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Key Famous Squares 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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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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the United States

a country in North America that has 50 states

Ex: English is the primary language spoken in the United States. 
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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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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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spot
spot
[noun]

a specific point or location identified relative to surrounding features in an area or region

Ex: The hikers stopped at a scenic spot on the trail. 
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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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statue
statue
[noun]

a large object created to look like a person or animal from hard materials such as stone, metal, or wood

Ex: The city square was adorned with a majestic statue of a heroic figure from its history. 
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monument
monument
[noun]

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

Ex: The towering monument was erected in honor of the soldiers who fought bravely in the war. 
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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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president
president
[noun]

the leader of a country that has no king or queen

Ex: The president addressed the nation in a televised speech. 
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square
square
[noun]

an open piece of land in a city or town that is four-sided and is usually surrounded by buildings

Ex: The town square was bustling with activity as vendors set up stalls for the weekly market. 
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bench
bench
[noun]

a long and hard seat that is normally made of metal or wood and two or multiple people can sit on

Ex: I like to sit on the bench and watch people walking by. 
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open space

an area that is free from buildings or other obstructions, often used for outdoor activities

Ex: The park is a large open space where families can picnic and play games. 
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to enjoy
to enjoy
[Verb]

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

Ex: She enjoys listening to classical music while working. 
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outdoors
outdoors
[noun]

the world of nature outside human-built environments, often associated with wilderness, recreation, and open landscapes

Ex: She spends every weekend hiking and camping in the outdoors. 
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playground

a playing area built outdoors for children, particularly inside parks or schools

Ex: The children spent the afternoon playing at the playground. 
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restaurant

a place where we pay to sit and eat a meal

Ex: He works as a chef in a popular restaurant. 
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cafe
cafe
[noun]

a small restaurant that sells drinks and meals

Ex: The cozy cafe on the corner served delicious pastries and freshly brewed coffee. 
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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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full of life
full of life
[phrase]

(of a place) characterized by constant activity, with people moving around, interacting, and creating a sense of liveliness

Ex: The city square is always full of life, with vendors selling their goods and people chatting. 
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fresh
fresh
[Adjective]

(of food) recently harvested, caught, or made

Ex: He made a smoothie with fresh bananas and blueberries. 
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fruit
fruit
[noun]

something we can eat that grows on trees, plants, or bushes

Ex: For a refreshing summer treat, try blending frozen fruit, like bananas and berries, into a creamy smoothie. 
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vegetable
vegetable
[noun]

a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

Ex: Fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and lettuce make a delicious salad. 
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product
product
[noun]

something that is created or grown for sale

Ex: The bakery's best-selling product is its freshly baked bread. 
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to buy
to buy
[Verb]

to get something in exchange for paying money

Ex: I need to buy groceries for dinner tonight. 
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market
market
[noun]

a public place where people buy and sell groceries

Ex: He set up a stand at the market to sell homemade jams and preserves. 
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protest
protest
[noun]

an organized public demonstration expressing strong disapproval of an official policy or action

Ex: Thousands of people gathered for a protest against the new government policy. 
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celebration

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

Ex: The whole town came together for a grand celebration in honor of their mayor's reelection. 
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performance

the act of presenting something such as a play, piece of music, etc. for entertainment

Ex: He received applause for his performance in the school play. 
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to share
to share
[Verb]

to communicate or express one's thoughts, personal encounters, emotions, secrets, etc. with others

Ex: She finally decided to share her long-held secret with her best friend. 
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to celebrate

to do something special such as dancing or drinking that shows one is happy for an event

Ex: Every year, they celebrate their anniversary by going out for a romantic dinner. 
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for example
for example
[phrase]

used to provide a specific situation or instance that helps to clarify or explain a point being made

Ex: You can use various applications on your phone, for example, social media, email, and navigation. 
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to gather
to gather
[Verb]

to come together in a place, typically for a specific purpose or activity

Ex: Every Sunday, the family gathers for a meal at Grandma's house. 
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to support

to provide someone or something with encouragement or help

Ex: Friends and family members often support each other during challenging times. 
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soldier
soldier
[noun]

someone who serves in an army, particularly a person who is not an officer

Ex: Every soldier must undergo rigorous training. 
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civil war
civil war
[noun]

a war that is between people who are in the same country

Ex: The American Civil War was fought between the Northern states (Union) and the Southern states (Confederacy) over issues of slavery and states' rights. 
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civil right

any of the basic freedoms or rights that protect individuals from unfair treatment and ensure equality under the law, regardless of race, gender, religion, disability, or other characteristics

Ex: Protecting civil rights ensures that every citizen has the opportunity to participate fully in society and enjoy equal access to employment, housing, and public services. 
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vietnam war

a prolonged war (1954-1975) between the communist armies of North Vietnam who were supported by the Chinese and the armies of South Vietnam who were supported by the United States

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holiday season

the period from late November to early January that a lot of people take holidays, including Christmas, Hanukah, and New Year

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decoration

an item added to make something look attractive or festive

Ex: They put up decorations for the party. 
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to decorate

to add beautiful things to something in order to make it look more attractive

Ex: During the holiday season, people decorate their homes with colorful lights, wreaths, and ornaments. 
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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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festive
festive
[Adjective]

fitting for celebrations or cheerful occasions

Ex: The house was decorated in a festive manner, with colorful lights and ornaments during the holiday season. 
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farmer's market

an area in which farmers sell their products directly to the customers

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farmer
farmer
[noun]

someone who has a farm or manages a farm

Ex: He's a farmer known for his juicy watermelons. 
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to sell
to sell
[Verb]

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Ex: Are you planning to sell your house in the near future? 
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