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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5) - Architecture

Here, you will learn some English words related to Architecture that are necessary for the Basic Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
blueprint
[noun]

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

Ex: The blueprint included diagrams and annotations for plumbing and electrical systems .
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structure
[noun]

anything that is built from several parts, such as a house, bridge, etc.

Ex: The ancient Roman aqueduct is an impressive structure that spans several kilometers .
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plan
[noun]

a drawing of a building, city, etc. that shows its position, size, or shape in details

Ex: The urban development team worked on a plan of the downtown area to improve traffic flow .
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a hard layer of cement, stone, etc. that serves as the underground support of a building

Ex: The architect designed the house with a raised foundation to mitigate the risk of flooding in the coastal area .
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material
[noun]

a substance from which things can be made

Ex: Glass is a transparent material made from silica and other additives , used for making windows , containers , and decorative objects .
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ceiling
[noun]

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

Ex: She lies on the floor , imagining shapes on the ceiling.
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roof
[noun]

the structure that creates the outer top part of a vehicle, building, etc.

Ex: The snow on the roof started to melt in the warmth of the sun .
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exit
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a way that enables someone to get out of a room, building, or a vehicle of large capacity

Ex: He pointed out the exit to the visitors , making sure they knew how to leave the museum after their tour .
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staircase
[noun]

a set of stairs inside a building including its surrounding side parts that one can hold on to

Ex: A wooden staircase connected the two levels of the house .
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hallway
[noun]

a space inside a building entrance, which connects to the other rooms

Ex: The fire alarm echoed through the school 's hallway.
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tower
[noun]

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

Ex: The tower collapsed during the storm due to strong winds .
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the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

Ex: Road construction caused delays in traffic.
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the process of modifying the visible features of an area of land, such as adding plants, changing the terrain, or constructing structures, to improve its aesthetic appeal or make it more functional

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column
[noun]

a vertical structural element, often made of stone, that supports the weight of the building above it

Ex: The museum 's entrance was framed by towering columns, adding to its grandeur .
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entrance
[noun]

an opening like a door, gate, or passage that we can use to enter a building, room, etc.

Ex: Tickets can be purchased at the entrance.
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the technique of representing a two-dimensional object in a way that gives the right impression of distance by drawing objects and people that are farther in a smaller size

Ex: The instructor emphasized perspective to improve the students ' spatial accuracy .
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fence
[noun]

a structure like a wall, made of wire, wood, etc. that is placed around an area or a piece of land

Ex: The roses look beautiful along the fence line.
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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 5)
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