monument in Paris, attracting millions of tourists each year. 
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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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detailed
detailed
[Adjective]

including many specific elements or pieces of information

Ex: The report provided a detailed analysis of the company's financial performance. 
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secret
secret
[Adjective]

not seen by or unknown to other people

Ex: We held a secret meeting to discuss the company's future plans. 
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record
record
[noun]

an item that provides lasting evidence or information about past events, actions, or conditions

Ex: The diary served as a personal record of her daily life and thoughts. 
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papers
papers
[noun]

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

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public
public
[noun]

a society's ordinary people

Ex: The politician promised to serve the interests of the public. 
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