Master C2-level vocabulary related to structural features. Highly precise, academic mastery.
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Which word means "A shallow recess in a wall; a specialized market segment"?
Which word means "An external angle of a wall; a cornerstone"?
Which word means "The central stone at the summit of an arch; a vital element"?
Which word means "The horizontal structure above columns in classical architecture"?
Which word means "A grotesque carved figure projecting from a building, usually a waterspout"?
Which word means "The flat slab on top of a column capital; a counting frame"?
Which word means "A framework of arched ribs supporting a ceiling vault"?
Which word means "An open-sided covered gallery or arcade along a building"?
Which word means "Having a roof supported by rows of columns"?
Which word means "A projecting support built against a wall; to support or reinforce"?
Key words and definitions covered in this exercise
niche
A shallow recess in a wall; a specialized market segment
quoin
An external angle of a wall; a cornerstone
keystone
The central stone at the summit of an arch; a vital element
entablature
The horizontal structure above columns in classical architecture
gargoyle
A grotesque carved figure projecting from a building, usually a waterspout
abacus
The flat slab on top of a column capital; a counting frame
rib vault
A framework of arched ribs supporting a ceiling vault
loggia
An open-sided covered gallery or arcade along a building
hypostyle
Having a roof supported by rows of columns
buttress
A projecting support built against a wall; to support or reinforce
Master C2-level vocabulary related to structural features. Highly precise, academic mastery. Includes 10 multiple choice questions. 10 vocabulary words...
Which word means "A shallow recess in a wall; a specialized market segment"?
Which word means "An external angle of a wall; a cornerstone"?
Which word means "The central stone at the summit of an arch; a vital element"?
Which word means "The horizontal structure above columns in classical architecture"?
Which word means "A grotesque carved figure projecting from a building, usually a waterspout"?
Which word means "The flat slab on top of a column capital; a counting frame"?
Which word means "A framework of arched ribs supporting a ceiling vault"?
Which word means "An open-sided covered gallery or arcade along a building"?
Which word means "Having a roof supported by rows of columns"?
Which word means "A projecting support built against a wall; to support or reinforce"?

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