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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary
space needle

a tower 605 feet tall in Seattle; a tourist attraction

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seattle
seattle
[noun]

a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington; located in west central Washington on the protected waters of Puget Sound with the snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Range and Mount Rainier visible to the south and east; an aerospace and computer center; site of the University of Washington

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washington d.c.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

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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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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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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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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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symbol
symbol
[noun]

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

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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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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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flying saucer

an (apparently) flying object whose nature is unknown; especially those considered to have extraterrestrial origins

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stick
stick
[noun]

a long, thin object, often resembling a piece of wood, used for pointing, drawing attention, or performing specific actions

Ex: The magician waved a stick to perform his trick. 
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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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concrete
concrete
[noun]

a hard material used for building structures, made by mixing cement, water, sand, and small stones

Ex: The workers poured concrete to create a sturdy foundation for the house. 
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to resist
to resist
[Verb]

to withstand or endure something, particularly a force, influence, or pressure

Ex: The paint can resist extreme temperatures without peeling. 
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strong
strong
[Adjective]

(of wind, tide, or waves) having great power or force

Ex: The strong wind knocked over several trees. 
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wind
wind
[noun]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

Ex: She could hear the wind howling outside her window. 
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earthquake

the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage

Ex: People ran out of their homes when the earthquake started. 
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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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elevator
elevator
[noun]

a box-like device that moves up and down and is used to get to the different levels of a building

Ex: I felt a bit nervous when the elevator suddenly stopped between floors. 
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to take
to take
[Verb]

to move or carry a thing or person from one location to a different one

Ex: Can you take this package to the post office for me? 
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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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mountain
mountain
[noun]

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

Ex: I took a photo of the mountain peak, capturing its majestic beauty. 
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restaurant

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

Ex: He works as a chef in a popular restaurant. 
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slowly
slowly
[Adverb]

at a pace that is not fast

Ex: The turtle moved slowly across the road.  Examples: 
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to turn
to turn
[Verb]

to move in a circular direction around a fixed line or point

Ex: The windmill's sails started to turn as the breeze picked up. 
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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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floor
floor
[noun]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

Ex: He swept the floor to remove the dust and dirt. 
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ground
ground
[noun]

the surface layer of earth that is solid and people walk on

Ex: After the rain, the ground became muddy and slippery. 
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exciting
exciting
[Adjective]

making us feel interested, happy, and energetic

Ex: It was exciting to see dolphins while we were on the boat. 
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a bit
a bit
[Adverb]

to a small extent or degree

Ex: The temperature dropped a bit in the evening, so a light jacket is advisable. 
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scary
scary
[Adjective]

making us feel fear

Ex: He thinks flying is scary because he's afraid of heights. 
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especially
especially
[Adverb]

used for showing that what you are saying is more closely related to a specific thing or person than others

Ex: She loves outdoor activities, especially hiking in the mountains. 
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on
on
[Adjective]

currently powered or activated

Ex: The lights are on all over the house. 
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attraction

a place, activity, etc. that is interesting and enjoyable to the public

Ex: The amusement park is a popular attraction for families. 
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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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theater
theater
[noun]

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

Ex: My sister and I are going to the theater to see a play tonight. 
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garden
garden
[noun]

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

Ex: He often invites friends over for outdoor gatherings in his garden. 
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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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future
future
[noun]

the time that will come after the present or the events that will happen then

Ex: She's excited about her future at the new job. 
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to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verb]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

Ex: She enjoys listening to classical music while working. 
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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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to handle
to handle
[Verb]

to deal with a situation or problem successfully

Ex: The experienced manager handles challenging projects with ease. 
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to survive

to continue to function or exist despite difficult circumstances

Ex: She had to survive on a very tight budget after losing her job. 
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magnitude
magnitude
[noun]

the measurable size of phenomena such as distance, mass, speed, luminosity, etc. based on quantitative scale

Ex: The magnitude of the earthquake was measured at 6.7 on the Richter scale, making it a potentially dangerous seismic event. 
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