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capstone—a stone used at the top of a wall or other structure.
cornerstone—the first stone placed at a spot where two walls
meet, usually considered the starting point of construction.
dome—an element of architecture that resembles the hollow
upper half of a sphere.
edifice—a large building with an imposing appearance.
facade—the decorative front of a building.
foundation—the stone and mortar base built below ground that
supports a building, bridge, monument, or other structure.
hallowed—holy, consecrated, sacred, or revered.
keystone—the architectural piece at the crown of a vault or
arch which marks its apex, locking the other pieces into
position.
memorial—something designed to help people remember a
person or event in history.
obelisk—a shaft of stone that tapers at the peak.
pantheon—a public building containing monuments to a nation’s
heroes.
pedestal—the base or support on which a statue, obelisk, or
column is mounted.
portico—a roof supported by columns, usually extending out
from a building.
rotunda—a large and high circular hall or room in a building,
usually surmounted by a dome.
standard—a flag or banner that is adopted as an emblem or
symbol by a nation.
symbol—an item that represents or stands for something else.
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Series Glossary