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