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SAT Humanities - Residence and Recreation

Here you will learn some English words related to residence and recreation, such as "manor", "dweller", "nomadic", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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SAT Vocabulary for Humanities
amenity

any quality that makes a place more pleasant, comfortable, or joyful

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accommodation

a place where people live, stay, or work in

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mansion

a very large and impressive house

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manor

a large house in the countryside encircled with an area of land

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quarters

living accommodations, often within a larger building, used by individuals or groups, such as military personnel or employees

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bungalow

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

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longhouse

a long, narrow, single-room building traditionally used as a communal living space by various indigenous peoples

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settlement

the process of making a new place as permanent residence by people

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refuge

a location or circumstance that offers protection and safety

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reservation

an area of land set aside by the government for the use of a particular group, often Native American tribes

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oasis

a place or experience that provides a refreshing escape or relief from a challenging or stressful situation

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residency

the state or period of living in a particular location

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abbey

a monastery with a male superior, called abbot

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facility

a place or a building is designed and equipped for a specific function, such as healthcare, education, etc.

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dweller

a person or animal that resides in a particular place or habitat

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inhabitant

a person or animal that resides in a particular place

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rotunda

a round hall or building that often has a rounded roof as well

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hideaway

a secluded place where one can retreat for privacy and solitude

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sanctum

a private place where one can retreat for peace and solitude

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renovation

the process or action of making a building or a piece of furniture look good again by repairing or painting it

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mess hall

a large dining area where meals are served, typically in a military or institutional setting

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latrine

a shared toilet, typically in a camp, military, or outdoor setting

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dispossession

the act of taking a property of high value such as a piece of land or a building away from a person

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to refurbish

to make a room or building look more attractive by repairing, redecorating, or cleaning it

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to evacuate

to leave a place to be safe from a dangerous situation

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to vacate

to move out of or exit a place that one previously occupied

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to homestead

to settle on a piece of land with the intent of establishing a permanent residence, often under a government-granted right

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impoverished

(of people and areas) experiencing extreme poverty

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nomadic

referring to the lifestyle of constantly traveling from place to place, with individuals or groups never staying in one location for an extended period of time

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inaccessible

not able to be reached or entered, usually due to obstacles or restrictions

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voluptuous

richly luxurious and sensually appealing, often in terms of furnishings and decor

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attraction

a place, activity, etc. that is interesting and enjoyable to the public

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pastime

an enjoyable activity that a person does regularly in their free time

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excursion

a short trip taken for pleasure, particularly one arranged for a group of people

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voyage

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

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recreation

things done in one's free time for pleasure or enjoyment

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sightseeing

the activity of visiting interesting places in a particular location as a tourist

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itinerary

a plan of the route and the places that one will visit on a journey

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layover

a short break or stay in a journey

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expedition

a planned trip made for enjoyment, adventure, or exploration

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to globe-trot

to travel extensively and visit various places around the world

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to disembark

(off passengers) to get off a plane, train, or ship once it has reached its destination

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