Descriptions for buildings & areas

Question 1

likely to achieve success in the near future. It’s an {…} area. Property prices round there are soaring at the moment.

Answer 1

up-and-coming

Question 2

dangerous or violent (for the area). It’s a {…} part of town. I would steer clear of it after dark.

Answer 2

rough

Question 3

weak or in bad condition. {…} buildings or areas are in very bad condition.

Answer 3

run down

Question 4

impressive and large or important. both area & building

Answer 4

grand

Question 5

extremely beautiful or attractive. {…} building

Answer 5

stunning

Question 6

rich. having a lot of money or owning a lot of things. for area

Answer 6

affluent

Question 7

A {…} road, area, etc. has only private houses, not offices and factories.

Answer 7

residential

Question 8

not having the things that are necessary for a pleasant life, such as enough money, food, or good living conditions. for area.

Answer 8

deprived

Question 9

extremely ugly or bad. for both area & building

Answer 9

hideous

Question 10

to rise very quickly. House prices {…} a further 20 percent.

Answer 10

soar

Question 11

remove

Answer 11

knock down

Question 12

escape. It’s a rough part of town. I would {…} {…} of it after dark.

Answer 12

steer clear