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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary - Turning Torso

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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: He worked in a modern office building with large windows. 
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Malmo
Malmo
[noun]

a port in southern Sweden

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Sweden
Sweden
[noun]

a country in Northern Europe and Eastern Scandinavia

Ex: I visited Sweden last summer and loved it. 
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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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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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to twist
to twist
[Verb]

to move or turn in a spiral or curved shape

Ex: The tree's branches twisted in the wind. 
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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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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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stone
stone
[noun]

a hard material, usually made of minerals, and often used for building things

Ex: The old castle was built entirely of stone, giving it a sturdy and imposing appearance. 
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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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use
use
[noun]

the function, purpose, or role of something

Ex: The primary use of this tool is to measure temperature accurately. 
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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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meeting room

a designated space for discussions, conferences, or group activities

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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: Europe has a well-developed transportation system. 
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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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cool
cool
[Adjective]

having an appealing quality

Ex: Her sense of style was so cool that everyone wanted to emulate her. 
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to [take] a picture

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

Ex: I took a picture of the stunning sunset at the beach. 
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tour
tour
[noun]

a journey for pleasure, during which we visit several different places

Ex: He booked a tour to explore the best surf spots on the island. 
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available
available
[Adjective]

ready for being used or acquired

Ex: Is there a table available for dinner reservations tonight? 
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harbor
harbor
[noun]

a sheltered area of water along the coast where ships, boats, and other vessels can anchor safely, typically protected from rough seas by natural or artificial barriers

Ex: The ships docked in the harbor to avoid the storm approaching from the open sea. 
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environment

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
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green energy

energy that is produced using renewable, environmentally friendly sources, such as wind, solar, or hydroelectric power

Ex: The company is committed to investing in green energy projects. 
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eco-friendly
eco-friendly
[Adjective]

referring to products, actions, or practices that are designed to cause minimal harm to the environment

Ex: The company switched to eco-friendly packaging made from recycled materials. 
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creative
creative
[Adjective]

making use of imagination or innovation in bringing something into existence

Ex: I believe you are a creative photographer; you always find beauty in ordinary things. 
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to inspire

to make something happen or be created by giving rise to ideas

Ex: The movie inspired a new wave of fashion trends. 
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spine
spine
[noun]

the row of small bones that are joined together down the center of the back of the body

Ex: The surgeon carefully examined the patient's spine to assess the extent of the injury. 
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