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Key Religious Landmarks Vocabulary - Cologne Cathedral

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Key Religious Landmarks Vocabulary
special
special
[Adjective]

more than what is typical or usual, often indicating extra importance or attention

Ex: She showed special interest in the new employee’s progress during the first month.
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Germany
Germany
[noun]

a country located in central Europe, known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and thriving economy

Ex: The Rhine River is one of the longest rivers in Germany and offers scenic boat cruises .
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Cologne
Cologne
[noun]

a city in western Germany on the Rhine River, historically a commercial hub and river port, notable for its prosperity in the 15th century

Ex: The Hanseatic League included Cologne among its major members.
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cathedral
cathedral
[noun]

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

Ex: During the holiday season , the cathedral is beautifully decorated with lights and festive ornaments .
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church
church
[noun]

a building where Christians go to worship and practice their religion

Ex: He volunteered at the church's soup kitchen to help feed the homeless .
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famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .
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beautiful
beautiful
[Adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: The bride looked beautiful as she walked down the aisle .
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design
design
[noun]

a pattern of shapes and lines as a decoration

Ex: The tiles in the kitchen form a geometric design with triangles and squares .
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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 tower collapsed during the storm due to strong winds .
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construction

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

Ex: Road construction caused delays in traffic.
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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: Mastering a musical instrument can take years of practice and dedication .
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over
over
[preposition]

used to express exceeding a particular amount, level, or limit

Ex: They raised over $ 5,000 for charity .
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perfect
perfect
[Adjective]

completely without mistakes or flaws, reaching the best possible standard

Ex: She 's the perfect fit for the team with her positive attitude .
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about
about
[Adverb]

used with a number to show that it is not exact

Ex: The meeting should start in about ten minutes .
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far away
far away
[Adverb]

at a great distance from a specific place or from where someone is currently located

Ex: The sound of the music was faint , coming from far away.
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to climb
to climb
[Verb]

to move upward on something, often using feet and hands for support

Ex: He climbed the ladder quickly to fix the lights .
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above
above
[preposition]

to or at higher position without direct contact

Ex: The hot air balloon floated gently above the landscape .
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stained glass

colorful pieces of glass put together in decorative patterns to form pictorial designs, typically found in the windows of churches

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Bible
Bible
[noun]

the holy book of Christianity that consists of the Old Testament and the New Testament

Ex: The Bible has been translated into numerous languages, making it accessible to many.
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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 ancient civilization erected towering statues of gods and goddesses to honor their deities and assert their power .
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carving
carving
[noun]

an object or pattern that is made by cutting solid material

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ceiling
ceiling
[noun]

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

Ex: She lies on the floor , imagining shapes on the ceiling.
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hall
hall
[noun]

a large room for gatherings or entertainment

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impressive
impressive
[Adjective]

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

Ex: The team made an impressive comeback in the final minutes of the game .
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box
box
[noun]

a container, usually with four sides, a bottom, and a lid, that we use for moving or keeping things

Ex: She opened a gift box and found a surprise inside.
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to hold
to hold
[Verb]

to contain or have the capacity to contain a certain amount

Ex: The tank holds around 50 gallons of gasoline .
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bone
bone
[noun]

any of the hard pieces making up the skeleton in humans and some animals

Ex: The surgeon performed a bone graft to repair the damaged bone.
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visitor
visitor
[noun]

someone who enters a place, such as a building, city, or website, for a particular purpose

Ex: As a tourist destination , the city attracts millions of visitors each year , eager to explore its attractions and culture .
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shrine
shrine
[noun]

a place or building for people to pray in, which is considered holy by many due to its connection with a sacred person, event, or object

Ex: The shrine attracts thousands of devotees during religious festivals and special occasions .
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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 recognize

to completely understand, acknowledge, or become aware of the existence, validity, or importance of something

Ex: Recognizing her own limitations , she sought help from a professional to improve her skills .
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tourist
tourist
[noun]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

Ex: Tourists took several photos of the picturesque landscape .
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to visit
to visit
[Verb]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

Ex: They were excited to visit the theme park and experience the thrilling rides and attractions .
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beauty
beauty
[noun]

the quality of being attractive or pleasing, particularly to the eye

Ex: The beauty of the historic architecture drew tourists from around the world .
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