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terraced
noun, 1. a raised level with a vertical or sloping front or sides faced with masonry, turf, or the like, especially one of a series of levels rising one above another., 2. the top of such a construction, used as a platform, garden, road, etc.
bungalow
noun, 1. a cottage of one story., 2. (in India) a one-storied thatched or tiled house, usually surrounded by a veranda.
downstairs
adverb, 1. down the stairs. , 2. to or on a lower floor.
block of flats
budling with four or more floors
attic or loft
a room under the roof
utility room
noun, 1. a room, especially in a house, reserved for the furnace, washing machine, and other appliances.
ensuite
adverb, adjective, 1. (of a bathroom) connected to a bedroom; private: Each floor contains three double rooms, each with a bathroom en suite.The master bedroom has an en suite bathroom with a large Jacuzzi tub, double sink, and separate shower., 2. having a private bathroom: The 8 en suite bedrooms have been decorated in an attractive traditional style.
fitted kitchens
a kitchen where all the furniture and appliances come together in a package, rather than separate.
cupboards
noun, 1. a closet with shelves for dishes, cups, etc., 2. any small closet or cabinet, as for clothes, food, or the like.
cooker
noun, 1. an appliance or utensil for cooking: pressure cooker., 2. a person employed in certain industrial processes, as in brewing or distilling, to operate cooking apparatus.
cooker
which consists of an oven (for cooking roast meat, or baking cakes, etc) and a hob (four or five rings for cooking pasta etc)
double beds
noun, 1. a bed large enough for two adults, especially a bed measuring 54 inches (137 centimeters) wide; full-size bed.
bunk beds
noun, 1. a piece of furniture consisting of two single platformlike beds connected one above the other., 2. either of these two beds.
sheets and pillows
For head on the bed
blankets or a duvet
To keep warm on the bed
wardrobe
noun, 1. a stock of clothes or costumes, as of a person or of a theatrical company., 2. a piece of furniture for holding clothes, now usually a tall, upright case fitted with hooks, shelves, etc.
chest of drawers
noun, 1. a piece of furniture consisting of a set of drawers in a frame set on short legs, or feet, for holding clothing, household linens, etc.
rug
noun
0. a small carpet
- a thick fabric for covering part of a floor, often woven of wool and often having an oblong shape with a border design.
- the treated skin of an animal, used as a floor covering: a bear rug.
towel rail
noun, 1. a rail or frame in a bathroom, etc, for hanging towels on
condensation
noun, 1. the act of condensing; the state of being condensed. , 2. the result of being made more compact or dense.
bath mat
noun, 1. a mat or washable rug used to stand on when entering or leaving a bath.
sitting room
noun, 1. a small living room, often one that forms part of a suite in a hotel, private house, etc.
armchairs
noun, 1. a chair with sidepieces or arms to support a person’s forearms or elbows.
cushions
noun, 1. a soft bag of cloth, leather, or rubber, filled with feathers, air, foam rubber, etc., on which to sit, kneel, or lie., 2. anything similar in form, used to dampen shocks or to prevent excessive pressure or chafing.
bookcase
noun, 1. a set of shelves for books.
shelves
noun, 1. the plural of shelf.
ornaments
noun, 1. an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments., 2. a system, category, or style of such objects or features; ornamentation: a book on Gothic ornament.
central heating
noun, 1. a system that supplies heat to an entire building from a single source through ducts or through pipes.
Accommodation
refers to any kind of building where you live.
Affordable
adjective, 1. that can be afforded; believed to be within one’s financial means: attractive new cars at affordable prices.
Studio flats
Some apartments
A semi-furnished flat
With everything needed
Off-road parking
parking facilities that are located away from public roads or streets.
fully-fitted
Typically, a fitted kitchen design removes the free-standing equipment you would find in a traditional kitchen and replaces them with integrated appliances.
Spacious
adjective, 1. containing much space, as a house, room, or vehicle; amply large., 2. occupying much space; vast.
Overlook the garden
Has view to garden
cozy study
a room in your house where you can go to study or do other work-related activities and you feel all warm and comfortable working there.
