| A | B |
|---|
| alcove | N. A small room or recess opening off a larger room |
| asbestos | N. a fireproof material made of mineral fibers |
| ample | ADJ. of great size or capacity; roomy |
| atrium | N. a hall or courtyard at the center of a building |
| clearance | N. the act of removing |
| cubicle | N. a very small room or compartment |
| drainage | N. gradual flowing off |
| elaborate | ADJ. having many details; worked out with great care |
| facade | N. the front part of a building |
| faulty | ADJ. having errors, falling short of perfection |
| hovel | N. a house that is small, miserable, and unpleasant to live in |
| inlaid | ADJ. set in the surface as a decoration or design |
| insulation | N. material used to keep from losing or transferring heat, sound, or electricity |
| pulley | N. a grooved wheel on which a rope or chain can pull; used to lift heavy loads |
| renovate | V. to make new again |
| residential | ADJ. containing or suitable for homes |
| scrimp | V. to be very sparing with; to cut down on |
| solder | V. to join two metal surfaces together with a melted substance |
| specification | N. a detailed description of materials, quantities, and sizes needed |
| ventilate | V. to circulate fresh air in |
