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Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Architecture

Here you will learn some English words about architecture, such as "campus", "abandoned", "outdoors", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for Academic IELTS
campus
campus
[noun]

an area of land in which a university, college, or school, along with all their buildings, are situated

Ex: Security patrols the campus to ensure the safety of students and staff .
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cathedral
cathedral
[noun]

the largest and most important church of a specific area, which is controlled by a bishop

Ex: During the holiday season , the cathedral is beautifully decorated with lights and festive ornaments .
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cottage
cottage
[noun]

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

Ex: They dreamed of retiring to a little cottage in the English countryside .
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frame
frame
[noun]

the structure of a building, piece of furniture, vehicle, etc. that supports and shapes it

Ex: The wooden frame of the bridge was reinforced to handle heavier loads .
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impressive
impressive
[Adjective]

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

Ex: The team made an impressive comeback in the final minutes of the game .
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indoors
indoors
[Adverb]

in or into a building, room, etc.

Ex: They spent the evening indoors, watching movies and playing board games.
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skyscraper

a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

Ex: The skyscraper was built to withstand high winds and earthquakes .
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plan
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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abandoned
abandoned
[Adjective]

(of a building, car, etc.) left and not needed or used anymore

Ex: The town became abandoned after the factory closed.
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aisle
aisle
[noun]

a narrow passage in a theater, train, aircraft, etc. that separates rows of seats

Ex: Please keep the aisle clear for safety reasons .
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cellar
cellar
[noun]

an underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment

Ex: The old cellar had thick stone walls that kept it cool even in the summer .
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to collapse

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

Ex: The ancient tower collapsed under the weight of the snow .
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concrete
concrete
[noun]

a hard material used for building structures, made by mixing cement, water, sand, and small stones

Ex: The construction project involved a large amount of concrete for various structures .
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to construct

to build a house, bridge, machine, etc.

Ex: To improve transportation , the city decided to construct a new subway system .
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contemporary
contemporary
[Adjective]

belonging to the current era

Ex: Her novel explores contemporary issues that parallel ongoing social changes .
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downtown
downtown
[Adverb]

toward or within the central or main business area of a town or city

Ex: They decided to head downtown for the weekend festival.
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estate
estate
[noun]

a vast area that is the property of an individual, usually with a large house built on it

Ex: They bought an estate in the countryside , complete with a vineyard and stables .
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outdoors
outdoors
[Adverb]

not inside a building or enclosed space

Ex: He works best when he can spend a few hours outdoors each day .
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external
external
[Adjective]

located on the outer surface of something

Ex: The external surface of the container was coated to prevent rust .
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greenhouse

a glass structure used for growing plants in and protecting them from cold weather

Ex: The school ’s greenhouse is used to teach students about botany .
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landmark
landmark
[noun]

a structure or a place that is historically important

Ex: In Washington , D.C. , the Lincoln Memorial serves as both a tribute to President Lincoln and a powerful landmark of American history .
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property
property
[noun]

a building or the piece of land surrounding it, owned by individuals, businesses, or entities

Ex: The deed and title documents confirm ownership of the property and its legal boundaries .
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to restore

to repair a work of art, building, etc. so that it is in a good condition again

Ex: The team worked for months to restore the old cathedral ’s damaged windows .
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rural
rural
[Adjective]

related to or characteristic of the countryside

Ex: The rural economy is closely tied to activities such as farming , fishing , and forestry .
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urban
urban
[Adjective]

addressing the structures, functions, or issues of cities and their populations

Ex: Urban policy reforms aim to reduce traffic congestion in major cities .
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spacious
spacious
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The conference room was spacious, able to host meetings with large groups of people .
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