Construction Vocab

Front

A small room or recess off a larger room.

Back

alcove

Front

Set in the surface as decoration or design

Back

inlaid

Front

to be very sparing with; to cut down on

Back

scrimp

Front

A hall or courtyard in the center of a building.

Back

atrium

Front

Plans for the large office building must include ___________ parking spaces.

Back

ample

Front

The washing machine and dryer were in a small __________ next to the kitchen.

Back

alcove

Front

Along the balcony was ___________ iron work with intricate designs.

Back

elaborate

Front

Due to the smell, the painter will ___________ the room while working.

Back

ventilate

Front

Many small homes in the __________ part of town.

Back

residential

Front

Set into the wooden surface of the coffee table was a(n) _________ pattern made of ivory and jade.

Back

inlaid