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Key Modern Landmarks Vocabulary
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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concrete
concrete
[noun]

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

Ex: The construction project involved a large amount of concrete for various structures .
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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 curve
to curve
[Verb]

to have turns, changes and deviations from a straight line

Ex: The hiking trail curves around the lake, offering hikers stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
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person
person
[noun]

a human figure, typically including the body and clothing

Ex: The witness identified the person from the lineup .
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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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gallery
gallery
[noun]

a place in which works of art are shown or sold to the public

Ex: The gallery offers workshops for aspiring artists to learn new techniques and improve their skills .
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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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to stand out

to be prominent and easily noticeable

Ex: Her colorful dress made her stand out in the crowd of people wearing neutral tones .
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symbol
symbol
[noun]

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

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modern architecture

the architectural style that emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by simplicity, functionality, and the use of new materials and construction techniques

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busy
busy
[Adjective]

(of a place) full of activity or people

Ex: The city center is always busy, especially during the holiday season .
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cafe
cafe
[noun]

a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

Ex: The French-style cafe boasted an extensive menu of gourmet sandwiches and desserts .
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nearby
nearby
[Adverb]

not in the distance

Ex: Emergency services were stationed nearby to handle any incidents .
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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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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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amazing
amazing
[Adjective]

having an exceptionally high quality

Ex: The sunset painted an amazing array of colors across the sky .
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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: He took a photograph of the crowd during the concert.
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nickname
nickname
[noun]

a descriptive name for a place or thing

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unusual
unusual
[Adjective]

differing from the norm or expectation

Ex: It was unusual to see the normally quiet cat acting so energetic .
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to tip over

to overturn or fall from a stable position, often due to imbalance or external force

Ex: The overloaded cart lost its balance and tipped over while going down the hill .
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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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prague
prague
[noun]

the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic in the western part of the country; a cultural and commercial center since the 14th century

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Czech Republic

a country in Central Europe bordered by Germany, Slovakia, Poland, and Austria

Ex: Prague , the capital of the Czech Republic, attracts millions of tourists annually .
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special
special
[Adjective]

different or better than what is normal

Ex: The special occasion called for a celebration with family and friends .
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design
design
[noun]

a plan or drawing according to which something is made

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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 dance
to dance
[Verb]

to move the body to music in a special way

Ex: They danced around the bonfire at the camping trip.
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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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Croatia
Croatia
[noun]

a country in southeastern Europe known for its beautiful coastline, historic cities, and cultural heritage

Ex: The soccer team from Croatia played exceptionally well .
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Canada
Canada
[noun]

the second largest country in the world that is in the northern part of North America

Ex: The Calgary Stampede is a famous rodeo and festival held annually in Alberta , Canada.
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to name after

to give someone or something a name in honor or in memory of another person or thing

Ex: The street was named after a local war hero .
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