Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Architecture

the study or art of building and designing houses

relating to the study or art of constructing or designing a building

a gray powdery substance that becomes hard if it is mixed with water and sand, used for construction purposes such as sticking bricks of a wall together

a long bar of iron or metal that supports the weight of a building

to strengthen a substance or structure, particularly by adding extra material to it

to make a building or a place look good again by repairing or painting it

a hard layer of cement, stone, etc. that serves as the underground support of a building

to build or assemble a structure or object in an upright position

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

(of a building) to fall apart

to completely destroy or to knock down a building or another structure

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

a curved symmetrical structure that supports the weight above it, used in bridges or buildings

an apartment on top of a tall building

a building's roof that is rounded

a private room that is mostly used as bedroom

a flat paved area, particularly one next to a building or restaurant, where people can sit, eat, relax, etc.

a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach

a small roofed building with open sides, usually in a garden

an arch-covered passage along the side of a group of buildings

a large building or hall where people are gathered to attend a concert, public speech, play, etc.

an open building that is round or oval in shape and has a space in the middle surrounded by several seats, originated in ancient Roman and Greek architecture used for public entertainments such as sports or drama

(of buildings) having many floors

reflecting the architectural or decorative style that was common in America during the 18th century, particularly the period it was under British rule