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