HOUSING

Question 1

squatter n /ˈskwɒtə/

Answer 1

squatter n /ˈskwɒtə/

• a person who lives in a building without permission and without paying rent
• I think there were some squatters living here while the house was vacant.

Question 2

rickety adj /ˈrɪkəti/

Answer 2

rickety adj /ˈrɪkəti/

• in bad condition and not strong, likely to break
• We got into the rickety old house but immediately wanted to renovate it.

Question 3

vacant adj /ˈveɪkənt/

Answer 3

vacant adj /ˈveɪkənt/

• not occupied or in use
• The house has been vacant since the owner passed away.

Question 4

airy adj /ˈeəri/

Answer 4

airy adj /ˈeəri/

• with lots of fresh air, light and space
• We have a lovely, airy kitchen with lots of natural light.