Solutions - Intermediate - Unit 4 - 4A

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 4 - 4A in the Solutions Intermediate coursebook, such as "conservatory", "dilapidated", "hedge", etc.

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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

Ex: They discovered old family heirlooms stored in boxes in the attic while cleaning out the house .

basement [noun]

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

Ex: He keeps his workout equipment in the basement to have a private gym space .

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

Ex: She found a hidden door in the kitchen that led down to the cellar .

conservatory [noun]

a room with a roof and walls made of glass, often affixed to one side of a building, used for relaxing or growing plants in

Ex: The conservatory served as a botanical laboratory , where scientists conducted research and experiments to study plant growth and behavior in controlled environments .

drive [noun]

a short road or path leading from a street to a building

Ex: The old stone drive was worn down from years of use .

extension [noun]

an extra telephone connected to the main phone line in a house

Ex: They installed a new phone system with multiple extensions to accommodate the growing workforce .

fence [noun]

a structure like a wall, made of wire, wood, etc. that is placed around an area or a piece of land

Ex: The garden is surrounded by a wooden fence .

garage [noun]

a building, usually next or attached to a house, in which cars or other vehicles are kept

Ex: He decided to convert the garage into a small workshop for his woodworking hobby .

gate [noun]

the part of a fence or wall outside a building that we can open and close to enter or leave a place

Ex: The wooden gate led to a beautiful garden .

hall [noun]

a passage that is inside a house or building with rooms on both side

Ex: The children were playing in the hall , running from one room to another .

hedge [noun]

a row of closely-planted bushes or small trees that form a boundary, particularly on the edge of a garden, road, or field

Ex: He planted a hedge around the backyard to create a natural fence .

landing [noun]

an area located between two sets of stairs or at the top of a staircase

Ex: The hallway continued from the landing , leading to several bedrooms .

lawn [noun]

an area of grass, typically in a yard or garden, that is cut and maintained at a short length

Ex: The community park featured a spacious lawn perfect for picnics and outdoor activities .

path [noun]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

Ex: She walked along the path every morning .

patio [noun]

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

Ex: She decorated the patio with potted plants and string lights to create a cozy atmosphere .

pond [noun]

an area containing still water that is comparatively smaller than a lake, particularly one that is made artificially

Ex: Children delighted in feeding the fish that inhabited the clear waters of the small pond in the park .

porch [noun]

a structure with a roof and no walls at the entrance of a house

Ex: During summer storms , we gather on the screened porch to listen to the rain .

shutter [noun]

a movable blind used to cover a window, typically made of wood, metal, or plastic, and often used for privacy, light control, or decoration

Ex: He opened the shutters to let in the morning light .

sliding door [noun]

a door that moves horizontally along a track

Ex: The bedroom had a sliding door leading to a small private garden .

stair [noun]

a series of steps connecting two floors of a building, particularly built inside a building

Ex: She sat on the bottom stair to tie her shoelaces .

swimming pool [noun]

a specially designed structure that holds water for people to swim in

Ex: My friend 's backyard has a small , but refreshing , swimming pool .

room [noun]

a space in a building with walls, a floor, and a ceiling where people do different activities

Ex: There is a small room next to the living room for reading .

type [noun]

a class or group of people or things that have common characteristics or share particular qualities

Ex: In the animal kingdom , the lion belongs to the type of big cats .

home [noun]

the place that we live in, usually with our family

Ex: He missed his home while traveling and could n't wait to be back .

bungalow [noun]

a one-story construction without stairs, usually with a low roof

Ex: The family rented a charming bungalow in the countryside for their summer vacation .

detached house [noun]

a single-family house that is not connected to any other house, usually with its own yard or garden

Ex: He preferred living in a detached house because it felt more secluded .

farmhouse [noun]

a house near a farm in which a farmer lives

Ex: She decorated her farmhouse with rustic furniture and vintage accents .

flat [noun]

a place with a few rooms in which people live, normally part of a building with other such places on each floor

Ex:

houseboat [noun]

a boat designed for living in

Ex: She dreams of retiring on a houseboat and traveling from port to port .

