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English vocab #2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Abut | V. to border on; to touch along a side or on one end |
| Amphitheater | N. an arena surrounded by rows of seats sloping upward from the center |
| Bevel | N. lines or surface joining at any but a ninety-degree angle |
| Boudoir | N. a woman private dressing room, sitting room, or bedroom |
| Caryatid | N. a supporting column carved into a female figure |
| Cistern | N. a tank for collecting and storing rainwater |
| Crypt | N. an underground burial vault, especially one under a church |
| Deterioration | N. a process of degeneration or decline in quality |
| Edifice | N. a building, especially an imposing or large structure |
| Foyer | N. a lobby or entrance |
| Frieze | N. a plain or decorative band along the top wall |
| Minaret | N. a tall tower on a mosque ringed by balconies from which a caller summons people to prayer |
| Nave | N. the central part or hall of church interior, flanked by aisles. |
| Ornate | ADJ. elaborately decorated |
| Parapet | N. a protective wall or railing along or balcony |
| Pediment | N. the triangular space formed by the tip of the pitched roof |
| Peristyle | N. the columns surrounding a temple, court, or other structure |
| Raze | V. to demolish; to level to the ground. |
| Refurbish | V. to renovate; to brighten or freshen up. |
| Rotunda | N. a round building or room, usually dome-covered |