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Key Famous Bridges Vocabulary - Forth Bridge

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Key Famous Bridges Vocabulary
generation

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

Ex: The older generation often reminisces about life before smartphones became ubiquitous. 
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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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Scotland
Scotland
[noun]

a European country in the northern United Kingdom

Ex: Scotland is known for its breathtaking landscapes, including the Highlands and numerous lochs. 
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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 connect

to join two or more things together

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

(United Kingdom) a political division that has its own local government

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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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railway
railway
[noun]

a track with rails along which trains run

Ex: The train sped along the railway toward the next station. 
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about
about
[Adverb]

used with a number to show that it is not exact

Ex: There were about 20 people at the party. 
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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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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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unique
unique
[Adjective]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

Ex: Each snowflake is unique with its own pattern. 
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design
design
[noun]

a plan or drawing according to which something is made

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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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construction

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

Ex: The construction of the new hospital is ahead of schedule. 
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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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safe
safe
[Adjective]

protected from any danger

Ex: The children are quite safe here, playing under the watchful eye of their parents. 
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to paint
to paint
[Verb]

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

Ex: They spent the weekend painting their living room walls a soothing shade of blue. 
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to protect

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: A majority of Democrats believe that such regulations protect the public. 
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rust
rust
[noun]

a red or brown oxide coating on iron or steel caused by the action of oxygen and moisture

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symbol
symbol
[noun]

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

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engineering

a field of study that deals with the building, designing, developing, etc. of structures, bridges, or machines

Ex: She chose engineering as her major because she loves solving problems. 
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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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transportation

a system or method for carrying people or goods from one place to another by cars, trains, etc.

Ex: Public transportation is cheaper than driving. 
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train
train
[noun]

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

Ex: I always enjoy listening to music while traveling on the train. 
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

Ex: She used a backpack to carry her books to school. 
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goods
goods
[noun]

items made or produced for sale

Ex: The store offers a wide range of goods, from fresh produce to handmade crafts. 
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UNESCO
UNESCO
[noun]

an agency of the United Nations that promotes education and communication and the arts

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future
future
[Adjective]

coming in to existence or happening after this moment

Ex: Planning for future projects is essential for the company's growth. 
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