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Academic IELTS (Band 8 and Above) - Architecture

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

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (8)
atrium

a large area typically with glass walls or roof in the middle of a building such a shopping center

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vault

an architectural structure, often made of stone or concrete, that forms a curved or arched ceiling or roof, providing strength, support, and architectural beauty to a space

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facade

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

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foyer

a large space at the entrance of a hotel or theater where people can wait or meet

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gable

the upper part of a house wall in the shape of a triangle where it meets a sloping roof

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mezzanine

a floor situated between two other floors of a building, which is smaller compared to the two

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parapet

a low protective wall or railing built along the edge of a roof, balcony, bridge, or other elevated structure to prevent people from falling

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pergola

an outdoor structure with a framework of vertical posts and cross-beams, often covered with climbing plants for shade

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portico

a covered entrance or porch with columns, typically leading to the main entrance of a building and serving as a decorative architectural feature

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vestibule

a small entrance hall or lobby located just inside the main entrance of a building, serving as a transitional space between the exterior and the interior

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veranda

a roofed area with an open front at the ground level, which is attached to the side of a house

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alcove

a recessed part of a wall that is built further back from the rest of it

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nook

a small, cozy corner created where two walls meet

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