فهرست
Mortgage
Title: Mortgage
Pronunciation: /ˈmɔːɡɪdʒ/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms (verb): Past tense “mortgaged”
Formal or informal (noun): Formal
Formal or informal (verb): Formal
Countable or uncountable (noun): Countable
Countable or uncountable (verb): Transitive
Transitive or intransitive (verb): Transitive
Stress marks (noun): ˈmɔːɡɪdʒ
Stress marks (verb): ˈmɔːɡɪdʒ
Synonym (noun): loan
Synonym (verb): pledge
Opposite (noun): ownership
Opposite (verb): free
(verb): convey (a property) to a creditor as security on a loan
(noun): They took out a mortgage to buy their new house/ (verb): They mortgaged their house to secure the loan
Property
Title: Property
Pronunciation: : /ˈprɒpəti/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms (noun): Plural form is “properties”
Formal or informal (noun): Can be both formal and informal
Formal or informal (adjective): Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable (noun): Countable
Stress marks (noun): ˈprɒpəti
Synonym (noun): possessions
Synonym (adjective): real estate
Opposite (noun): debt
Opposite (adjective): intangible
(noun): a thing or things belonging to someone; possessions collectively; an attribute, quality
(noun): His property includes several houses and pieces of land
(adjective): relating to the possessions of a person or business
(adjective): The property market has been booming
skyscraper
Title: skyscraper
Pronunciation: /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpə(r)/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “skyscrapers”
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈskaɪˌskreɪpə(r)
Synonym: high-rise
Opposite: low-rise
A very tall building of many stories
The city skyline was dominated by towering skyscrapers
Mansion
Title: Mansion
Pronunciation: /ˈmænʃ(ə)n/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “mansions”
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈmænʃ(ə)n
Synonym: estate
Opposite: shack
A large, imposing house
The wealthy family lived in a grand mansion
Condominium
Title: Condominium
Pronunciation: /ˌkɒndəˈmɪniəm/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms (noun): Plural form is “condominiums”
Formal or informal (noun): Can be both formal and informal
Formal or informal (adjective): Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable (noun): Countable
Stress marks (noun): ˌkɒndəˈmɪniəm
Synonym (noun): apartment
Opposite (noun): single-family home
(noun): a building or complex containing a number of individually owned apartments or houses
(noun): They bought a condominium in the city center
(adjective): relating to a condominium
(adjective): The condominium association held a meeting
Penthouse
Title: Penthouse
Pronunciation: /ˈpɛnthaʊs/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms (noun): Plural form is “penthouses”
Formal or informal (noun): Formal
Formal or informal (adjective): Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable (noun): Countable
Stress marks (noun): ˈpɛnthaʊs
Synonym (noun): apartment
Opposite (noun): basement
(noun): an apartment on the top floor of a tall building, typically luxuriously fitted and offering
(noun): They hosted a party in their penthouse
(adjective): located on the top floor of a building
(adjective): The penthouse suite offers stunning views
Duplex
Title: Duplex
Pronunciation: /ˈdjuːplɛks/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms(noun) : Plural form is “duplexes”
Formal or informal(noun) : Can be both formal and informal
Formal or informal(adjective) : Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable(noun) : Countable
Stress marks(noun) : ˈdjuːplɛks
Synonym(noun) : semi-detached house
Opposite(noun) : single-family home
(noun) : a house divided into two apartments, with a separate entrance for each
(noun) : They live in the lower level of a duplex
(adjective) : consisting of two interconnected units, typically side by side
(adjective) : The duplex apartment has modern amenities
Complex
Title: Complex
Pronunciation : /ˈkɒmplɛks/
Part of speech : noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms(noun) : Plural form is “complexes”
Formal or informal(noun) : Can be both formal and informal
Formal or informal(adjective) : Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable(noun) : Countable
Stress marks(noun) : ˈkɒmplɛks
Synonym(noun) : compound
Synonym(adjective) : complicated
Opposite(noun) : simple
Opposite(adjective) : straightforward
(noun) : a group of buildings or facilities in one place, regarded as a distinct unit
(noun) : The apartment complex has a swimming pool and gym
(adjective) : consisting of many different and connected parts
(adjective) : The situation is complex and requires careful consideration
Row house
Title: Row house
Pronunciation : /rəʊ haʊs/
Part of speech : noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : Plural form is “row houses”
Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable : Countable
Stress marks : rəʊ haʊs
Synonym : townhouse
Opposite : detached house
a house that is part of a continuous row of similar houses joined together by common walls
They live in a charming row house in the historic district
Attic
Title: Attic
Pronunciation : /ˈætɪk/
Part of speech : noun/adjective
Formal or informal(noun) : Can be both formal and informal
Formal or informal(adjective) : Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable(noun) : Countable
Stress marks(noun) : ˈætɪk
Synonym(noun) : loft
Opposite(noun) : cellar
(noun) : a space or room just below the roof of a building
(noun) : They converted the attic into an extra bedroom
(adjective) : The attic space was used for storage
(adjective) : The attic space was used for storage
Basement
Title: Basement
Pronunciation : /ˈbeɪsm(ə)nt/
Part of speech : noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms(noun) : Plural form is “basements”
Formal or informal(noun) : Can be both formal and informal
Formal or informal(adjective) : Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable(noun) : Countable
