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Residence and Recreation

42 Words

21m

amenity
1.
a
me
ni
ty
Noun

a feature or service that adds comfort or value to a place

The apartment complex offers amenities such as a gym, pool, and rooftop lounge.

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accommodation
2.
a
cco
mmo
da
tion
Noun

a place where people live, stay, or work in

She booked her accommodation in advance to ensure she had a comfortable place to stay during her vacation.

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mansion
3.
man
sion
Noun

a very large and impressive house

The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.

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manor
4.
ma
nor
Noun

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

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quarter
5.
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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bungalow
6.
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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long
house
Noun

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

The museum featured a replica of a Native American longhouse, complete with historical artifacts.

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settlement
8.
sett
lement
Noun

an official agreement that puts an end to a dispute

The two companies reached a settlement that resolved the patent infringement lawsuit.

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refuge
9.
re
fuge
Noun

a place or structure that provides protection from danger, adversity, or hardship

The hikers found refuge in a mountain cabin during the storm.

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reservation
10.
re
ser
va
tion
Noun

a protected area of land where wild animals can live without being hunted or disturbed by human activities

The government established a reservation to protect endangered species.

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oasis
11.
oa
sis
Noun

a fertile tract in a desert (where the water table approaches the surface)

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residency
12.
re
si
den
cy
Noun

the state or period of living in a particular location

Her residency in the city lasted five years before she decided to move to the countryside.

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abbey
13.
a
bbey
Noun

a church with buildings connected to it in which a group of monks or nuns live or used to live

We visited the abbey during our vacation, marveling at its breathtaking architecture and tranquil surroundings.

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facility
14.
fa
ci
li
ty
Noun

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

The hospital's new facility includes state-of-the-art operating rooms and patient care units.

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dweller
15.
dwe
ller
Noun

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

The cave dweller left behind ancient tools and artifacts.

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inhabitant
16.
in
ha
bi
tant
Noun

a person or animal that resides in a particular place

The city has over a million inhabitants, making it one of the largest in the country.

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rotunda
17.
ro
tun
da
Noun

a large circular room

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hideaway
18.
hide
a
way
Noun

a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws

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sanctum
19.
sanc
tum
Noun

a private place where one can retreat for peace and solitude

His study was his sanctum, where he could think and write without interruption.

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renovation
20.
re
no
va
tion
Noun

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
Noun

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

The soldiers gathered in the mess hall for their evening meal after a long day of training.

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latrine
22.
lat
rine
Noun

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

The soldiers were instructed to use the latrine located at the edge of the campsite.

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dispossession
Noun

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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refurbish
24.
re
fur
bish
Verb

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

They refurbished the old house to make it livable again.

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evacuate
25.
e
va
cuate
Verb

to leave a place to be safe from a dangerous situation

As the wildfire rapidly approached the neighborhood, residents were instructed to evacuate immediately.

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vacate
26.
va
cate
Verb

to give up a job, post, or position voluntarily

After years of dedicated service, Sarah decided to vacate her position as the company's CFO.

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homestead
27.
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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impoverish
28.
im
pove
rish
Verb

to diminish something's overall quality

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nomadic
29.
no
ma
dic
Adjective

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

The Bedouin tribes of the Sahara Desert are known for their nomadic way of life, moving with their herds in search of grazing land.

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inaccessible
30.
inaccessible
Adjective

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

The mountain peak was inaccessible due to the severe weather conditions.

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voluptuous
31.
vo
lup
tuo
us
Adjective

(of a woman's body) curvy and attractive with full breasts and wide hips

The actress's voluptuous figure graced the cover of magazines, captivating readers with her beauty.

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attraction
32.
att
rac
tion
Noun

a feeling of liking a person, particularly in a sexual way

She felt a strong attraction to her coworker.

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pastime
33.
pas
time
Noun

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

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excursion
34.
ex
cur
sion
Noun

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

The school organized an excursion to the science museum for the students.

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voyage
35.
voyage
Noun

a long journey taken on a ship or spacecraft

The space mission was a historic voyage to the International Space Station.

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recreation
36.
re
crea
tion
Noun

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

The community center offers various recreation programs for all ages.

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sightsee
37.
sight
see
Verb

to visit interesting and well-known places

Tourists often come to the city to sightsee and experience its cultural landmarks.

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itinerary
38.
i
ti
ne
ra
ry
Noun

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

The tour company sent us a detailed itinerary, breaking down our day-to-day activities and highlighting the main attractions.

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layover
39.
lay
o
ver
Noun

a short break or stay in a journey

We had a layover in Chicago for two hours before our connecting flight to New York.

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expedition
40.
ex
pe
di
tion
Noun

a journey carefully organized for a specific purpose, such as exploration or research

The team set out on an expedition to the Arctic.

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41.
globe
trot
Verb

to travel extensively and visit various places around the world

After winning the lottery, they decided to globe-trot and explore the wonders of different continents.

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disembark
42.
dis
em
bark
Verb

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

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