| A | B |
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| architecture N. | buildings and other human-made structures |
| civilization N. | a highly developed and organized society |
| wonder N. | something remarkable or impressive that causes surprise or amazement |
| imposing Adj. | large, impressive, and appearing to be important |
| monument N. | a structure built to remind people of an event or a person |
| continent N. | one of the seven large landmasses of the earth |
| proclaim V. | to make a public announcement |
| species N. | one of the groups into which living things are |
| task N. | a job or chore |
| temporarily Adv. | for a short time |
| immortal N. | someone or something that lives forever |
| mortal N. | a human or other living thing who will one day die |
| myth N. | a story that tells about gods or goddesses or explains something in nature |
| fetid Adj. | having a disgusting smell |
| furtively Adv. | secretly; in a sneaky way |
| lair N. | an animal's den or hiding place |
| landmark N. | a famous building or site that is easily identified |
| marvel V. | to feel wonder and admiration about something or someone |
| controversial Adj. | causing strong public disagreement or disapproval |
| identity N. | who someone is or what something is |
| symbolize V. | to represent something, such as an idea or a belief |
| widespread Adj. | happening in many places or to a great number of people |
| exterior N. | the outside surface of something |
| motif N. | a repeated shape or design in art or architecture |
| toil V. | to work very hard |
| constellation N. | a group of stars that forms a shape or pattern |
| bolt N. | a strong metal pin with spiral grooves, used to hold things together when anchored with a nut |
| clutch V. | hold on tightly to something |
| grim Adj | gloomy, stern, and unpleasant |
| riveter N. | a worker who fastens together pieces of metal |
| stake N. | something of value, such as money, that is bet or risked |
| will N. | determination or strong purpose |