Stress marks(noun) : ˈbeɪsm(ə)nt
Synonym(noun) : cellar
Opposite(noun) : attic
(noun) : the floor of a building which is partly or entirely below ground level
(noun) : The basement is used as a recreation room
(adjective) : relating to a basement
(adjective) : The basement level was prone to flooding
Cellar
Title: Cellar
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛlə(r)/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms(noun)：Plural form is “cellars”
Formal or informal(noun)：Can be both formal and informal
Formal or informal(adjective)：Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable(noun)：Countable
Stress marks(noun)：ˈsɛlə(r)
Synonym(noun)：basement
Opposite(noun)：attic
(noun)：a room below ground level in a house, typically used for storage
(noun)：They stored their wine collection in the cellar
(adjective)：relating to a cellar
(adjective)：The cellar door was locked
Nursery
Title: Nursery
Pronunciation: /ˈnəːs(ə)ri/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms(noun): Plural form is “nurseries”
Formal or informal(noun): Can be both formal and informal
Formal or informal(adjective): Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable(noun): Countable
Synonym(noun): playroom, greenhouse
Synonym(adjective): child care, horticultural
Opposite(noun): adult room, lumberyard
Opposite(adjective): adult, non-horticultural
(adjective): relating to young children; relating to the care of plants
(noun): They decorated the nursery for their new baby/(adjective): She worked at a nursery school
Patio
Title: Patio
Pronunciation: /ˈpatɪəʊ/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Irregular spelling and irregular forms(noun); Plural form is “patios”
Formal or informal(noun); Can be both formal and informal
Formal or informal(adjectiv); Can be both formal and informal
Countable; countable
Transitive; transitive
Stress marks; ˈpatɪəʊ
Synonym; terrace, deck
Opposite; interior, indoor
(noun): an outdoor space generally used for dining, recreation, etc
(noun); They enjoyed dinner on the patio
(adjective): relating to a patio
(adjective); The patio furniture was comfortable
Rooftop
Title: Rooftop
Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal.
Countable
Transitive
Stress marks: ruf’top
Synonym: roof garden
Opposite: interior
Example
We had drinks on the rooftop bar
Doorbell
Title: Doorbell
Pronunciation: /ˈdɔːbel/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈdɔːbel
Synonym: buzzer
a bell in a building that can be rung by visitors outside to signal their arrival
She pressed the doorbell and waited for someone to answer
Air conditioning
Title: Air conditioning
Pronunciation: /ˈeə kənˌdɪʃ(ə)nɪŋ/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Stress marks: ˈeə kənˌdɪʃ(ə)nɪŋ
Synonym: AC
A system for controlling the humidity, ventilation, and temperature in a building or vehicle
The air conditioning in the office is broken, so it’s very hot inside
Central heating
Title: Central heating
Pronunciation: /ˈsɛntrəl ˈhiːtɪŋ/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Stress marks: ˈsɛntrəl ˈhiːtɪŋ
A system for heating a building through a network of ducts or pipes from a central source
The house has central heating, so it stays warm in the winter
Bureau
Title: Bureau
Pronunciation: /ˈbjʊərəʊ/
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a chest of drawers or a writing desk, typically with a mirror attached
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “bureaux” (less common) or “bureaus”
Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈbjʊərəʊ
Synonym: chest of drawers, dresser, writing desk
a chest of drawers or a writing desk, typically with a mirror attached
She placed her jewelry in the top drawer of the bureau
Drawer
Title: Drawer
Pronunciation: /ˈdrɔːə/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “drawers”
Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈdrɔːə
a box-shaped storage compartment without a lid, made to slide horizontally in and out of a desk
He pulled open the drawer to find a pen
Garbage can
Title: Garbage can
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ kæn/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “garbage cans”
Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈɡɑːbɪdʒ kæn
Synonym: trash can, dustbin, bin
a container for holding household waste or rubbish until it is collected by the garbage collectors
She took out the garbage can to the curb for collection
Chore
Title: Chore
Pronunciation: /tʃɔː/
Part of speech: noun
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Plural form is “chores”
Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: tʃɔːr
Synonym: task, job, duty
Opposite: leisure
a routine task, especially a household one
Doing the dishes is my least favorite chore
To scrub
Title: To scrub
Pronunciation : /skrʌb/
Part of speech : verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : Past tense is “scrubbed”
Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal
Transitive or intransitive : Transitive
Stress marks : skrʌb
Synonym : clean, scour
Opposite : dirty
clean (something) by rubbing it hard with a brush and soap
She scrubbed the kitchen floor until it was spotless
To sweep
Title: To sweep
Pronunciation : /swiːp/
Part of speech : verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: Past tense is “swept”
Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal
Transitive or intransitive : Transitive
Stress marks : swiːp
Synonym : clean, tidy
Opposite : dirty
clean (an area) by brushing away dirt or litter
He swept the front porch clean
To vacuum
Title: To vacuum
Pronunciation : /ˈvækjuːm/
Part of speech : verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms : Past tense is “vacuumed”
Formal or informal : Can be both formal and informal
Transitive or intransitive : Transitive
Stress marks : ˈvækjuːm
Synonym : hoover, clean
Opposite : dirty
clean (something) with an industrial vacuum cleaner
She vacuumed the living room carpet
