Vocabulary #1 S/H Intermediate

balcony

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

• A small room used for storage or utility purposes.

• An area of land used for gardening or farming.

• A type of architectural feature that extends from the roof of a building.

kettle

• A device used for boiling water, typically with a lid and spout.

• A type of cooking pot used for frying food.

• A container for storing cold beverages.

• A small appliance for making coffee.

curtain

• A piece of material suspended at the top to form a screen, typically movable sideways along a rail.

• A type of window treatment that blocks out light completely.

• A decorative fabric used to enhance the aesthetic of a room.

• A solid wall that separates two spaces.

armchair

• A type of chair designed for outdoor use.

• A comfortable chair with sides that support a person's arms.

• A chair that is primarily used in offices.

• A chair that is made of metal and plastic.

bookshelf

• A shelf on which books can be stored.

• A type of furniture used for sitting.

• A place where food is prepared.

• A device used for measuring time.

wall sconce

• A wall-mounted fixture that holds a light source.

• A type of ceiling fan used for lighting.

• A portable lamp used for outdoor lighting.

• A decorative piece of furniture for holding books.

drugstore

• A retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold.

• A place where groceries are sold.

• A store that specializes in electronics.

• A shop that sells only cosmetics.

picture frame

• A frame in which a picture is displayed.

• A type of artwork that is framed.

• A decorative item used for home decor.

• A tool used for drawing pictures.

cottage

• A small house, typically one in the country.

• A large urban apartment.

• A type of luxury hotel.

• A mobile home on wheels.

thermostat

• A device that automatically regulates temperature, or that activates a device when the temperature reaches a certain point.

• A tool used for measuring humidity levels in the air.

• A machine that generates heat for residential heating systems.

• A device that controls the flow of electricity in a circuit.