He built a tower of blocks.

Meaning: This means to construct or form a tall, narrow building with several floors using solid pieces of material.

Choice of Words: Built means to construct or form something by putting parts together. Tower means a tall, narrow building, typically with several floors. Blocks means a solid piece of material, typically square or rectangular, used in building or construction.

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He constructed a towering edifice of interlocking cubes.

Meaning: This means that he built a very tall building out of blocks that are connected to each other.

Choice of Words: The word "constructed" is a more formal way of saying "built." "Towering" means very tall. "Edifice" is a fancy word for a building. "Interlocking" means that the blocks are connected to each other. "Cubes" are three-dimensional shapes with six square sides.

With meticulous precision, he assembled a vertical arrangement of rectangular prisms.

Meaning: This means that he very carefully and precisely put together a tall, thin structure out of blocks that are shaped like rectangular prisms.

Choice of Words: The word "meticulous" means very careful and precise. "Precision" means the quality of being very accurate. "Assembled" means to put together. "Vertical" means upright or standing straight up. "Arrangement" means the way in which things are put together. "Rectangular prisms" are three-dimensional shapes with six rectangular sides.

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