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Key Religious Landmarks Vocabulary - St. Basil's Cathedral

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Key Religious Landmarks Vocabulary
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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moscow
moscow
[noun]

a city of central European Russia; formerly capital of both the Soviet Union and Soviet Russia; since 1991 the capital of the Russian Federation

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Russia
Russia
[noun]

a country located in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia

Ex: Russia is the largest country in the world, spanning across eleven time zones and a diverse range of climates. 
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bright
bright
[Adjective]

(of colors) intense and easy to see

Ex: The artist used bright pink and purple to paint the flowers. 
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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: That song holds a special place in her heart. 
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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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cathedral
cathedral
[noun]

the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop

Ex: The cathedral is known for its stunning Gothic architecture and intricate stained glass windows. 
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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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to finish
to finish
[Verb]

to make something end

Ex: He finished painting the walls and admired his work. 
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Russian
Russian
[Adjective]

relating to Russia or its people or language

Ex: She speaks fluent Russian after studying the language for many years. 
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leader
leader
[noun]

a person who leads or commands others

Ex: The company’s leader implemented a new strategy to boost productivity. 
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to ask
to ask
[Verb]

to request for something or tell someone to give or do something

Ex: She asked her colleague for their opinion on the new project proposal. 
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to celebrate

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

Ex: Every year, they celebrate their anniversary by going out for a romantic dinner. 
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to win
to win
[Verb]

to become the most successful, the luckiest, or the best in a game, race, fight, etc.

Ex: Our team won the championship after a hard-fought season. 
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war
war
[noun]

a state of armed fighting between two or more groups, nations, or states

Ex: The soldiers marched off to battle, prepared to defend their country in war. 
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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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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 shape
to shape
[Verb]

to give something a particular form

Ex: She used clay to shape a beautiful sculpture. 
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onion
onion
[noun]

a round vegetable with many layers and a strong smell and taste

Ex: I added chopped green onions to my Asian-inspired noodle dish. 
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church
church
[noun]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

Ex: They attended Sunday service at the local church with their family. 
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Saint
Saint
[noun]

someone who, after their death, is officially recognized by the Christian Church as a very holy person

Ex: Saint Francis of Assisi is known for his love of animals and nature. 
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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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symbol
symbol
[noun]

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

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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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UNESCO
UNESCO
[noun]

an agency of the United Nations that promotes education and communication and the arts

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to protect

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: A majority of Democrats believe that such regulations protect the public. 
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culture
culture
[noun]

the general beliefs, customs, and lifestyles of a specific society

Ex: In Japanese culture, it's customary to bow when greeting someone. 
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regular
regular
[Adjective]

standard in type or quality, not different or special in any way

Ex: She bought regular milk instead of low-fat. 
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church service

a service conducted in a house of worship

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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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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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official
official
[Adjective]

approved, authorized, or carried out by a recognized authority

Ex: The official statement was released by the government spokesperson. 
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holy
holy
[Adjective]

morally and spiritually good, often connected with religion

Ex: The priest leads a holy life. 
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to name after

to give someone or something a name in honor or in memory of another person or thing

Ex: They decided to name their daughter after her grandmother. 
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