Lingo

House

10 Words

5m

bungalow
1.
bun
ga
low
Noun

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

The bungalow had a spacious backyard, perfect for hosting summer barbecues.

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chalet
2.
cha
let
Noun

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

The family rented a cozy chalet in the Swiss Alps for their winter vacation.

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parlour
3.
par
lour
Noun

a sitting room in a house reserved especially for entertaining guests

The elegant parlour was adorned with plush furniture and fine artwork, creating a sophisticated atmosphere for hosting guests.

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4.
sub
lease
Noun

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

The sublease allowed the tenant to temporarily rent out their apartment to another party while they were away on sabbatical.

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abide
5.
a
bide
Verb

to live or stay in a particular place

After retirement, they decided to abide in a quaint cottage by the lake.

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conservatory
6.
con
ser
va
to
ry
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

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.

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freehold
7.
free
hold
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
8.
con
do
mi
nium
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

She bought a condominium in the downtown area for its convenient location and amenities.

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tenement
9.
te
ne
ment
Noun

a room or set of rooms forming a separate residence within a house or block of flats, especially in the US or Scotland

She rented a tenement on the top floor of the building.

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deed
10.
deed
Noun

an action or behavior that someone does

His heroic deed saved several lives during the disaster.

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