mansion [noun]

a very large and impressive house

Ex: The mansion has ten bedrooms , a swimming pool , and a large garden .

mobile home [noun]

a type of housing that is designed to be transported to a specific location and can be moved again if needed

Ex: They decided to buy a mobile home to reduce living expenses .

semi-detached [adjective]

(of a house) sharing a wall with another similar house on one side

Ex:

terraced house [noun]

a type of residential house that is attached to one or more other houses in a row, with shared walls and a similar architectural design

Ex: She decorated her terraced house with a mix of modern and vintage furniture .

thatched [adjective]

(of a house or building) having a roof made of dried straw, leaves etc.

Ex: The village was renowned for its picturesque thatched cottages , each with its own unique character .

cottage [noun]

a small house, particularly one that is situated in the countryside or a village

Ex: Her grandparents live in a quaint cottage surrounded by gardens .

villa [noun]

a house in a residential district that is detached or semi-detached

Ex: They moved into a villa on the outskirts of town , surrounded by lush greenery .

part [noun]

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

Ex: The backyard is a private part of the house .

house [noun]

a building where people live, especially as a family

Ex: We painted our house a vibrant shade of blue to stand out in the neighborhood .

garden [noun]

a piece of land where flowers, trees, and other plants are grown

Ex: She enjoys sharing the fruits of her garden with neighbors and friends .

flower bed [noun]

an area of ground planted with flowers or plants, often arranged in a decorative or artistic pattern

Ex: He added mulch to the flower bed to help the flowers grow healthier .

area [noun]

a particular part or region of a city, country, or the world

Ex: The earthquake affected a large area , causing significant damage .

beautifully [adverb]

in a manner that is visually, aurally, or emotionally delightful or graceful

Ex: He plays the piano beautifully , with rich expression .

charming [adjective]

having an attractive and pleasing quality

Ex: The actress had a charming presence on screen , with a magnetic charisma that drew audiences in .

contemporary [adjective]

having a modern or current style or design, often reflecting up-to-date trends

Ex: The restaurant ’s decor is contemporary , with clean lines and minimalist furniture .

conveniently [adverb]

in a way that is practical, useful, or causes little trouble or effort

Ex: This bag conveniently transforms into a backpack for travel .

dilapidated [adjective]

damaged or deteriorated over time, often due to neglect or insufficient maintenance

Ex: She found an old , dilapidated sofa at the thrift store .

cramped [adjective]

(of a room, house, etc.) lacking enough space

Ex:

impressive [adjective]

causing admiration because of size, skill, importance, etc.

Ex: The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely impressive .

peaceful [adjective]

free from conflict, violence, or disorder

Ex: Scientists made important breakthroughs during productive seasons of peaceful exploration , unhindered by conflicts at home .

popular [adjective]

receiving a lot of love and attention from many people

Ex: Tennis is a popular sport in many countries around the world .

lively [adjective]

(of a place or atmosphere) full of excitement and energy

Ex: They enjoyed spending time in the lively city center with its shops and restaurants .

remote [adjective]

far away in space or distant in position

Ex: The remote island in the Pacific Ocean was uninhabited .

spacious [adjective]

(of a room, house, etc.) large with a lot of space inside

Ex: The hotel suite was spacious , with separate areas for sleeping , lounging , and dining .

substantial [adjective]

significant in amount or degree

Ex: The storm caused substantial damage to homes and businesses in the area .

tiny [adjective]

extremely small

Ex: The tiny ants worked together to carry a big crumb .

cozy [adjective]

(of a place) relaxing and comfortable, particularly because of the warmth or small size of the place

Ex: The restaurant had a cozy , intimate setting that was perfect for our date .

to restore [verb]

to repair a work of art, building, etc. so that it is in a good condition again

Ex: The craftsmen carefully restored the antique furniture , removing scratches and restoring the wood 's luster .

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Unit 1 - 1A - Part 1	Unit 1 - 1A - Part 2	Unit 1 - 1B	Unit 1 - 1C
Unit 1 - 1D	Unit 1 - 1E	Unit 1 - 1F	Unit 1 - 1G
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