Продвинутый Словарный Запас для TOEFL - Архитектура

the study or art of building and designing houses

relating to the study or art of constructing or designing a building

a gray powdery substance that becomes hard if it is mixed with water and sand, used for construction purposes such as sticking bricks of a wall together

wood that has been cut into specific pieces to be used for building purposes

a substance that is a mixture of sand, cement, and water, used for fixing bricks and stones in a building

a material with a soft texture that is a combination of sand, water, and lime which is used to cover walls and ceilings to smooth their surface

a long bar of iron or metal that supports the weight of a building

a structure consisting of metal poles with wooden planks on them that are put against a building so that workers can climb it or stand on it while constructing the building

to strengthen a substance or structure, particularly by adding extra material to it

to make a building or a place look good again by repairing or painting it

a hard layer of cement, stone, etc. that serves as the underground support of a building

to build or assemble a structure or object in an upright position

a detailed plan or design, typically technical or architectural, that outlines the dimensions, materials, and specifications for construction or production

(of a building) to fall apart

to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

a heavy metal ball hanging from a crane that is struck against a building to destroy it

a large, powerful vehicle with a wide steel blade at its front that is used to destroy buildings or move earth

the front of a building, particularly one that is large and has an elegant appearance

the skilled trade or craft of working with stone, bricks, or other masonry materials to construct buildings, walls, or other structures

a curved symmetrical structure that supports the weight above it, used in bridges or buildings

an apartment on top of a tall building

a building's roof that is rounded

a private room that is mostly used as bedroom

a flat paved area, particularly one next to a building or restaurant, where people can sit, eat, relax, etc.

a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach

a small roofed building with open sides, usually in a garden

any of the apartments in a condominium

an arch-covered passage along the side of a group of buildings

a large building or hall where people are gathered to attend a concert, public speech, play, etc.

an open building that is round or oval in shape and has a space in the middle surrounded by several seats, originated in ancient Roman and Greek architecture used for public entertainments such as sports or drama

(of buildings) having many floors

(architecture) used to describe the building style prevalent in Western Europe in the 12th-16th centuries, whose characteristics are high ceilings, tall pillars, pointed windows and arches that are mostly made of stone

of characteristics of a highly ornate and detailed style in European art, architecture, or music from the 17th to early 18th century

reflecting the architectural or decorative style that was common in America during the 18th century, particularly the period it was under British rule

denoting or relating to Queen Victoria or her reign from 1837 to 1901