At my place
This type of house is made mainly of wood logs and is often found in forests or mountain areas.
log cabin
This happens when there are too many cars on the road and traffic moves very slowly or stops completely.
traffic jam
This crime involves hitting someone with a car and escaping without stopping.
hit-and-run driver
This verb means to restore or improve an old building so it looks good again.
renovate
This style of art breaks objects into geometric shapes and different perspectives.
Cubism
This adjective describes clothes that are old, untidy, and in poor condition.
shabby
This official agreement stops fighting between countries, often temporarily.
This noun refers to a small shelter or decorative structure often found in gardens or parks.
gazebo
This road only allows cars to drive in one direction.
one-way street
If your car is parked illegally, the police may attach this device to the wheel.
clamp/boot
This colourful type of window is commonly found in churches and castles.
stained glass
This type of art shows real people or objects in a recognisable way, rather than abstract forms.
Figurative Art
This fabric is soft, smooth, and often associated with luxury clothing.
velvet
This word refers to military service that people are forced by law to join.
conscription
This term describes illegally living in or occupying an abandoned or empty building.
squatting
This is a circular intersection where drivers go around a central point to choose an exit.
roundabot
This dangerous driving behaviour means driving through a traffic light after it turns red.
jump a red light
This open area inside castle walls is often surrounded by buildings or corridors.
courtyard
In a painting, this area appears closest to the viewer.
foreground
This adjective describes clothes that are made especially to fit one person perfectly.
tailored
This protective piece of equipment is worn to stop bullets from injuring soldiers or police officers.
bulletproof vest
This type of housing is owned by the local government and rented to people, often at lower prices.
council house or flat
This is a road used only by buses in order to improve public transport.
bus lane
If a car is damaged so badly that it cannot be repaired economically, the insurance company may do this to it.
write a car ff
This room in a castle or palace is usually private and used by royalty.
chamber
This type of artwork is made by combining different materials or objects into one piece.
assemblage
This adjective describes clothing that reveals too much of the body because it is very small or short.
skimpy
This process involves reducing or completely removing weapons from a country or military force.
disarmament
This word describes a small room or cupboard used for storing food and kitchen supplies.
pantry
You must pay to use this type of road.
toll road
When you suddenly turn the steering wheel to avoid something, you do this.
swerve
This is a large, impressive entrance to a building or castle.
portal
This adjective describes colours that are extremely bright and unpleasantly intense.
garish
This adjective describes clothing that is wrinkled and not smooth.
creased
This temporary leave allows soldiers to spend time away from military duties.
furlough