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Key Famous Bridges Vocabulary
generation

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

Ex: Cultural changes often occur as one generation passes on traditions and values to the next .
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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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Scotland
Scotland
[noun]

a European country in the northern United Kingdom

Ex: Scotland has a unique legal system and education system , which distinguishes it from the rest of the United Kingdom .
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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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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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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: The important issue at hand is ensuring the safety of the workers .
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railway
railway
[noun]

a track with rails along which trains run

Ex: He enjoys collecting miniature models of railway trains .
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about
about
[Adverb]

used with a number to show that it is not exact

Ex: The meeting should start in about ten minutes .
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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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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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unique
unique
[Adjective]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

Ex: This dish has a unique flavor combination that is surprisingly good .
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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 historical monument was built in the 18th century .
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construction

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

Ex: Road construction caused delays in traffic.
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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: Mastering a musical instrument can take years of practice and dedication .
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worker
worker
[noun]

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

Ex: The worker lifted heavy boxes all afternoon .
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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 paint
to paint
[Verb]

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

Ex: They decided to paint the exterior of their house a cheerful yellow .
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to protect

to prevent someone or something from being damaged or harmed

Ex: Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack .
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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: Engineering requires strong skills in mathematics and physics .
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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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transportation

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

Ex: The government invested in eco-friendly transportation.
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train
train
[noun]

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

Ex: The train traveled through beautiful countryside .
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to carry
to carry
[Verb]

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

Ex: The shopping bag was heavy because it had to carry groceries for the whole family .
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goods
goods
[noun]

items made or produced for sale

Ex: He decided to donate his gently used goods to charity , hoping to help those in need .
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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: Future innovations in medicine hold the promise of curing currently incurable diseases .
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