A draughty room
A draughty room or building has currents of cold air blowing through it, usually because the windows and doors do not fit very well.
To feel homesick
miss home
To make yourself at home
Make yourself comfortable
To take out a mortgage
to get a loan from the bank to buy a house
To throw a party
Have a party
To completely refurbish
to renovate and decorate a house/flat
To do up an old house
repair/ repaint / decorate
squat
empty building where people start living without the owner’s permission
Council orsocial housing
rented accommodation provided by the state for people who cannot afford to buy their own homes
A studio / A bedsit
a self-contained unit; everything in one room
run-of-the-mill
adjective, 1. merely average; commonplace; mediocre: just a plain, run-of-the-mill house; a run-of-the-mill performance.
A cosy / noisy / cramped flat
…
Cramped
adjective
- Too small and uncomfortable
A three-story building
Three floors
Stove
noun, 1. a portable or fixed apparatus that furnishes heat for warmth, cooking, etc., commonly using coal, oil, gas, wood, or electricity as a source of power., 2. a heated chamber or box for some special purpose, as a drying room or a kiln for firing pottery.
Wardrobe
noun, 1. a stock of clothes or costumes, as of a person or of a theatrical company., 2. a piece of furniture for holding clothes, now usually a tall, upright case fitted with hooks, shelves, etc.
Staircase
noun, 1. a flight of stairs with its framework, banisters, etc., or a series of such flights.
Ornaments
noun, 1. an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments., 2. a system, category, or style of such objects or features; ornamentation: a book on Gothic ornament.
En-suite bathroom
Attached to the bedroom
A hand-woven carpet
Made by hands
A well-lit living room
With good lighting
state-of-the-art
noun, 1. the latest and most sophisticated or advanced stage of a technology, art, or science.
There was far more room
There was a lot of more space
peeked
verb (used without object), 1. to look or glance quickly or furtively, especially through a small opening or from a concealed location; peep; peer.
peeked inside the dream homes of 23 of Australia’s busiest architects
Took a look
grapevines
noun, 1. a vine that bears grapes. , 2. a person-to-person method of spreading rumors, gossip, information, etc., by informal or unofficial conversation, letter writing, or the like.
facades
the principal front of a building, that faces on to a street or open space.
brick
noun, 1. a block of clay hardened by drying in the sun or burning in a kiln, and used for building, paving, etc.: traditionally, in the United States, a rectangle 2.25 × 3.75 × 8 inches (5.7 × 9.5 × 20.3 centimeters), red, brown, or yellow in color: A couple of bricks, picked up at a demolition site, made fine bookends., 2. blocks of hardened clay collectively as used for building, or the material of which they are made: The house is made of brick, but the porch is wooden.Clay brick can be returned to the earth without harm.
suburb
noun, 1. a district lying immediately outside a city or town, especially a smaller residential community., 2. the area composed of such districts.
decay
verb (used without object), 1. to become decomposed; rot: vegetation that was decaying., 2. to decline in excellence, prosperity, health, etc.; deteriorate.
keepsakes
noun, 1. anything kept, or given to be kept, as a token of friendship or affection; remembrance.
warehouse
noun,, 1. a building, or a part of one, for the storage of goods, merchandise, etc., 2. a large retail store.
wind turbine
noun, 1. a turbine powered by the wind.
timber
noun, 1. the wood of growing trees suitable for structural uses., 2. growing trees themselves.
glamorous
adjective, 1. full of glamour; charmingly or fascinatingly attractive, especially in a mysterious or magical way., 2. full of excitement, adventure, and unusual activity: the glamorous job of a foreign correspondent.
skyscraper
noun, 1. a relatively tall building of many stories, especially one for office or commercial use., 2. a building of exceptional height completely supported by a framework, as of girders, from which the walls are suspended, as opposed to a building supported by load-bearing walls.
mansion
noun, 1. a very large, impressive, or stately residence., 2. manor house.
marble
noun, 1. metamorphosed limestone, consisting chiefly of recrystallized calcite or dolomite, capable of taking a high polish, occurring in a wide range of colors and variegations and used in sculpture and architecture., 2. any variety of this stone: Carrara marble.
