Vocabulary

• next to: Being located along side another
• start in: To begin a job or activity.
• in the middle of: In the central part or point of something.
• miss out: To exclude; not include in something
• in use: Being used at the present time.
• around the world: In or to many countries.
• well preserved: Maintained in excellent condition; not allowed to decline in quality or appearance.
• head up: To lead or manage a team, project, or organization.
• also known as: Also called; alternatively named.
• based on: To use something as the foundation or starting point for something else.
• for example: As an illustration or instance.
• outside of: Located or situated beyond the boundaries or confines of something.
• set against: To compare or consider (one thing) in opposition to another.
• rather than: More exactly; more correctly
• together with: In addition to; along with.
• appreciate: To rise in value (of property or belongings)
• prominent: Being important or well known
• heritage: Traditional beliefs or customs of a culture
• state: Region within a country, with its own government
• remarkable: Interesting and unexpected, worthy of notice
• architecture: Design and construction of buildings
• complete: To finish or reach the end of doing something
• district: Area of a country, city, or town
• span: Distance between two supports of a bridge
• altitude: Height of something above sea level
• flock: Group of animals or birds that live together
• narrow: Not wide; short from one side to the other
• century: Period of 100 years
• throne: Special elaborate chair on which king/queen sits
• imperial: Of an empire or an emperor
• attract: To make something move closer using magnetic force
• build: Your physical shape; physique
• balcony: Platform with a rail projecting out of a building
• genocide: Deliberate destruction of a group of people
• middle: Place that is halfway between two things
• head: To hit a ball with your head in a game
• bliss: Great joy or happiness
• backdrop: Contextual meaning or background
• monument: Something built to remember an event or person
• find: To become aware of something that is happening
• palace: Official home of a ruler, such as a king or queen
• include: To make someone, something part of a group
• charming: Being very likable; attractive
• popular: Liked or enjoyed by many people
• scenic: Having beautiful scenery
• picturesque: Pretty/interesting in a cute, old-fashioned way
• highlight: Best or most interesting part of something
• world: All the humans, events, activities on the earth
• area: Amount of measured space
• designate: To officially choose for a position; appoint
• crown: To put a crown on to make someone a king/queen
• tour: To travel to several places to perform a show
• earn: To deserve something because you worked for it
• nature: Person's character or particular way of behaving
• site: Place that is reserved for a particular activity
• hall: Area just inside the entrance of a building
• time: Speed at which music is played; tempo
• prosecution: Lawyers acting to prove a defendant guilty
• residence: Place where a person lives
• castle: Large defensive building in historical times
• landmark: Event that marks a change or turning point
• commemorate: To celebrate the memory of someone or some event
• hike: Large and unexpected increase in price, level etc.
• center: Community place people go health or social reasons
• bridge: Structure built over river, road so you can cross
• visit: To go to a place for a time, usually for a reason
• sprawl: To spread out in an uncontrolled way
• architectural: Concerning architecture
• festive: Colorful, exciting or joyous, as for a celebration
• alpine: Concerning mountains or mountain ranges
• gothic: With mysterious/frightening events, as in a castle
• nickname: Name given by friends or family
• clockwork: Any mechanism of geared wheels driven by a spring
• southeast: Location in the southeastern part of an area