Share Infrastructure Vocabulary Review - IELTS - Unit 13
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The outline or silhouette of buildings, typically seen from a distance, that defines the overall appearance of a city's central area or skyline.
City skyline
Streets paved with small, irregularly shaped stones or bricks, often found in older or historic parts of cities.
Cobbled Roads/Streets
A designated area, typically with historical or architectural significance, where special regulations and planning restrictions are applied to protect its character and heritage.
Conservation area
Charming or attractive in an old-fashioned or picturesque way, often used to describe small towns or streets with a unique charm.
Quaint
Expensive or costing a lot of money, suggesting that something may be beyond what one considers reasonable or affordable.
Pricey
Something that is excessively expensive or priced higher than its perceived value or worth.
Overpriced
Something that offers a favorable balance between cost and quality, providing benefits or satisfaction that justify its price.
Good value
Full of energy, activity, or excitement; bustling with life and vigor.
Lively
Describing streets or areas bordered or adorned with trees along their sides, often providing shade and a scenic environment.
Tree-lined (street)
A tall building with many floors or levels, typically found in urban areas, often used for residential or commercial purposes.
High-rise (flats)
Large, impressive structures that command attention or respect due to their size, architecture, or presence.
Imposing buildings
A neglected or abandoned area within a city, often characterized by derelict buildings, vacant lots, and a lack of amenities or development.
Urban wasteland
Scattered or spread untidily over an area, often used to describe objects or debris.
Strewn (with litter)
Extending over a large area in a disorganized or haphazard manner, often used to describe urban development or suburban expansion
Sprawling
Referring to heavy traffic congestion where vehicles are closely packed together and moving slowly or not at all.
Bumper-to-Bumper (traffic)
Informal settlements or slums characterized by makeshift dwellings constructed from scrap materials, often lacking basic amenities and infrastructure.
Shanty towns
