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NEW WORDS
Nouns.
- arch (plural: arches) a usually curved structure forming the upper edge of an open space and supporting the weight above it, as in a bridge or doorway.
- architect (plural: architects) one who designs and supervises the construction of buildings or other large structures.
- architecture the art and science of designing and erecting buildings.
- atrium (plural: atriums) a usually skylit central area, often containing plants, in some modern buildings, especially of a public or commercial nature.
- bridge (plural: bridges) a structure spanning and providing passage over a gap or barrier, such as a river or roadway.
- building (plural: buildings) any relatively permanent enclosed structure on a plot of land, having a roof and usuually windows.
- cloister (plural: cloisters) a quadrangle enclosed by an open colonnade and a covered walk.
- courtyard (plural: courtyards) an open space surrounded by walls or buildings, adjoining or within a building such as a large house or housing complex.
- dome (plural: domes) a hemispherical roof or vault or a structure of similar form.
- facade (plural: facades) the face of a building, especially the main front.
- high-rise building (plural: buildings) relating to or being a tall building that is equipped with elevators and usually has many stories.
- occupancy (plural: occupancies)thepossession or tenancy of a property.
- skyscraper (plural: skyscrapers) a very tall multistorey building.
- storey (plural: stories) a floor or level of a building.
VISUAL VOCABULARY
- Let’s visit some famous buildings, structures and bridges in the United States
- Let’s visit some famous buildings, structures and bridges in Canada
- Let’s visit some famous buildings, structures and bridges in the United Kingdom
- Let’s visit some famous buildings, structures and bridges in Ireland
- Let’s visit some famous buildings, structures and bridges in Australia
- Let’s visit some famous buildings, structures and bridges in New Zealand
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