Unit 2

Word

Definition

Example

attic

a space or room just below the roof of a house, often used for storing things

Dad got a ladder and climbed up into the attic to find some old boxes.

balcony

a platform enclosed by a wall or balustrade on the outside of a building, with access from an upper-floor window or door

Juliet stood on the balcony and waved to Romeo.

basement

a part of a building consisting of rooms that are partly or completely below the level of the ground

I felt nervous as I went down into the basement because it was so dark and damp.

ceiling

the top inside surface of a room

I looked up at the ceiling and noticed a big crack from one side of the room to the other.

chimney

a vertical channel or pipe which conducts smoke and combustion gases up from a fire or furnace and typically through the roof of a building.

It was cold so Mum lit a fire and the smoke started to go up the chimney.

dining room

a room where you eat meals in a house or hotel

When dinner was ready, we all went into the dining room and sat down.

fence

a usually wooden or metal structure that encloses an area

We couldn't find the gate into the garden so we had to climb over the fence!

garage

a building for keeping a car in, usually next to or attached to a house

Mum was in the garage all day, trying to mend her car.

hedge

a line of bushes or small trees planted very close together, especially along the edge of a garden, field, or road

I kicked the ball and it went over the hedge into next door's garden!

living room

room in a house for general family use

After doing her homework, Jessie went into the living room and turned the TV on.

roof

the structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle.

There was a storm during the night and it almost blew the roof off the house!

study

a room used for reading and writing in a person's home

I like to go into the study when I want to read quietly by myself.

do up

repair, improve the appearance of

It took us a long time to do the house up but now it looks great!

move in

start living in a house

When we moved in, our new neighbours welcomed us.

move out

stop living in a house

When we moved out, it was very sad to leave the house we had loved so much.

pull down

demolish, knock to the ground

I can't believe they've pulled my primary school down!

put up

provide accommodation for

Could you put me up for a few days?

rent out

make available for others to live in for money

Mum is thinking of renting out the spare room to make a bit of money.

settle in

become comfortable in a new place

Has Alfie settled in at university yet?

tidy up

make neat and clean

I have to tidy my bedroom up once a week.

be worth

used to say that something is interesting, useful, or helpful.

It's not worth travelling all the way to New York just for the weekend.

be keen on

very interested, eager, or wanting (to do) something very much

My mum's not very keen on flying so she usually takes the train.

depend on

if something depends on something else, it is directly affected or decided by that thing

Your success in the test depends on how much work you do.

tell

to say something to someone, often giving them information or instructions

Our teacher told us to write a letter to a friend.

stop (sb) from

prevent sb from doing smth

The rain stopped us from going to the park.

make

force sb to do

Dad made me do the washing up!