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Key Famous Bridges Vocabulary
brooklyn bridge

a suspension bridge across the East River in New York City; opened in 1883

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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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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: The old stone bridge was a historic landmark in the region .
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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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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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to connect

to join two or more things together

Ex: The subway system in the city connects various neighborhoods , making transportation convenient .
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Manhattan
Manhattan
[noun]

one of the five boroughs of New York City

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brooklyn
brooklyn
[noun]

a borough of New York City

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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 railway tracks crossed the picturesque countryside .
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suspension bridge

a type of bridge that uses cables suspended from tall towers or pylons to support the bridge deck

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strong
strong
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His strong, solidly built house remained intact despite the severe storm .
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to build
to build
[Verb]

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

Ex: The historical monument was built in the 18th century .
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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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cable
cable
[noun]

a thick rope made of wire or hemp, often used for lifting, towing, or securing objects

Ex: During the storm , the cable snapped , causing the power lines to fall and interrupt service .
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safe
safe
[Adjective]

protected from any danger

Ex: After the storm passed , they felt safe to return to their houses and assess the damage .
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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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to die
to die
[Verb]

to no longer be alive

Ex: The soldier sacrificed his life , willing to die for the safety of his comrades .
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to help
to help
[Verb]

to make something easier, particularly by improving the situation

Ex: Drinking water frequently helps with dehydration.
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travel
travel
[noun]

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

Ex: They took a break from their busy lives to enjoy some travel through Europe .
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ferry
ferry
[noun]

a boat or ship used to transport passengers and sometimes vehicles, usually across a body of water

Ex: The ferry operates daily , connecting the two towns across the river .
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beautiful
beautiful
[Adjective]

extremely pleasing to the mind or senses

Ex: The bride looked beautiful as she walked down the aisle .
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stone
stone
[noun]

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

Ex: The quarry produces various types of stone for construction projects .
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tower
tower
[noun]

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

Ex: The tower collapsed during the storm due to strong winds .
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walkway
walkway
[noun]

a path for walking, typically built outdoors and above the ground level

Ex: The university campus was crisscrossed with walkways, lined with benches and shade trees for students to relax and socialize .
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statue of liberty

a large monumental statue symbolizing liberty on Liberty Island in New York Bay

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skyline
skyline
[noun]

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

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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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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: His research findings had implications all over the globe.
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: His songs are popular because they are easy to dance to .
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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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symbol
symbol
[noun]

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

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excited
excited
[Adjective]

feeling very happy, interested, and energetic

Ex: They were excited to try the new roller coaster at the theme park .
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opening
opening
[noun]

a ceremony marking the start of a new enterprise or event

Ex: They planned an opening to celebrate the new store .
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