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B2 Level Wordlist - Buildings and Structures

Here you will learn some English words about buildings and structures, such as "mansion", "penthouse", "duplex", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
mortgage
[noun]

an official contract or arrangement by which a bank gives money to someone as a loan to buy a house and the person agrees to repay the loan over a specified period, usually with interest

Ex: Failure to mortgage payments on time can lead to foreclosure , where the lender repossesses the property .
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property
[noun]

a building or the piece of land surrounding it, owned by individuals, businesses, or entities

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a modern building that is very tall, often built in a city

Ex: skyscraper was built to withstand high winds and earthquakes .
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mansion
[noun]

a very large and impressive house

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a building or a group of buildings in which individual units are owned privately, while common areas and facilities such as hallways, elevators, etc. are owned and managed by all residents

Ex: condominium fee covers maintenance costs for common areas and services provided by the homeowners ' association .
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penthouse
[noun]

an apartment on top of a tall building

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duplex
[noun]

an apartment with two floors each with its own rooms connected by an internal staircase

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complex
[noun]

a set of buildings of the same type and design in the same place

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an area where multiple residential buildings, such as houses, townhouses, or apartments, are constructed to create a new community or neighborhood

Ex: Residents in the housing development enjoy access to amenities such as a community center , playgrounds , and retail shops within walking distance .
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row house
[noun]

a house that is part of a row of similar houses built side by side

Ex: Many urban dwellers row houses for their compact design and proximity to downtown amenities and public transit .
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houseboat
[noun]

a boat designed for living in

Ex: They hosted a party on houseboat, enjoying the sunset over the water .
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attic
[noun]

an area or room directly under the roof of a house, typically used for storage or as an additional living area

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basement
[noun]

an area or room in a house or building that is partially or completely below the ground level

Ex: She rents out basement as a studio apartment to earn extra income .
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cellar
[noun]

an underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment

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nursery
[noun]

a room in an apartment or house that a baby sleeps in

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patio
[noun]

an outdoor area with paved floor belonging to a house used for sitting, relaxing or eating in

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rooftop
[noun]

the external surface of a building roof

Ex: The buildingrooftop is equipped with solar panels to generate electricity .
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doorbell
[noun]

a bell operated by a button outside a house or apartment that makes a sound when pushed, particularly to inform the inhabitants inside

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doorstep
[noun]

a small step in front of the main door of a building or house

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doorway
[noun]

the area around the door at the entrance to a house, room, etc.

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a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

Ex: air conditioning in the car was a lifesaver during the long road trip .
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a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

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a device or alarm that starts beeping if it detects smoke or fire

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bureau
[noun]

a piece of furniture with drawers used for storing clothes and personal items

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drawer
[noun]

a sliding box-shaped piece of furniture found within a desk, dresser, or cabinet, used for organizing and storing items

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an object for collecting and temporarily storing trash or waste materials, often placed outside a house

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chore
[noun]

a task, especially a household one, that is done regularly

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to mop
[Verb]

to clean a surface by wiping it with a handle attached to a sponge or cloth at its end

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to scrub
[Verb]

to clean a surface by rubbing it very hard using a brush, etc.

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to sweep
[Verb]

to clean a place by using a broom

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to vacuum
[Verb]

to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, etc.

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to wipe
[Verb]

to clean or dry a surface using a cloth, etc.

Ex: The wiped the cutting board clean after chopping vegetables .
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to equip a room, house, etc. with furniture

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to coat
[Verb]

to put a substance over the surface of something, often as a covering

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blueprint
[noun]

a detailed plan or design, typically technical or architectural, that outlines the dimensions, materials, and specifications for construction or production

Ex: blueprint included diagrams and annotations for plumbing and electrical systems .
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