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 IELTS General Training (Band 8-9)

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 .

chalet [noun]

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

Ex: She dreamt of owning a charming chalet overlooking a pristine alpine lake .

parlour [noun]

a sitting room in a house reserved especially for entertaining guests

Ex: The antique grand piano in the parlour was often the centerpiece of impromptu musical performances during gatherings .

sublease [noun]

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

Ex: The sublease agreement outlined the rights and obligations of both the sublessor ( original tenant ) and sublessee ( subtenant ) during the sublease period .

abode [noun]

a place where someone lives

Ex: The nomads had no fixed abode , always moving from place to place .

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 .

freehold [noun]

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

condominium [noun]

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: Residents of the condominium enjoy access to shared facilities such as a swimming pool and fitness center .

tenement [noun]

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

Ex: The tenement had several floors , each with multiple apartments .

deed [noun]

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

Ex: The deed contained detailed descriptions of the property boundaries , rights of way , and any encumbrances or restrictions on land use .

Vocabulary for IELTS General Training (Band 8-9)
Size and Scale	Weight and Steadiness	Dimensions and Areas	Increase in Amount
Decrease in Amount	Intensity	Speed	Shapes
Significance	Uniqueness	Complexity	Value
Challenges	Quality	Success	Failure
Body Shape	Age and Appearance	Wellness	Intelligence
Human Traits	Positive Emotional Responses	Negative Emotional Responses	Positive Emotional States
Negative Emotional States	Social Behaviours	Tastes and Smells	Textures
Sounds	Temperature	Opinions	Thoughts and Decisions
Encouragement and Discouragement	Attempt and Prevention	Respect and Approval	Request and Suggestion
Movements	Body Language and Gestures	Commanding and Giving Permissions	Engaging in Verbal Communication
Eating and Drinking	Preparing Food	Changing and Forming	Hobbies and Routines
Shopping	Finance and Currency	Office Life	Careers
House	Recovery	Sports	Transportation
Society and Social Events	Friendship and Enmity	Romantic Relationships	Gender and Sexuality
Family	Emotions	Travel and Migration	Weather
Pollution	Disasters	Animals	Food and Drinks
Adverbs of Manner