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Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9) - 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 (8-9)
bungalow
bungalow
[noun]

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

Ex: The bungalow had a spacious backyard, perfect for hosting summer barbecues.Ā 
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chalet
chalet
[noun]

a wooden house with a steep sloping roof, often found in mountainous areas in Switzerland

Ex: The family rented a cozy chalet in the Swiss Alps for their winter vacation.Ā 
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parlour
parlour
[noun]

a sitting room in a house reserved especially for entertaining guests

Ex: The elegant parlour was adorned with plush furniture and fine artwork, creating a sophisticated atmosphere for hosting guests.Ā 
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sublease
sublease
[noun]

the act of renting a property to a tenant by someone who is a tenant himself

Ex: The sublease allowed the tenant to temporarily rent out their apartment to another party while they were away on sabbatical.Ā 
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abode
abode
[noun]

a place where someone lives

Ex: They invited us to their humble abode for dinner.Ā 
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conservatory

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 attached to their home was a tranquil oasis, filled with lush greenery and bathed in sunlight, perfect for enjoying a cup of tea and a good book.Ā 
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freehold
freehold
[noun]

the legal right to own a property such as a piece of land or a building for an unlimited time

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condominium

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: She bought a condominium in the downtown area for its convenient location and amenities.Ā 
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tenement
tenement
[noun]

a house or building divided into separate residences, often large and associated with urban, lower-income housing

Ex: The family moved into a tenement near downtown.Ā 
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deed
deed
[noun]

a legal document that a person signs, particularly one proving the fact that they own a property

Ex: The deed to the house was carefully stored in a safe deposit box, serving as evidence of the homeowner's legal ownership.Ā 
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