ceiling
noun, 1. the overhead interior surface of a room., 2. the top limit imposed by law on the amount of money that can be charged or spent or the quantity of goods that can be produced or sold.
cellar
noun, 1. a room, or set of rooms, for the storage of food, fuel, etc., wholly or partly underground and usually beneath a building., 2. an underground room or story.
extravagant
adjective, 1. spending much more than is necessary or wise; wasteful: an extravagant shopper., 2. excessively high: extravagant expenses; extravagant prices.
lifts
verb (used with object), 1. to move or bring (something) upward from the ground or other support to a higher position; hoist. , 2. to raise or direct upward: He lifted his arm in a gesture of farewell;to lift one’s head.
Cottage
noun, 1. a small house, usually of only one story., 2. a small, modest house at a lake, mountain resort, etc., owned or rented as a vacation home.
ornate
adjective, 1. elaborately or sumptuously adorned, often excessively or showily so: They bought an ornate Louis XIV sofa., 2. embellished with rhetoric; florid or high-flown: an ornate style of writing.
quarry
noun,, 1. an excavation or pit, usually open to the air, from which building stone, slate, or the like, is obtained by cutting, blasting, etc., 2. an abundant source or supply.
condemn
verb (used with object), 1. to express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of; censure. , 2. to pronounce to be guilty; sentence to punishment: to condemn a murderer to life imprisonment.
demolish
verb (used with object), 1. to destroy or ruin (a building or other structure), especially on purpose; tear down; raze., 2. to put an end to; destroy; explode: The results of his research demolished many theories.
occupant
noun, 1. a person, family, group, or organization that lives in, occupies, or has quarters or space in or on something: the occupant of a taxicab; the occupants of the building., 2. a tenant of a house, estate, office, etc.; resident.
dwelling
noun, 1. a building or place of shelter to live in; place of residence; abode; home.
fairs
adjective,, 1. free from bias, dishonesty, or injustice: a fair decision;a fair judge., 2. legitimately sought, pursued, done, given, etc.; proper under the rules: a fair fight.
department store
noun, 1. a large retail store carrying a wide variety of merchandise and organized into various departments for sales and administrative purposes.
consolidate
verb (used with object),, 1. to bring together (separate parts) into a single or unified whole; unite; combine: They consolidated their three companies., 2. to discard the unused or unwanted items of and organize the remaining: She consolidated her home library.
indebted
adjective, 1. committed or obligated to repay a monetary loan: He was indebted to his friend for a large sum., 2. obligated for favors or kindness received: He was indebted to her for nursing him through pneumonia.
depicted
adjective, 1. represented by or as if by painting or other visual image; portrayed: The viewer of this striking painting is lured into the possible narrative of the depicted figure by her beauty, strength, and grace., 2. represented or characterized in words: Subtle cues in the text indicate the tone or stance the author is taking towards the depicted events.
Domestic labour
refers to the different roles and responsibilities that need to be completed within the household.
self-propelled
adjective, 1. propelled by itself., 2. (of a vehicle) propelled by its own engine, motor, or the like, rather than drawn or pushed by a horse, locomotive, etc.
sweeper
noun, 1. a person or thing that sweeps. , 2. carpet sweeper.
stack
noun, 1. a more or less orderly pile or heap: a precariously balanced stack of books;a neat stack of papers., 2. a large, usually conical, circular, or rectangular pile of hay, straw, or the like (often used in combination): There was a strawstack in the corner of the field that the children liked to climb.
pile
noun, 1. an assemblage of things laid or lying one upon the other: a pile of papers;a pile of bricks., 2. a large number, quantity, or amount of anything: a pile of work.
dinnerware
noun, 1. china, glasses, and silver used for table service.
hose
noun,, 1. a flexible tube for conveying a liquid, as water, to a desired point: a garden hose; a fire hose., 2. an article of clothing for the foot and lower part of the leg; stocking or sock.
drapery
noun,, 1. coverings, hangings, clothing, etc., of fabric, especially as arranged in loose, graceful folds., 2. long curtains, usually of heavy fabric and often designed to open and close across a window.
