1. Await (verb) Wait for
2. Facelift (noun) changes made to a building or place to make it look more attractive
The town has recently been given a facelift.
The bank is planning to give its 1930s building a complete facelift.
3. Paved (adj.) Covered with large flat stones or concrete
4. Manicured (adj.) very neat and tidy
The ball rolled across the immaculately manicured lawn.
The hotel is surrounded by perfectly manicured gardens.
5. Makeover (noun) The act of changing something in order to make it look different
It’s time we gave the kitchen a makeover.
6. Coat (noun) a thin layer of a paint or other substance
He applied a light coat of varnish.
I’ll give the walls a quick coat of paint.
7. Classy (adj.) of high quality; expensive and/or fashionable
We have many classy restaurants in the town.
8. Showcase (verb) to show the best qualities or features of something
The main aim of the exhibition is to showcase British design.
9. dilapidated (of furniture and buildings) old and in very bad condition
The old house was in a somewhat dilapidated condition.
10. rusted = covered in rust (rust= a red-brown substance that is formed on some metals by the action of water and air)
11. Worn out (of a thing) badly damaged and/or no longer useful
These shoes are worn out.
12. Potholed road = a road with large rough holes in the surface
13. Hardly (adv.) almost not
14. Incentive (noun) = something that encourages
15. Ambitious (adj.) needing a lot of effort, money or time to succeed
Several interns will be working on three ambitious new projects.
16. Intend (verb) plan
17. Revamp (verb) to change something in order to improve it and make it seem more modern
The walled garden was completely revamped last year.
18. Curriculum (noun) the subjects studied in a school, college, etc. and what each subject includes