Lingo

Accommodation

29 Words

15m

1.
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
2.
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
3.
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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tenement
4.
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
5.
deed
Noun

an action or behavior that someone does

His heroic deed saved several lives during the disaster.

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quarter
6.
quar
ter
Noun

a portion that represents one-fourth of a whole

He ate a quarter of the chocolate bar and saved the rest for later.

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dwell
7.
dwell
Verb

to live in a particular place

The family decided to dwell in a quaint village after years of city living.

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homestead
8.
home
stead
Noun

a dwelling, usually a farmhouse, together with its adjoining land

The family returned to their homestead after the harvest.

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chateau
9.
cha
teau
Noun

a large country house or mansion, typically of French origin, often associated with luxury, grandeur, and historical significance

The grand chateau stood atop a hill, overlooking sprawling vineyards and offering breathtaking views of the countryside.

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domicile
10.
do
mi
cile
Noun

a person's dwelling

They returned to their domicile after a long vacation.

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hearth
11.
hearth
Noun

an open area at the base of a chimney used for building a fire

Logs crackled in the hearth, warming the room.

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haven
12.
ha
ven
Noun

a protected port where ships can safely dock to load or unload cargo

The merchant ship docked at a quiet haven along the coast.

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habitation
13.
ha
bi
ta
tion
Noun

a house, dwelling, or place where someone lives

The settlers built a new habitation near the lake.

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hovel
14.
ho
vel
Noun

a small house that is in an extremely poor condition

The old man lived in a dilapidated hovel at the edge of the village, barely protected from the elements.

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pied
a
terre
Noun

a small secondary residence, typically located in a city or urban area, that is used as a temporary or occasional dwelling

The couple maintained a small pied-à-terre in the city, using it as a convenient base for weekend getaways.

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lodging
16.
lo
dging
Noun

a place that provides travelers with temporary accommodation

We found a cozy lodging in the mountains for our weekend getaway.

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shanty
17.
shan
ty
Noun

a small, simple cottage often constructed from basic materials

The fisherman lived in a wooden shanty by the riverbank.

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18.
ga
ze
bo
Noun

a small roofed building with open sides, usually in a garden

The couple exchanged their wedding vows under a beautifully decorated gazebo in the garden.

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19.
lean
to
Noun

a building of small size, such as a shed or garage, that shares a wall and roof with a building of larger size

The hikers built a simple lean-to with branches and leaves to protect themselves from the unexpected rain.

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barracks
20.
ba
rracks
Noun

a building or a set of buildings for soldiers to live in

The soldiers were assigned to newly built barracks, which provided much better living conditions than the old ones.

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yurt
21.
yurt
Noun

a circular portable tent, particularly used in Siberia and Mongolia

The nomadic family moved their yurt to a new location, following the seasonal migration of their livestock.

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belvedere
22.
bel
ve
dere
Noun

a small structure, gallery, or summerhouse that usually has an open side and provides an excellent view

From the belvedere on the hill, they could see the entire valley spread out below them in breathtaking detail.

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23.
adobe house
Noun

a type of traditional dwelling made from sun-dried bricks, commonly found in arid and warm regions

The adobe house, with its thick earthen walls, stayed cool during the hot summer days and warm during the cold nights.

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24.
ca
ba
na
Noun

a hut, shelter, or cabin, usually at a swimming pool or beach

The resort's cabanas lined the poolside, offering guests a private retreat to relax in the shade.

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ranch house
25.
ranch house
Noun

a single-story residential dwelling with a long, low profile and an open floor plan

The ranch house sat nestled among rolling hills, its wide veranda offering sweeping views of the countryside.

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infill
26.
in
fill
Noun

the process of filling empty spaces in cities or neighborhoods within a built environment

The infill strategy aimed to promote denser, more sustainable urban growth.

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27.
gent
ri
fi
ca
tion
Noun

the process of renovating a neighborhood, typically resulting in the displacement of lower-income residents due to rising rent prices

Gentrification brought new cafes and shops to our neighborhood.

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28.
slum
lord
Noun

an owner of a house of land in a location where people are exceedingly poor and have really bad living conditions, who demands rents more than one can afford

The city cracked down on slumlords who neglected their properties, leaving tenants living in squalor.

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parlour
29.
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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