Short Articles for Reading 2nd-Book 3 Unit06 (E)

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세트공유

heritage

the customs, beliefs, traditions, etc. of a group or nation
We must all take care to preserve our national heritage.

distressed

feeling extreme sorrow, suffering, or trouble
The news of the car crash left her in distress.

commission

to hire; to agree to pay money in exchange for work
The president commissioned the artist to paint a portrait of him.

mausoleum

a building that contains the grave of a rich person
The Taj Mahal is an elaborate mausoleum, a tomb made to tribute the emperor’s beloved wife.

architect

one who designs the construction of buildings
Beth studied architecture and now she works as a(n) architect in Paris.

construct

to build
It took hundreds of years to construct the Great Wall of China.

dome

a large roof that is partially spherical
A large dome covers the arena.

reflect

to throw back light or heat
The mirror reflects the light into his eyes.

chamber

a room
The girl was tired. She went to her chamber for a nap.

cenotaph

a structure built to honor someone buried elsewhere
The cenotaph stands as a remembrance of those killed during the war.

elaborate

having very complicated detail
The stained glass windows had elaborate designs.

tribute

something done to show admiration for another
The fan gave him flowers as a tribute to his victory.