scratchable
verb (used with object), 1. to break, mar, or mark the surface of by rubbing, scraping, or tearing with something sharp or rough: to scratch one’s hand on a nail., 2. to dig, scrape, or tear (something) out or off with or as if with the nails, claws, etc.: to scratch the burs off one’s coat.
drain
verb (used with object), 1. to withdraw or draw off (a liquid) gradually; remove slowly or by degrees, as by filtration: to drain oil from a crankcase., 2. to withdraw liquid gradually from; make empty or dry by drawing off liquid: to drain a crankcase.
blast
noun, 1. a sudden and violent gust of wind: Wintry blasts chilled us to the marrow., 2. the blowing of a trumpet, whistle, etc.: One blast of the siren was enough to clear the street.
overriding
adjective, 1. taking precedence over all other considerations.
appliance
noun, 1. an instrument, apparatus, or device for a particular purpose or use., 2. a piece of equipment, usually operated electrically, especially for use in the home or for performance of domestic chores, as a refrigerator, washing machine, or toaster.
a matter of
no more than… Example: A matter of things
acquisition
noun, 1. the act of acquiring or gaining possession: the acquisition of real estate., 2. something acquired; addition: public excitement about the museum’s recent acquisitions.
incorporation
noun
- the inclusion of something as part of a whole.
- the act of forming a legal corporation.
turmoil
noun, 1. a state of great commotion, confusion, or disturbance; tumult; agitation; disquiet: mental turmoil caused by difficult decisions., 2. hard labor; toil.
pots, pans
food preparation equipment
rough
adjective,, 1. having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands;a rough road., 2. shaggy or coarse: a dog with a rough coat.
pioneer
noun, 1. a person who is among those who first enter or settle a region, thus opening it for occupation and development by others., 2. a person, group, or thing that is first or among the earliest in any field of inquiry, enterprise, or development: a woman who was a pioneer in cancer research;vehicles that were pioneers of automotive engineering.
heritage
noun, 1. something that is handed down from the past, as a tradition: a national heritage of honor, pride, and courage., 2. something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth; an inherited lot or portion: a heritage of poverty and suffering.
stark
adjective,, 1. sheer, utter, downright, or complete: This plan is stark madness!, 2. harsh, grim, or desolate, as a view, place, etc.: Her photos capture the stark desert landscape.
pejorative
adjective, 1. having a disparaging, derogatory, or belittling effect or force: the pejorative affix -ling in princeling.
cord
noun, 1. a string or thin rope made of several strands braided, twisted, or woven together., 2. a small, flexible, insulated cable.
prominently
adverb, 1. in a way that stands out so as to be easily seen; noticeably or conspicuously:I still have a card someone sent me last year, prominently displayed on my desk., 2. in a leading role or with a high degree of public recognition; importantly:He has published more than 30 books and 250 articles, most prominently his monograph on ethical investing.
rosy
adjective,, 1. pink or pinkish-red; roseate., 2. (of persons, the cheeks, lips, etc.) having a fresh, healthy redness.
self-indulgent
adjective, 1. indulging one’s own desires, passions, whims, etc., especially without restraint., 2. characterized by such indulgence.
characterized by doing or tending to do exactly what one wants, especially when this involves pleasure or idleness.
“a self-indulgent extra hour of sleep”
rein
noun, 1. a leather strap, fastened to each end of the bit of a bridle, by which the rider or driver controls a horse or other animal by pulling so as to exert pressure on the bit., 2. any of certain other straps or thongs forming part of a harness, as a checkrein.
ebb
noun, 1. the flowing back of the tide as the water returns to the sea (opposed to flood, flow)., 2. a flowing backward or away; decline or decay: the ebb of a once great nation.
ebbing away
If a physical or emotional feeling ebbs, it becomes less strong or disappears
hectic
adjective, 1. characterized by intense agitation, excitement, confused and rapid movement, etc.: The week before the trip was hectic and exhausting.
imperative
adjective, 1. absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable: It is imperative that we leave., 2. of the nature of or expressing a command; commanding.
synonym of rise in trends
increase / climb / go up / rocket / soar
soar
verb (used without object), 1. to fly upward, as a bird., 2. to fly at a great height, without visible movements of the pinions, as a bird.
synonym of fall in trends
Decrease / decline / go down / plummet / plunge / drop
plummet
“fall or drop straight down at high speed.
