Vocabulary Flashcards from Lecture Notes

A collection of vocabulary flashcards derived from lecture notes.

Cottage

A small house, typically in the countryside.

Apartment

A set of rooms forming one residence.

Staircase

A set of stairs.

Ceilings

The upper interior surface of a room.

Platforms

A raised level surface.

Storage

Space for storing items.

Lift shaft

The vertical passage housing an elevator.

Tension

Mental or emotional strain, or the force in physical structures.

Device

A piece of equipment designed for a purpose.

Frame

A structure that supports or encloses.

Construction

The building of something.

Skyscrapers

Very tall buildings.

Landmarks

Notable buildings or places.

Gadget

A small mechanical or electronic device.

Concept

An abstract idea or general notion.

Hoisted

Lifted or raised, especially with a rope.

Hauling

Pulling or dragging with effort.

Trigger

To cause something to happen.

Condemn

To declare something unsafe or wrong.

Demolish

To destroy something.

Develop

To grow or improve something.

Devise

To plan or invent.

Maintain

To keep in good condition.

Occupy

To live in or use space.

Reconstruct

To build again.

Renovate

To repair and improve.

Fasten

To attach or secure something.

Emerge

To come into view or existence.

Depict

To show or represent.

Indebt

To make someone owe something.

Furnish

To provide furniture or equipment.

Concrete

Made of cement.

Steel

Made of steel.

Brick

Made from bricks.

Timber

Made of wood.

Single storey

Having one level.

Multi storey

Having several levels.

High rise

Very tall.

Two storey

Having two levels.

Lovely

Beautiful and pleasant.

Functional

Practical and useful.

Ornate

Elaborately decorated.

Internal

Inside something.

Tough

Strong and durable.

Prominently

In a way that is easily seen.

Slack

Loose or not tight.

Multipurpose

Having many uses.

Full-scale

Of the same size as the original.

Futuristic

Advanced and modern-looking.

Mass-produced

Made in large quantities.

Prefabricated

Manufactured in parts to be assembled later.

Unscratchable

Resistant to being scratched.

Keen to

Eager or enthusiastic.

Skyward

Toward the sky.

Self-propelled

Moving by itself.

Cherish

To value or treasure deeply.

Ratchet

A device allowing motion in one direction only.

Assay Office

A place where metals are tested for purity.

Contraption

A strange or unfamiliar device.

Structure

Something built or assembled.

Residence

A place where someone lives.

Housing

Buildings for people to live in.

Vision

The ability to think about the future.

Cultural symbol

An item representing a culture.

Single family dwelling

A home occupied by one family.

Advertiser

A person or company promoting products.

Pioneer

One of the first to do something.

Heritage

Inherited traditions and values.

Appliance

A device for household use.

Domestic labour

Household work.

Ironers

Machines or people that iron clothes.

Carpet

A floor covering.

Sweeper

A device or person that cleans floors.

Stack

A neat pile of items.

Dinnerware

Plates and utensils used at meals.

Cupboard

A storage cabinet.

Furnishings

Furniture and decor items.

Rugs

Floor coverings.

Draperies

Long curtains.

Masculinity

Qualities traditionally associated with men.

Invented

Created something new.