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Key Religious Landmarks Vocabulary - Westminster Abbey

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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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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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London
London
[noun]

the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, situated in the southeastern region of the country

Ex: London is the capital of the United Kingdom. 
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England
England
[noun]

the largest country in the United Kingdom, located in Western Europe

Ex: England is famous for its historic sites, including Stonehenge and the Tower of London. 
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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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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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queen
queen
[noun]

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

Ex: The queen's coronation was a grand event attended by dignitaries from around the world. 
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to crown
to crown
[Verb]

to place a crown on someone's head in a ceremony so that person officially becomes a king or queen

Ex: In the elaborate coronation ceremony, the Archbishop will crown the new monarch. 
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to bury
to bury
[Verb]

to put a dead person or animal beneath the ground

Ex: The family buries their beloved pet in the backyard. 
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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 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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Gothic
Gothic
[Adjective]

(architecture) used to describe the building style prevalent in Western Europe in the 12th-16th centuries, whose characteristics are high ceilings, tall pillars, pointed windows and arches that are mostly made of stone

Ex: The cathedral is famous for its Gothic architecture. 
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style
style
[noun]

the manner in which something takes place or is accomplished

Ex: His questioning style made the interviewees feel at ease. 
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pointed arch

an architectural element characterized by a sharp, pointed shape formed by two curved segments that meet at the apex

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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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royal
royal
[Adjective]

associated with kings, queens, or monarchies

Ex: The royal family resides in the grand palace at the heart of the kingdom. 
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wedding
wedding
[noun]

a ceremony or event where two people are married

Ex: The wedding was held in a beautiful garden. 
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to include

to have something as a part of the whole

Ex: The ticket price includes access to all attractions. 
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poet
poet
[noun]

a person who writes poems

Ex: Emma is a poet whose work has appeared in several magazines. 
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scientist
scientist
[noun]

someone whose job or education is about science

Ex: As a scientist, he spends a lot of time in the lab. 
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writer
writer
[noun]

someone whose job involves writing articles, books, stories, etc.

Ex: He's a writer who focuses on science fiction. 
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to honor
to honor
[Verb]

to recognize someone's achievements or qualities with respect, admiration, or accolades

Ex: The university honored the distinguished professor at the ceremony. 
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ceremony
ceremony
[noun]

a formal event or ritual held to mark a special occasion

Ex: The graduation ceremony will begin at ten o'clock. 
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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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symbol
symbol
[noun]

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

Ex: The ruined building became a symbol of the city's difficult past. 
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tradition
tradition
[noun]

an established way of thinking or doing something among a specific group of people

Ex: Every year, the family follows the tradition of gathering for a holiday dinner. 
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houses of parliament

the supreme legislative body of the United Kingdom, consisting of two separate chambers: the House of Commons and the House of Lords

Ex: The Houses of Parliament are iconic symbols of British democracy and governance. 
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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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