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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary - Burj Khalifa

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Key Modern 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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Dubai
Dubai
[noun]

a city in the United Arab Emirates known for its luxurious shopping, modern architecture, lively nightlife, and sandy beaches

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United Arab Emirates

a federation of seven Arab emirates on the eastern Arabian peninsula; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1971; rich in oil reserves

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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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floor
floor
[noun]

all the rooms of a building that are on the same level

Ex: The ground floor of the building housed the lobby, reception area, and administrative offices. 
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steel
steel
[noun]

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

Ex: The skyscraper's framework was constructed with high-quality steel. 
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glass
glass
[noun]

a hard material that is often clear and is used for making windows, bottles, etc.

Ex: She drank water from a glass bottle to reduce plastic waste. 
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to look
to look
[Verb]

to have a particular appearance or give a particular impression

Ex: What does your new car look like? 
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modern
modern
[Adjective]

(of a style in architecture, music, art, etc.) recently formed and different from traditional styles and forms

Ex: The modern architecture of the skyscraper featured sleek lines and glass facades, in contrast to the traditional brick buildings of the city center. 
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shiny
shiny
[Adjective]

bright and smooth in a way that reflects light

Ex: The newly waxed floors were shiny and smooth to the touch. 
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design
design
[noun]

a plan or drawing according to which something is made

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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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unique
unique
[Adjective]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

Ex: Each snowflake is unique with its own pattern. 
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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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needle
needle
[noun]

a slender, solid, often sharp-pointed instrument used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.

Ex: The nurse used a needle to administer the vaccine. 
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to point
to point
[Verb]

to be positioned or directed towards a specific point

Ex: The compass needle pointed north, guiding them through the wilderness. 
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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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apartment
apartment
[noun]

a place that has a few rooms for people to live in, normally part of a building that has other such places on each floor

Ex: He rented an apartment in the city to be closer to his workplace. 
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hotel
hotel
[noun]

a building where we give money to stay and eat food in when we are traveling

Ex: Can you recommend a budget-friendly hotel in the city center? 
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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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light
light
[noun]

an object or device that produces brightness, often an electronic item like a lamp

Ex: Can you switch on the light? 
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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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show
show
[noun]

a public performance or entertainment event, often involving a variety of acts such as music, dance, drama, comedy, or magic

Ex: The circus show featured acrobats, clowns, and animal performances. 
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to light up

to become bright by means of color or light

Ex: The stage lit up as the spotlight shone on the lead actor, ready for her big entrance. 
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New Year's Eve

the evening of 31st of December, which is the last day of the year

Ex: Families and friends gathered for a festive dinner to celebrate New Year's Eve together. 
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firework
firework
[noun]

(usually plural) a small thing containing explosive powder that produces bright colors and a loud noise when it explodes or burns, mostly used at celebrations

Ex: The fireworks lit up the night sky during the New Year's Eve celebration. 
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celebration

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

Ex: The whole town came together for a grand celebration in honor of their mayor's reelection. 
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sunset
sunset
[noun]

the event during which the sun goes down

Ex: The sunset marked the end of a perfect day. 
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twice
twice
[Adverb]

for two instances

Ex: She visited the museum twice. 
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to take
to take
[Verb]

to use a particular route or means of transport in order to go somewhere

Ex: I usually take the subway to work. 
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symbol
symbol
[noun]

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

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growth
growth
[noun]

the process of physical, mental, or emotional development

Ex: The child's growth over the past year was remarkable; he had grown several inches taller. 
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modernity
modernity
[noun]

the quality of being up-to-date or related to recent times, especially in culture, technology, or ideas

Ex: The artist’s work reflects the modernity of the 21st century, blending technology with traditional techniques. 
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