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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary
building
building
[noun]

a structure that has walls, a roof, and sometimes many levels, like an apartment, house, school, etc.

Ex: The workers construct the building from the ground up .
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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

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England
England
[noun]

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

Ex: London , the capital city of England, is a bustling metropolis with iconic landmarks such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace .
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Europe
Europe
[noun]

the second smallest continent‌, next to Asia in the east, the Atlantic Ocean in the west, and the Mediterranean Sea in the south

Ex: Many tourists visit Europe to experience its vibrant nightlife and entertainment .
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floor
floor
[noun]

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

Ex: The top floor of the skyscraper was reserved for executive offices and conference rooms , accessible via private elevators .
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to design
to design
[Verb]

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

Ex: She has recently designed a series of fashion sketches .
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architect
architect
[noun]

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

Ex: As an architect, he enjoys transforming his clients ' visions into functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces .
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glass
glass
[noun]

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

Ex: Modern smartphones use toughened glass to protect their screens .
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to look like

to resemble a thing or person in appearance

Ex: Does this house look like the one you stayed in before ?
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to stick
to stick
[Verb]

to project or extend in a particular direction

Ex: One branch was sticking sideways , creating a hazard for pedestrians .
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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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platform
platform
[noun]

a raised surface on which people or things can stand

Ex: The political candidate used the platform to announce her policies .
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amazing
amazing
[Adjective]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

Ex: Their vacation to the beach was amazing, with perfect weather every day .
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Tower of London

a castle in London, built next to the River Thames, that was first used as a palace, then as a prison, and now as a museum where one can visit to see the crown jewels

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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: They met in the professor 's office to discuss the project details .
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restaurant

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

Ex: We ordered takeout from our favorite restaurant and enjoyed it at home .
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hotel
hotel
[noun]

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

Ex: They checked out of the hotel and headed to the airport for their flight .
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shangri-la

any place of complete bliss and delight and peace

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fancy
fancy
[Adjective]

elaborate or sophisticated in style, often designed to impress

Ex: She wore a fancy dress to the party, drawing attention.
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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: The apartment has a secure entry system .
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expensive
expensive
[Adjective]

having a high price

Ex: The luxury car is expensive but offers excellent performance .
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business
business
[noun]

the activity of providing services or products in exchange for money

Ex: He started a landscaping business after graduating from college .
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panel
panel
[noun]

a flat or slightly raised section of material used as a covering, divider, or decoration in construction, furniture, or other applications

Ex: Plastic panels were used for insulation .
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to reflect

(of a surface) to redirect or bounce back heat, light, or sound without absorbing it

Ex: The acoustic panels in the concert hall were strategically placed to reflect sound waves towards the audience , enhancing the listening experience .
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sunlight
sunlight
[noun]

the natural light coming from the sun

Ex: She felt the sunlight on her face as she stepped outside after a long day indoors .
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to shine
to shine
[Verb]

to emit or reflect light or brightness

Ex: The stars shine brightly at night .
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to light up

to become bright by means of color or light

Ex: The night sky lit up with New Year ’s fireworks .
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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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