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