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Vocabulary for IELTS (Basic) - Houses

Here you will learn some English words about houses, such as "balcony", "ceiling", "built-in", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Words for Basic IELTS
accommodation

a place where people live, stay, or work in

Ex: They found a cozy cabin as their accommodation for the weekend getaway in the mountains .
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attic
attic
[noun]

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

Ex: In older homes , attics were originally used as sleeping quarters before modern heating and cooling systems were introduced .
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balcony
balcony
[noun]

a platform above the ground level and on the outside wall of a building that we can get into from the upper floor

Ex: The concert was held in the theater , and she had a great seat on the balcony, giving her a bird's-eye view of the performance .
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basement
basement
[noun]

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

Ex: She rents out the basement as a studio apartment to earn extra income .
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built-in
built-in
[Adjective]

(of a place or piece of equipment) connected to something in a way that is not separable

Ex: The car has a built-in GPS system for easy navigation .
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ceiling
ceiling
[noun]

the highest part of a room, vehicle, etc. that covers it from the inside

Ex: She lies on the floor , imagining shapes on the ceiling.
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closet
closet
[noun]

a small space or room built into a wall, which is used to store things and is usually shelved

Ex: His favorite childhood toys were hidden away in the closet, waiting for the next generation .
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to decorate

to adorn the inside of a house or room in order to make it more beautiful

Ex: They hired professionals to decorate the office space with a modern and sleek wallpaper design .
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doorstep
doorstep
[noun]

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

Ex: The delivery person knocked on the door and left the parcel on the doorstep before leaving .
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entrance
entrance
[noun]

an opening like a door, gate, or passage that we can use to enter a building, room, etc.

Ex: Tickets can be purchased at the entrance.
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exterior
exterior
[Adjective]

located on the outer surface of a particular thing

Ex: The car ’s exterior paint had faded after years in the sun .
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first floor

the floor of a building which has the same level as the street level

Ex: The first floor of the mall is home to several popular retail stores.
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ground floor

the floor of a building at ground level

Ex: The reception area is located on the ground floor of the office building .
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indoor
indoor
[Adjective]

(of a place, space, etc.) situated inside a building, house, etc.

Ex: The indoor skating rink is a popular destination for families to enjoy ice skating during the winter months .
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interior
interior
[Adjective]

located on the inside part of a particular thing

Ex: They inspected the interior compartments of the suitcase before packing .
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landlord
landlord
[noun]

a person or a company who rents a room, house, building, etc. to someone else

Ex: The landlord provides a gardening service for the property .
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lease
lease
[noun]

a property or piece of land that is rented for a specified time and price

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outdoor
outdoor
[Adjective]

(of a place or space) located outside in a natural or open-air setting, without a roof or walls

Ex: We found an outdoor gym with equipment available for public use in the park .
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to rent
to rent
[Verb]

to let someone use one's property, car, etc. for a particular time in exchange for payment

Ex: They rent their garage to a local band for practice .
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tenant
tenant
[noun]

someone who pays rent to live in someone else's house, room, etc.

Ex: The tenant received a warning for not following the house rules .
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landmark
landmark
[noun]

something such as a building, tree, etc. that is easy to recognize, which we can use to know where we are

Ex: The distinctive architecture of the Guggenheim Museum in New York City makes it an unmistakable landmark.
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upstairs
upstairs
[Adverb]

on or toward a higher part of a building

Ex: The children were playing upstairs in their room .
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downstairs
downstairs
[Adverb]

on or toward a lower part of a building, particularly the first floor

Ex: We have a home gym downstairs for exercising and staying fit .
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studio
studio
[noun]

a tiny apartment that has only one main room

Ex: Despite its small size , the studio felt cozy and inviting , with comfortable furnishings and tasteful decor .
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staircase
staircase
[noun]

a set of stairs inside a building including its surrounding side parts that one can hold on to

Ex: A wooden staircase connected the two levels of the house .
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dormitory
dormitory
[noun]

a room designed for multiple people to sleep in, typically found in schools, camps, or similar institutions

Ex: In the small dormitory, privacy was limited , with beds lined up in close proximity .
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residential
residential
[Adjective]

(of an area with buildings) designed specially for people to live in

Ex: The residential district is conveniently located near schools, parks, and shopping centers.
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to occupy
to occupy
[Verb]

to live in a place that is either rented or owned

Ex: After retiring , they decided to occupy a beachfront condo .
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housework
housework
[noun]

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

Ex: They often listen to music while doing housework to make the tasks more enjoyable .
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heating
heating
[noun]

a system that provides a room or building with warmth

Ex: The school remained closed because of a problem with the heating.
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tap
tap
[noun]

an object that controls the flow of liquid or gas from a container or pipe

Ex: The plumber fixed the tap, stopping the leak completely .
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