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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: The lower unit of the duplex has a spacious living room and kitchen, while the upper unit has bedrooms and a study. 
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dwelling
dwelling
[noun]

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

Ex: The old stone dwelling at the edge of the village has stood for over a century. 
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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: They spent their summer vacation in a beautiful villa overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, surrounded by lush gardens. 
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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: She converted the attic into a cozy home office with skylights and built-in shelves. 
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accommodation

a place where people live, stay, or work in

Ex: She booked her accommodation in advance to ensure she had a comfortable place to stay during her vacation. 
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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: They converted the loft into a cozy bedroom. 
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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: After a long hike, we left our muddy boots in the mudroom to avoid tracking dirt into the house. 
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panic room

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

Ex: During the storm, they took shelter in the panic room, knowing it was the safest place in the house. 
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utility room

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

Ex: The utility room is where I keep all my cleaning supplies and the vacuum cleaner. 
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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: I'm unsure about the lease's terms regarding noise after 10 pm 
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lounge
lounge
[noun]

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

Ex: The family gathered in the lounge after dinner. 
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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: They took out a mortgage to buy their first house in the suburbs. 
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to inhabit

to reside in a specific place

Ex: Many species of birds inhabit the forest year-round. 
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to dwell
to dwell
[Verb]

to live in a particular place

Ex: The family decided to dwell in a quaint village after years of city living. 
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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 to evict the tenant for consistently failing to pay rent. 
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