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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary
New York City

the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center

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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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skyscraper

a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

Ex: The city skyline is dominated by a new skyscraper that towers over all the other buildings. 
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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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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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architect
architect
[noun]

a person whose job is designing buildings and typically supervising their construction

Ex: The architect designed a stunning modern home that incorporates sustainable building practices and energy-efficient features. 
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to design
to design
[Verb]

to make drawings according to which something will be constructed or produced

Ex: The architect often designs modern homes with sustainable features. 
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construction

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

Ex: The construction of the new hospital is ahead of schedule. 
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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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beautiful
beautiful
[Adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: He painted a beautiful portrait of his sister. 
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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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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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to look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

Ex: The puppy looks like a miniature version of its mother. 
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crown
crown
[noun]

a round object often decorated with gems that kings or queens put on their heads as a symbol of power and authority

Ex: The queen's crown was adorned with intricate jewels and was a symbol of her royal status. 
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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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car company

a company that makes and sells automobiles

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owner
owner
[noun]

a person, entity, or organization that possesses, controls, or has legal rights to something

Ex: The owner of the building decided to renovate the entire complex. 
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success
success
[noun]

the fact of reaching what one tried for or desired

Ex: His hard work and determination finally led to the success he had been striving for. 
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strength
strength
[noun]

the quality or state of being physically or mentally strong

Ex: Her strength of character helped her overcome many challenges in life. 
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detail
detail
[noun]

a small fact or piece of information

Ex: The detective paid close attention to every detail of the crime scene to gather clues. 
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eagle
eagle
[noun]

a large bird of prey with a sharp beak, long broad wings, and very good sight

Ex: I wish I could see an eagle in the wild someday; they are such majestic creatures. 
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car wheel
car wheel
[noun]

a wheel that has a tire and rim and hubcap; used to propel the car

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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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company
company
[noun]

an organization that does business and earns money from it

Ex: He invested his savings in a small startup company. 
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lobby
lobby
[noun]

the area just inside the entrance of a public building such as a hotel, etc.

Ex: Guests gathered in the hotel lobby, waiting for the shuttle to the airport. 
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decoration

an item added to make something look attractive or festive

Ex: They put up decorations for the party. 
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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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ceiling
ceiling
[noun]

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

Ex: He stood on a ladder to change a lightbulb on the ceiling. 
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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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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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Art Deco
Art Deco
[noun]

a style of art, popular in 1920s and 1930s, characterized by the frequent use of geometric shapes with distinct borders and strong colors

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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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geometric
geometric
[Adjective]

connected with the branch of mathematics that deals with the relationships between lines, angles and surfaces

Ex: Geometric shapes such as squares, circles, and triangles are fundamental in geometry. 
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stainless steel

a corrosion-resistant alloy used in various industries for its durability and aesthetic qualities

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triangular
triangular
[Adjective]

shaped like a triangle, with three sides and three angles

Ex: The cake was cut into small triangular slices for the guests. 
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to shine
to shine
[Verb]

to emit or reflect light or brightness

Ex: His shoes were so well-polished that they seemed to shine. 
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brightly
brightly
[Adverb]

in a manner that emits a strong or intense light

Ex: The sun rose brightly in the morning sky, bringing warmth to the day. 
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sunlight
sunlight
[noun]

the natural light coming from the sun

Ex: The sunlight streamed through the windows, filling the room with warmth. 
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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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landmark
landmark
[noun]

a structure or a place that is historically important

Ex: The Great Wall of China is a remarkable landmark that stretches across thousands of miles and has stood for centuries. 
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impressive
impressive
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The impressive architecture of the cathedral left visitors in awe of its grandeur and craftsmanship. 
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to light up

to make something bright by means of color or light

Ex: The Christmas tree lights twinkled brightly, lighting up the living room with a warm, festive glow. 
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symbol
symbol
[noun]

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

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rich
rich
[Adjective]

of great worth or quality

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secretly
secretly
[Adverb]

in a manner that is kept hidden from others

Ex: The surprise party was planned secretly to maintain the element of surprise. 
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to lift
to lift
[Verb]

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

Ex: Every morning, she lifts weights at the gym for strength training. 
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to surprise

to make someone feel mildly shocked

Ex: The unexpected news seemed to surprise her, and she couldn't hide her reaction. 
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builder
builder
[noun]

someone who builds or repairs houses and buildings, often as a job

Ex: The builder constructed a new housing development on the outskirts of town. 
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