Taj Mahal Vocabulary

Mr. Toole (Canada)
Here are some of the important words from the article from pp83-85 in the Mosaic 2 Reading Textbook.
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  1. proverb
    a condensed but memorable saying embodying an important fact
    "The greedy person pays twice," he said last year, citing a Russian proverb.
  2. symmetry
    balance among the parts of something
    Even humans are known to look for symmetry in mates, as a quick measure of fitness. New York Times (Aug 20, 2012)
  3. calculated
    carefully thought out in advance
    I have friends who are very calculated – they have everything written out.
  4. aspect
    a characteristic to be considered
    Each aspect can be enjoyed in the real world, just not all in the same place.
  5. memorial
    a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
    He proposed in December in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
  6. mausoleum
    a large burial chamber, usually above ground
    Eventually a permanent mausoleum was built where Lenin's body, having been treated numerous times, still resides.
  7. draftsman
    an artist skilled at drawing
    He was an avid draftsman, sketching throughout his life. New York Times (Dec 22, 2011)
  8. minaret
    a slender tower with balconies, especially on a mosque
    The mosque was, for instance, designed with a symbolic minaret discreetly attached to the main building.
  9. dome
    a concave shape whose concavity faces downward
    After lights went out in the Super Dome in the third quarter, an ad for the third "Iron Man" film aired. Seattle Times (Feb 3, 2013)
  10. alcove
    a small recess opening off a large room or garden
    Writers hid in alcoves as conversing cleaners and security guards walked past inches away.
  11. octagonal
    of or relating to or shaped like an octagon
    Many of the rooms are octagonal, because he loved the shape. Washington Post (Jun 30, 2011)
  12. crypt
    a cellar or vault or underground burial chamber
    Even as crypts are being dug and the dead buried, life buzzes around the cemetery. Seattle Times (Jul 5, 2012)
  13. structure
    a complex entity made of many parts
    Shortly afterward, the structure was set on fire.
  14. vast
    unusually great in size or amount or extent or scope
    In Brazil, vast areas of the Amazon are turning into cattle ranches and soybean farms. Scientific American (Feb 22, 2013)
Created on Mon Feb 25 13:20:01 EST 2013 (updated Mon Feb 25 13:41:07 EST 2013)

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