Words Related to Architecture and Construction

Words Related to Architecture and Construction - Buildings Described 2

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Here you will learn some English words for describing buildings, such as "stucco", "poky", and "inlay".
inlaynoun

decorative patterns made of wood or metal, put into the surface of an object in a way that they level with the surface

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to inlayverb

to put decorative pieces of wood or metal into the surface of an object in a way that they level with the surface

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interior
interioradjective

relating to or located on the inside part of a particular thing

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layoutnoun

the specific way by which a building, book page, garden, etc. is arranged

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loftyadjective

(of a mountain, building, etc.) very tall and outstanding

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to maintainverb

to keep a vehicle, building, road, etc. in good condition by doing regular repairs, renovations, or examinations

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model homenoun

one of several new houses that have been decorated and equipped with all necessary furniture in order to be displayed for potential buyers

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neglectnoun

the state of not being provided with enough care or attention

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open-plan
open-planadjective

(of buildings or rooms) having no or few walls inside; therefore, with almost no divided parts

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outdoor
outdooradjective

happening, located, or used outside

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palatialadjective

suitable for or like a palace

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pebbledashnoun

a mixture of small stones and cement, used to cover the external building walls

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picturesqueadjective

(particularly of a building or place) having a pleasant appearance, often in an old-fashion manner

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pokyadjective

(of a building or room) not having enough space, in a way that makes one feel uncomfortable

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ramblingadjective

(of buildings) spreading in random directions in an irregular pattern

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run-downadjective

(of a place or building) in a very poor condition, often due to negligence

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shellnoun

the external structure of a vehicle or building, particularly when the inside parts are severely damaged by fire, etc. or are still under construction

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spacious
spaciousadjective

(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside

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stucco
stucconoun

a type of plaster used for covering walls and ceilings, which leaves a rough surface and is also used to form decorative structures

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stuccoedadjective

(of a wall or ceiling) decorated or covered with a type of plaster called stucco

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upstairs
upstairsadverb

on or toward a higher part of a building

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upstairsadjective

located on an upper floor

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vacantadjective

(of a house, room, seat, etc. ) empty or unoccupied and available to be used

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vaultedadjective

(of a roof) built in form of a arch or several arches joined together; (of a room or building) consisting of one or several arched roofs

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woodwormnoun

the damage done to wood by an insect called woodworm, marked by many small holes

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wrecknoun

a badly damaged building, ship, car, etc.

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hovelnoun

a small dirty house that is in an extremely poor condition

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indoor
indooradjective

happened, located, or used inside a building

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indoors
indoorsadverb

in or into a building

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air-conditionedadjective

(of vehicles or buildings) equipped with a cooling system that dries the air

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neglectnoun

the act of not giving enough care or attention to someone or something

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