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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary - Seagram Building

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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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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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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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simple
simple
[Adjective]

without additional decoration or complexity

Ex: The simple design of the vase made it a versatile piece that fit any décor. 
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elegant
elegant
[Adjective]

pleasingly simple and neat in design, form, or function

Ex: The app's interface was elegant and intuitive. 
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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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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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bronze
bronze
[noun]

a reddish-brown alloy made primarily of copper combined with tin, and often small amounts of zinc, nickel, or other metals, to enhance strength and corrosion resistance

Ex: Engineers selected phosphor bronze for the marine bearings because of its resistance to saltwater erosion. 
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modern
modern
[Adjective]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

Ex: Advances in modern medicine have greatly improved life expectancy. 
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example
example
[noun]

a representative form or pattern

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International Style

a modernist architectural movement that emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by functionalism, simplicity, and the use of industrial materials such as glass, steel, and concrete

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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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office building

a large building with many offices, especially belonging to various companies

Ex: The new office building downtown has state-of-the-art facilities. 
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plaza
plaza
[noun]

a public square with room for pedestrians

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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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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: Conserving water is important for the sustainable use of natural resources. 
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architecture

the study or art of building and designing houses

Ex: She decided to study architecture because she was fascinated by the art and science of designing buildings. 
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to influence

to have an effect on a particular person or thing

Ex: The mentor's guidance greatly influenced the professional development of the young entrepreneur. 
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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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marble
marble
[noun]

a type of hard smooth rock that is mostly white in color and has colored lines, which is used as building material or in making statues

Ex: The grand staircase in the mansion was adorned with marble steps, gleaming in the sunlight that streamed through the stained glass windows. 
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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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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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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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skyline
skyline
[noun]

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

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colored
colored
[Adjective]

having a particular color other than black or white

Ex: She had a collection of colored markers to use for art projects. 
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glare
glare
[noun]

a harsh, bright light that is more intense than what the eyes are used to, often causing discomfort

Ex: The glare from the car's headlights made it difficult for her to see the road. 
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