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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Dwelling & Inhabiting
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to abide
[Verb]
to live or stay in a particular place
Ex: During the summer months , numerous vacationers choose to abide in beachfront cottages , enjoying the sun and sea .
abode
[noun]
a period of residence or temporary stay in a place
Ex: Their three-week abode on the research vessel yielded groundbreaking oceanographic data .
to acclimate
[Verb]
to adjust to a new environment or situation
Ex: As a foreign exchange student , he worked hard to acclimate to the different academic expectations .
alcove
[noun]
a recessed part of a wall that is built further back from the rest of it
Ex: The art gallery had a special alcove dedicated to showcasing sculptures , illuminated by soft overhead lighting .
denizen
[noun]
a resident in a particular place
Ex: The ancient ruins were once inhabited by the denizens of a long-forgotten civilization , leaving behind traces of their existence for archaeologists to uncover .
sojourn
[noun]
a temporary residence, often for relaxation or exploration
Ex: She cherished her sojourn in the quaint bed-and-breakfast during her travels .
skid row
[noun]
a poor area in a town or city in which a lot of homeless or drunk people live
Ex: Efforts are currently underway to provide housing and support services to the homeless population in Skid Row.
to abut
[Verb]
to adjoin or border upon something, typically in a direct manner
Ex: If the new development proceeds as planned , the park will soon abut the residential area .
contiguous
[Adjective]
sharing a common border or touching at some point
Ex: The contiguous counties in the region worked together to address environmental concerns .
cloistered
[Adjective]
enclosed by a covered walkway surrounding an interior courtyard
Ex: The architect restored the cloistered passage , reviving its carved capitals and vaulted ceiling .
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