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C1 Level Wordlist - Buildings and Construction

Here you will learn some English words about buildings and construction, such as "interior", "assemble", "decay", etc. prepared for C1 learners.

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CEFR C1 Vocabulary
adjacent
[Adjective]

situated next to or near something

Ex: Please park your car in the adjacent to the main entrance .
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architectural
[Adjective]

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

Ex: Students in the architectural program study a wide range of topics , from structural engineering architectural history .
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interior
[Adjective]

located on the inside part of a particular thing

Ex: They inspected interior compartments of the suitcase before packing .
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exterior
[Adjective]

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

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insulated
[Adjective]

covered with a substance that does not let heat, electricity, or sound to enter or escape through it

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municipal
[Adjective]

involving or belonging to the government of a city, town, etc.

Ex: Municipal utilities ensure reliable access to essential services such as water and electricity for residents .
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residential
[Adjective]

(of an area with buildings) designed specially for people to live in

Ex: Residential streets are typically quieter and less congested than major thoroughfares .
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godforsaken
[Adjective]

(of a place) remote and without any appealing or interesting qualities

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suburban
[Adjective]

characteristic of or relating to a residential area outside a city or town

Ex: Suburban schools are known for their high-quality education programs and extracurricular activities .
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vacant
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(of a house, room, seat, etc.) empty or unoccupied and available to be used

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to make something by putting separate parts of something together

Ex: Students were given kits assemble simple robots as part of a science project .
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to decay
[Verb]

(of a structure or an area) to become worse gradually

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

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to erect
[Verb]

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

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to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

Ex: The museum refurbished to attract more visitors .
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to make a building or a place look good again by repairing or painting it

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bungalow
[noun]

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

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court
[noun]

an area surrounded by walls or buildings, often part of a large house

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dome
[noun]

a building's roof that is rounded

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sauna
[noun]

a small room that is often heated with steam and has wooden walls, where people sit for relaxation or health benefits

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igloo
[noun]

a house or shelter in the shape of a dome that is built from blocks of ice or hard snow

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high-rise
[noun]

a very tall building with many floors

Ex: The architect 's design for the high-rise incorporated green spaces and sustainable features .
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a large structure, such as a tower, placed near the coast and equipped with a powerful light that guides or warns the approaching ships

Ex: lighthouse stood as a symbol of resilience , weathering countless storms and centuries of maritime history .
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pier
[noun]

a long platform built from the shore into the sea that people can go for entertainment or a walk

Ex: Local artists displayed their work along pier, attracting admirers with their talent and creativity .
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premises
[noun]

the building and its surrounding land owned or used by a business

Ex: The landlord conducted regular inspections to ensure that tenants were maintaining premises in good condition .
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arch
[noun]

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

Ex: The cathedral 's stained glass windows were framed by intricate arches, showcasing impressive Gothic architecture .
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beam
[noun]

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

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cement
[noun]

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

Ex: She smoothed the cement with a trowel , carefully shaping it into the desired form for the garden path .
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tile
[noun]

a flat piece of baked clay or other material, mostly in the shape of a square, used for covering floors or walls

Ex: The swimming pool was lined with tiles, creating a shimmering mosaic pattern on the water 's surface .
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marble
[noun]

a type of hard smooth rock that is mostly white in color and has colored lines, which is used as building material or in making statues

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crane
[noun]

a very large tall machine used for lifting heavy objects

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escalator
[noun]

a staircase that moves and takes people up or down different levels easily, often found in large buildings like airports, department stores, etc.

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addition
[noun]

a new room added to a building

Ex: The contractor estimated the cost of the addition, factoring in materials , labor , and permits .
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flooring
[noun]

the materials that make up the floor of a building or room

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

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layout
[noun]

the specific way by which a building, book page, garden, etc. is arranged

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embassy
[noun]

a building used as the office or residence of the officials who represent their government in another country

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plumbing
[noun]

the system of pipes for the distribution of water in a building

Ex: The apartment complex experienced plumbing emergency when a pipe burst in the basement .
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chalet
[noun]

a wooden house with a steep sloping roof, often found in mountainous areas in Switzerland

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a single piece of glass in a window

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lobby
[noun]

the area just inside the entrance of a public building such as a hotel, etc.

Ex: The hotel 's lobby was adorned with marble floors and chandeliers .
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thatched
[Adjective]

(of a house or building) having a roof made of dried straw, leaves etc.

Ex: The village was renowned for its thatched cottages , each with its own unique character .
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shovel-ready
[Adjective]

(of a construction project) prepared for the building stage to begin

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to treat something valuable inconsiderately, in a way that affects it badly

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