B2 Level Wordlist - City Structures

Here you will learn some English words about city structures, such as "abandoned", "classical", "external", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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B2 Level Wordlist
abandoned [adjective]

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

Ex:
classical [adjective]

related to the language, literature, art, or culture of ancient Rome and Greece

Ex: She specializes in classical literature , focusing on works by Homer and Virgil .
external [adjective]

located on the outer surface of something

Ex: She inspected the car for any external damage after the accident .
industrial [adjective]

related to the manufacturing or production of goods on a large scale

Ex: Environmental regulations aim to mitigate the impact of industrial activities on air and water quality .
open-plan [adjective]

(of buildings or rooms) having few or no internal walls, creating a large, open space

Ex: The school 's library was redesigned into an open-plan layout to accommodate more students .
spacious [adjective]

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

Ex: The hotel suite was spacious , with separate areas for sleeping , lounging , and dining .

to build a house, bridge, machine, etc.

Ex: Skilled carpenters were hired to construct custom-made furniture for the luxury hotel .
brick [noun]

a block of baked clay, mostly used to build houses, walls, etc.

Ex: The old building was made of weathered bricks , showing its age .
column [noun]

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

Ex: The interior of the cathedral was adorned with ornate columns carved from marble .
concrete [noun]

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

Ex: She designed a beautiful patio using colored concrete for an attractive finish .

a piece of land that new buildings are being built or are planned to be built, often with the purpose of urban expansion or improvement

Ex: Residents protested against the high-rise development that would change the character of their neighborhood .
digger [noun]

a machine used for digging earth

Ex: The construction crew rented a large digger for the project .
passage [noun]

a narrow hallway that provides access to rooms inside a building or between other buildings

Ex: The old mansion had a hidden passage that connected to the garden .
exit [noun]

a part of a road through which vehicles can move on to another

Ex: He missed the exit and had to drive several miles before finding another way back .
hut [noun]

a small simple house or shelter that usually has only one room

Ex: The fishing village was dotted with colorful huts along the shore .
to level [verb]

to destroy a building, area, etc. completely

Ex: The controlled explosion leveled the condemned building , clearing the space for urban renewal .

to build something once again, after it has been destroyed or severely damaged

Ex: The city plans to rebuild the old bridge using modern materials .
ruin [noun]

(plural) the remains of something such as a building after it has been seriously damaged or destroyed

Ex: The archaeologists worked to preserve the historical ruins .
curb [noun]

the raised edge at the side of a street, usually made of stone

Ex: A high curb can pose a challenge for people with mobility issues .
landfill [noun]

a piece of land under which waste material is buried

Ex: The old landfill site is being transformed into a park .
sewer [noun]

a system of underground pipes and tunnels used to carry away used water and waste matter from houses, factories, etc.

Ex: Raw sewage leaked into the river due to a malfunction in the sewer network .
landmark [noun]

a structure or a place that is historically important

Ex:
monument [noun]

a structure built in honor of a public figure or a special event

Ex: The local community raised funds to build a monument dedicated to the town ’s founder .
facility [noun]

a place or a building is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

Ex: The community center is a multi-purpose facility offering classes , sports programs , and events .
casino [noun]

a place where people play and bet their money on gambling games

Ex: The luxurious casino featured high-stakes poker tables and gourmet restaurants .

a building containing judicial courts, offices of judges, etc.

Ex: The historic courthouse has been preserved as a landmark .
disco [noun]

a place or party at which people dance to music

Ex: He loved going to the disco every weekend to socialize with friends .

a private institute where old people live and are taken care of

Ex: Activities such as bingo and arts and crafts are organized regularly at the nursing home .

a small building, often in a village, that is used as a school

Ex: Community meetings are sometimes held in the old schoolhouse .

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

Ex: A beehive is a remarkable natural structure created by bees .

a building in which the officials of a town work

Ex: The town hall is also used for community events and celebrations .

a place where dead bodies are prepared in order to be buried or burned

Ex: The staff at the funeral home provided compassionate support to the grieving family .

a piece of land where dead people are buried, often situated near a church

Ex: The graveyard was peaceful , surrounded by tall trees and birds singing .
tomb [noun]

an overground or underground grave that is large in size and is often made of stone

Ex: Visitors came from far and wide to see the famous royal tomb .