Lesson 176/202 · 11 words · 0 learned

B2 · Home & household

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housing(noun)
/ˈhaʊzɪŋ/
houses, flats, etc. that people live in, especially when referring to their type, price or condition
poor housing conditions
public/private housing
Synonymsaccommodationdwellingresidencelodgingshelter
Antonymshomelessness
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tank(noun)
/tæŋk/
a large container for holding liquid or gas
The tank is almost empty.
a hot water tank
Synonymscontainerreservoircisternvatvessel
Antonymsvoidemptiness
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panel(noun)
/ˈpænl/
a square or rectangular piece of wood, glass or metal that forms part of a larger surface such as a door or wall
Solar panels are installed on the roof of the house.
The match has been postponed to a later date.
Synonymssectionsegmentcomponentsheetboard
Antonymswholeentiretyunity
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install(verb)
/ɪnˈstɔːl/
to put software or equipment in place on a computer or system so that it is ready to use
You need administrator rights to install software on company laptops.
The technician installed the new printer on the office network.
Synonymsset upput inestablishplacemountfixintroducesettle
Antonymsremoveuninstalldismantletake outdisestablish
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household(noun)
/ˈhaʊshəʊld/
all the people living together in a house or flat
There are four people in our household, including my grandmother.
Synonymsdomesticfamilyhome
Antonymscommercialbusinesspublic
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decoration(noun)
/ˌdekəˈreɪʃn/
a thing that makes something look more attractive on special occasions
We should buy some decorations for the house before Tet.
a table decoration
Synonymsadornmentembellishmentornamenttrimmingaccessory
Antonymsplainnesssimplicitybarenessausterity
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sweep(verb)
/swiːp/
to clean a room, surface, etc. using a broom (= a type of brush on a long handle)
She swept the kitchen floor after dinner.
Synonymscleanbrushclearremoveskimscourcleanse
Antonymsdirtysoilcontaminatepollute
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folding(adjective)
/ˈfəʊldɪŋ/
that can be folded, so that it can be carried or stored in a small space
a folding chair
a foldaway bed
Synonymscollapsiblefoldablehingedcompactable
Antonymsrigidfixedimmovablestationary
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shelter(noun)
/ˈʃeltər/
the fact of having a place to live or stay, considered as a basic human need
Everyone has the right to food, clothing and shelter.
Synonymsprotectionrefugehavenasylumcovershieldscreenharbor
Antonymsexposuredangerhazardthreat
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passage(noun)
/ˈpæsɪdʒ/
a long narrow area with walls on either side that connects one room or place with another
A narrow passage leads from the hall to the kitchen.
Synonymsexcerptextractsectiontextparagraphsegment
Antonymsentiretywhole
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handle(noun)
/ˈhændl/
the part of an object, such as a door, cup or bag, by which it is held or opened
She turned the handle and opened the door.