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Key Famous Squares Vocabulary
times square

the area of Manhattan around the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue; heart of the New York theater district; site of annual celebration of New Year's

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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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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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Broadway
Broadway
[noun]

a well-known street in New York City where many theaters are located, which is considered the center of theater industry in the US

Ex: Broadway is synonymous with the pinnacle of theatrical excellence, attracting audiences from around the world to its renowned theaters. 
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seventh avenue

an avenue in Manhattan that runs north and south

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to meet
to meet
[Verb]

to come into contact with or to join together

Ex: The two rivers meet at the confluence, creating a stunning natural spectacle. 
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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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busy
busy
[Adjective]

(of a place) full of activity or people

Ex: The market was busy with shoppers looking for fresh produce. 
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bright
bright
[Adjective]

emitting or reflecting a significant amount of light

Ex: The bright sun shone down on the beach, warming the sand. 
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light
light
[noun]

an object or device that produces brightness, often an electronic item like a lamp

Ex: Can you switch on the light? 
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sign
sign
[noun]

a text or symbol that is displayed in public to give instructions, warnings, or information

Ex: The sign at the entrance warns visitors to keep off the grass. 
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billboard
billboard
[noun]

a big sign used for advertising, usually found near roads or highways

Ex: The billboard advertised the latest smartphone on the highway. 
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advertisement

any movie, picture, note, etc. designed to promote products or services to the public

Ex: I saw an interesting advertisement about a new Italian restaurant in town. 
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movie
movie
[noun]

a story told through a series of moving pictures with sound, usually watched via television or in a cinema

Ex: He watched a scary movie and got scared during the suspenseful scenes. 
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show
show
[noun]

a public performance or entertainment event, often involving a variety of acts such as music, dance, drama, comedy, or magic

Ex: The circus show featured acrobats, clowns, and animal performances. 
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product
product
[noun]

something created by a person, process, or effort

Ex: The sculpture is a product of the artist's imagination. 
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colorful
colorful
[Adjective]

having a lot of different and often bright colors

Ex: The art gallery displayed a collection of colorful paintings and sculptures. 
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theater
theater
[noun]

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

Ex: My sister and I are going to the theater to see a play tonight. 
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popular
popular
[Adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Harry Potter books are very popular among teenagers. 
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New Year's Eve

the evening of 31st of December, which is the last day of the year

Ex: Families and friends gathered for a festive dinner to celebrate New Year's Eve together. 
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party
party
[noun]

an event where people get together and enjoy themselves by talking, dancing, eating, drinking, etc.

Ex: Everyone brought a dish to the potluck party. 
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to drop
to drop
[Verb]

to fall or descend freely under the influence of gravity

Ex: The apple fell from the tree and dropped to the ground. 
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event
event
[noun]

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

Ex: The annual charity event raised thousands of dollars for the local community center. 
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street
street
[noun]

a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

Ex: He parked his car on the street and walked to the nearby café. 
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performer
performer
[noun]

someone who entertains an audience, such as an actor, singer, musician, etc.

Ex: She's a versatile performer who excels in both dramatic and comedic roles. 
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to sing
to sing
[Verb]

to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song

Ex: At the karaoke night, everyone got a chance to sing. 
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to dance
to dance
[Verb]

to move the body to music in a special way

Ex: During the carnival, everyone were dancing in the streets. 
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trick
trick
[noun]

an act performed to amuse people who might consider it magical

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to entertain

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

Ex: The clown entertained the children at the birthday party with magic tricks and balloon animals. 
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costumed
costumed
[Adjective]

dressed in clothing characteristic of a period, country, or class

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character
character
[noun]

a role or part played by an actor, performer, voice actor, etc.

Ex: Robert Downey Jr. portrayed the character of Tony Stark in Iron Man. 
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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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to name after

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

Ex: They decided to name their daughter after her grandmother. 
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newspaper
newspaper
[noun]

a business firm that publishes newspapers

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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: He worked in a modern office building with large windows. 
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symbol
symbol
[noun]

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

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energy
energy
[noun]

enterprising or ambitious drive

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excitement

a strong feeling of enthusiasm and happiness

Ex: Sarah's excitement was palpable as she eagerly awaited the arrival of her long-lost friend at the airport. 
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tourist
tourist
[noun]

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

Ex: As a tourist in Paris, she made sure to visit the Louvre Museum. 
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New York
New York
[noun]

one of the British colonies that formed the United States

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to weigh
to weigh
[Verb]

to have a specific weight

Ex: The baby elephant weighs over 200 pounds. 
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over
over
[preposition]

used to express exceeding a particular amount, level, or limit

Ex: The rainfall was over 20 inches during the storm. 
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light-emitting diode

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

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