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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 6-7) - House

Here, you will learn some English words related to House that are necessary for the General Training IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for General Training IELTS (6-7)
duplex
duplex
[noun]

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

Ex: She enjoys the extra privacy provided by the duplex's two floors .
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dwelling
dwelling
[noun]

a place for living in, such as a house, apartment, etc.

Ex: The law requires every new dwelling to meet specific energy efficiency standards .
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villa
villa
[noun]

a country house that has a large garden, particularly the one located in southern Europe or warm regions

Ex: The villa had a charming , rustic design , with terracotta tiles and large windows that let in the natural light .
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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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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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loft
loft
[noun]

a room immediately under the roof of a house, which is used as a storage or living space

Ex: The artist turned the loft into a studio for painting .
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mudroom
mudroom
[noun]

a small room or area for putting in wet or dirty footwear and clothes before entering a house

Ex: Before entering the house , we always stop in the mudroom to shake off the snow from our boots .
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panic room

a safe room in an office or house where people can escape into in case of danger

Ex: The panic room was stocked with enough supplies to last for several days in case of an emergency .
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utility room

a room in which there are large pieces of household equipment such as a dishwasher

Ex: He fixed the broken lawnmower in the utility room because it has enough space for repairs .
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lease
lease
[noun]

an agreement in which we agree to pay rent to use someone else's house, room, etc.

Ex: This lease outlines my responsibilities for maintaining the rented property .
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lounge
lounge
[noun]

a room in a house where people can sit, relax, or entertain

Ex: The lounge connects to the dining room .
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mortgage
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 make mortgage payments on time can lead to foreclosure , where the lender repossesses the property .
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to inhabit

to reside in a specific place

Ex: The desert is sparsely inhabited due to its harsh climate .
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to dwell
to dwell
[Verb]

to live in a particular place

Ex: In the bustling city , millions of people dwell in high-rise apartments , creating a vibrant urban community .
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to sublet
to sublet
[Verb]

to rent a place from its owner and then rent it to someone else without having any permission or legal right

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to evict
to evict
[Verb]

to legally force someone to leave a property, often because they broke the rules of the rental agreement

Ex: The landlord had no choice but to evict the tenant who consistently damaged the property .
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