ESL Fast 365 Essays #43 The Golden Gate Bridge

Mrs. N (United States of America)
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  1. breathtaking
    causing awe or astonishment
    The region with its bay has one of the most breathtaking views in the world, and part of which is the historic Golden Gate Bridge.
  2. mired
    entangled or hindered
    Construction on the bridge began in 1933, while the country was deeply mired in the Great Depression.
  3. recognizable
    easily perceived; easy to become aware of
    One of the most beautiful, and recognizable California landmarks is the Golden Gate Bridge in the city of San Francisco.
  4. landmark
    a prominent or well-known object in a particular place
    One of the most beautiful, and recognizable California landmarks is the Golden Gate Bridge in the city of San Francisco.
  5. iconic
    relating to a symbolic figure
    It is perhaps the most iconic and recognizable landmark in the entire United States.
  6. scaffold
    a temporary arrangement erected around a building
    Remarkably, only one worker had died up to that date, but on that date, a scaffolding collapsed killing 10 men in the tragic accident.
  7. controversial
    marked by or capable of causing disagreement
    Construction of the bridge was controversial at the time.
  8. bay
    an indentation of a shoreline smaller than a gulf
    The bridge spans the San Francisco Bay, and is part of a network of five main bridges that cross the bay in the San Francisco and Oakland area.
  9. span
    the distance or interval between two points
    The bridge spans the San Francisco Bay, and is part of a network of five main bridges that cross the bay in the San Francisco and Oakland area.
  10. peninsula
    a large mass of land projecting into a body of water
    The bridge connects San Francisco to the San Francisco peninsula in Marin County through both California State Route 1, and U.S.
  11. concentrated
    gathered together or made less diffuse
    The construction plan approved concentrated on safety for the workers who would be involved in the construction, and it worked well until February 17, 1937.
  12. collapse
    break down, literally or metaphorically
    Remarkably, only one worker had died up to that date, but on that date, a scaffolding collapsed killing 10 men in the tragic accident.
  13. tragic
    very sad, especially involving grief or death or destruction
    Remarkably, only one worker had died up to that date, but on that date, a scaffolding collapsed killing 10 men in the tragic accident.
  14. contribute
    give, provide, or supply something
    The material used to build the bridge also contributed to the manufacturing, distribution, and transportation.
  15. remarkable
    unusual or striking
    Remarkably, only one worker had died up to that date, but on that date, a scaffolding collapsed killing 10 men in the tragic accident.
  16. entire
    constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
    It is perhaps the most iconic and recognizable landmark in the entire United States.
Created on Sat May 15 11:11:58 EDT 2021

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