““a climber was killed when he plummeted 300 feet down an icy gully”””
plunge
”
jump or dive quickly and energetically.”
verbs for side trends
maintain / remain / stay
substantial
adjective, 1. of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money., 2. of a corporeal or material nature; tangible; real.
adjectives to describe the changes
“Big: dramatic, significant, substantial
Small: slight, modest
Gradual or no change: unchanged, steady, stable”
characterful
individual in an interesting or unusual way; having a lot of character.
discriminate
verb
1.
make an unjust or prejudicial distinction in the treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, sex, age, or disability.
cemetery
a large burial ground, especially one not in a churchyard.
bodysnatcher
a person who illicitly disinterred corpses for dissection, for which there was no legal provision until 1832.
discriminatory
adjective
making or showing an unjust or prejudicial distinction between different categories of people, especially on the grounds of ethnicity, sex, age, or disability.
“discriminatory employment practices”
to squeeze
firmly press (something soft or yielding), typically with one’s fingers.
de-clutter
remove unnecessary items from (an untidy or overcrowded place).
bijou
(especially of a house or flat) small and elegant.
“a bijou residence”
monuments
a statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a notable person or event.
cosmopolitan
adjective
1.
including people from many different countries.
“immigration transformed the city into a cosmopolitan metropolis”
Bustling
adjective
(of a place) full of activity.
“the bustling little town”
suburb
an outlying district of a city, especially a residential one.
“a highly respectable suburb of Chicago”
vibrant
adjective
1.
full of energy and life.
“a vibrant cosmopolitan city”
Sprawling
spreading out over a large area in an untidy or irregular way.
“the sprawling suburbs”
lively city
It can be used to describe a city that is full of energy, activity, and life. For example, “The Chinese city of Shanghai is a bustling, lively city
rural
in, relating to, or characteristic of the countryside rather than the town.
“remote rural areas”
run-down
something is falling apart, they are not used anymore.
quaint
adjective
attractively unusual or old-fashioned.
“quaint country cottages”
close-knit
A close-knit group of people are closely linked, do things together, and take an interest in each other. We’re a very close-knit family.
picturesque
adjective
(of a place or building) visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way.
“ruined abbeys and picturesque villages”
Orchard
noun
a piece of enclosed land planted with fruit trees.
“an apple orchard”
pavement
pavement
/ˈpeɪvm(ə)nt/
nounBritish
a raised paved or asphalted path for pedestrians at the side of a road.
“he fell and hit his head on the pavement”
chain stores
Just to use
My house is in west of Tehran
My house is situated on the west of Tehran
In the middle of city
In the heart of Iran
Beside my house there are some mountains
My house is surrounded by mountains
breathtaking scenery
What is breathtaking scenery?
adjective. If you say that something is breathtaking, you are emphasizing that it is extremely beautiful or amazing. [emphasis]
thriving
adjective
prosperous and growing; flourishing.
“the thriving business George has built up”
idyllic
adjective
like an idyll; extremely happy, peaceful, or picturesque.
“an attractive hotel in an idyllic setting”
rush hour
a time during each day when traffic is at its heaviest.
dreadful
adjective
1.
causing or involving great suffering, fear, or unhappiness; extremely bad or serious.
“there’s been a dreadful accident”
commute
transport
hospitality
A hospitality job is one that involves working in a service-oriented industry, such as tourism, lodging, events, transportation, or food and beverage, and performing tasks that foster a relationship with your company’s customers.
connected to a location
have a bond with a location
leaving home
to fly the nest
carry out surveys
If you carry out a survey, you try to find out detailed information about a lot of different people or things, usually by asking people a series of questions.
How to say it’s really good for our goal?
truly fit for purpose
How to say a verb for complaint?
make a complaint
Costumer who is more than satisfied?
delighted costumer
furious
adjective
1.
extremely angry.
How to say I’ll take my coffee from another place?
Take my coffee elsewhere
We do what we said we would do
We honour all commitments to customer.
how to say not good quality?
poor quality
