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This set of flashcards helps learners of English at the university level. It focuses on vocabulary and expressions related to architecture, global development, and social issues, with key terms like "bamboo," "population growth," and "economic feasibility." The platform supports backward learning, allowing users to switch between languages for comprehensive practice. Ideal for students and professionals, it aids in expanding vocabulary and understanding complex topics, supporting intermediate to advanced learners in their language journey.

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Precisely, carefully, he's hard to read

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Having the control, challenges during the flight, the love of aerodinymic shapes

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By drawing

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Mother was a waitress, Father pawn-shop manager

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Meanstreets of Manchester

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Work ethic, he never got to know them so well because they were always working

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He gave him an office and an project to work on

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Moves your spirit, spiritual experience and use all senses, makes your live feels better

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Old Yales University, 1961, paul rudolph

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Hen encouraged and pushed him to develope himself fully, he believed in him, and tried to bring out what he wanted to do

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Key to survival, compensate booms and recessions in different states

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He's always there first, trying to be with the people

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Philosophy, not a building, make it have it own live

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Create landmarkes that become symbols of who and what we are

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Create a symbol of unified germany

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Draw in light, celebrate processional route for visitors

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They are still really important

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National front door

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Easy to understand, natural oriantation

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Largest building on the planet

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lying dragon

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4 yeras

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You have to be immune to criticism

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