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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary
famous
famous
[Adjective]

known by a lot of people

Ex: She became famous overnight after her viral video gained millions of views .
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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: The workers construct the building from the ground up .
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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: The United States is a country located in North America .
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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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simple
simple
[Adjective]

without additional decoration or complexity

Ex: The design of the logo is simple, making it easy to recognize .
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elegant
elegant
[Adjective]

pleasingly simple and neat in design, form, or function

Ex: The logo is elegant in its simplicity .
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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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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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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 ship was built with steel to withstand the harsh conditions at sea .
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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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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: The antique door knocker , crafted from solid bronze, had acquired a rich green patina over centuries .
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modern
modern
[Adjective]

related to the most recent time or to the present time

Ex: The documentary examines challenges facing modern society .
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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: The company's main office is located downtown .
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office building

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

Ex: The skyscraper is one of the tallest office buildings in the city .
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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 garden added a peaceful ambiance .
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important
important
[Adjective]

having a lot of value

Ex: The important issue at hand is ensuring the safety of the workers .
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architecture

the study or art of building and designing houses

Ex: She was drawn to architecture because of its unique blend of creativity , technical skill , and problem-solving in the built environment .
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to influence

to have an effect on a particular person or thing

Ex: Parenting styles can influence a child 's emotional and social development .
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lobby
lobby
[noun]

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

Ex: The hotel 's grand lobby was adorned with marble floors and chandeliers .
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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 kitchen countertops were made of polished marble, adding a touch of sophistication to the modern design .
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to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verb]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

Ex: Despite the rain , they enjoyed the outdoor concert .
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landmark
landmark
[noun]

a structure or a place that is historically important

Ex: In Washington , D.C. , the Lincoln Memorial serves as both a tribute to President Lincoln and a powerful landmark of American history .
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to visit
to visit
[Verb]

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

Ex: They were excited to visit the theme park and experience the thrilling rides and attractions .
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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: The store had a display of colored balloons for the celebration .
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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 photographer adjusted the angle to reduce the glare in the picture .
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