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Key Famous Bridges 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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bridge
bridge
[noun]

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

Ex: They crossed the bridge to reach the other side of the river. 
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France
France
[noun]

a country in Europe known for its famous landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower

Ex: France is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. 
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town
town
[noun]

an area with human population that is smaller than a city and larger than a village

Ex: I live in a small town surrounded by beautiful countryside. 
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to cross
to cross
[Verb]

to stretch or reach from one side to another, covering a space or distance

Ex: The majestic bridge crossed the wide river, connecting the two sides of the city. 
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to help
to help
[Verb]

to make something easier, particularly by improving the situation

Ex: Seeking therapy can help improve mental health. 
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traffic
traffic
[noun]

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

Ex: The traffic on the highway was heavy during rush hour. 
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to drive
to drive
[Verb]

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

Ex: You should drive with both hands on the steering wheel. 
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to cause
to cause
[Verb]

to make something happen, usually something bad

Ex: Please don't cause any more problems in class. 
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traffic jam

a large number of bikes, cars, buses, etc. that are waiting in lines behind each other which move very slowly

Ex: They were late to the meeting due to a traffic jam on the highway. 
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travel
travel
[noun]

the act of going to a different place, usually a place that is far

Ex: Travel to foreign countries can be an eye-opening experience. 
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motorway
motorway
[noun]

a very wide road that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

Ex: The motorway was congested with traffic during the holiday weekend, causing delays for travelers. 
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to connect

to join two or more things together

Ex: The electrician will connect the wires to establish the electrical circuit. 
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paris
paris
[noun]

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

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barcelona
barcelona
[noun]

a city in northeastern Spain on the Mediterranean; 2nd largest Spanish city and the largest port and commercial center; has been a center for radical political beliefs

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to build
to build
[Verb]

to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.

Ex: The construction crew is building a new office complex downtown. 
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to take
to take
[Verb]

to need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen

Ex: Learning a new language can take several months of consistent practice. 
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worker
worker
[noun]

someone who does manual work, particularly a heavy and exhausting one to earn money

Ex: The worker spent the entire day repairing the machinery. 
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engineer
engineer
[noun]

a person who designs, fixes, or builds roads, machines, bridges, etc.

Ex: An engineer's job is to apply scientific principles to solve engineering challenges. 
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strong
strong
[Adjective]

able to withstand physical stress or pressure due to its solid construction

Ex: The strong steel beams were crucial in supporting the skyscraper's towering structure. 
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well-made
well-made
[Adjective]

designed and constructed with good quality, material, and care

Ex: The shoes were well-made, with sturdy stitching and durable leather. 
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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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French
French
[Adjective]

relating to the country, people, culture, or language of France

Ex: French cuisine is known for its delicious cheeses and wines. 
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British
British
[Adjective]

relating to the country, people, or culture of the United Kingdom

Ex: Shakespeare is one of the most famous British playwrights in history. 
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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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pillar
pillar
[noun]

an upright, tall, and strong structure made of stone, metal, or wood that provides support for a part of a building such as the roof

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to hold up

to provide support or lift to something or someone, often by bearing the weight or preventing it from falling or collapsing

Ex: The strong pillars held up the weight of the bridge. 
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light
light
[Adjective]

having very little weight and easy to move or pick up

Ex: He carried a light backpack filled with his school supplies. 
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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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wind
wind
[noun]

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

Ex: She could hear the wind howling outside her window. 
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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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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: The brand is recognized all over the world. 
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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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cloud
cloud
[noun]

a white or gray visible mass of water vapor floating in the air

Ex: My little son was looking up at the sky and showing me the fluffy white clouds. 
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unique
unique
[Adjective]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

Ex: Each snowflake is unique with its own pattern. 
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amazing
amazing
[Adjective]

extremely surprising, particularly in a good way

Ex: The fireworks display was absolutely amazing, lighting up the entire sky. 
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