# The Home Expert

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- CEFR: C2 (Proficient)
- Theme: Daily Life
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The Home vocabulary for a house at its most run-down or most ornate, including mildew, decrepit, gilded and knick-knacks — the small details that go unnoticed…

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## Word list

* **mildew** /ˈmɪlˌdu/: A patchy black or grey growth that spreads over damp walls, tiles and fabric. — “There's **mildew** creeping along the sealant behind the bath again.”
* **fetid** /ˈfɛtəd/: Having a strong, unpleasant smell (formal). — “A **fetid** smell rose from the blocked drain.”
* **grotty**: Dirty, unpleasant and in poor condition (informal, British). — “The hostel's **grotty** shared bathroom put us off staying.”
* **unsanitary** /ənˈsænəˌtɛri/: Dirty in a way that could make people ill. — “Inspectors found **unsanitary** conditions in the staff washroom.”
* **insalubrious**: Unpleasant and unhealthy to be in (very formal). — “Guests complained about the hotel's **insalubrious** facilities.”
* **encrusted** /ɛnˈkrʌstɪd/: Covered with a hard layer of something, such as dirt or limescale. — “The tap was **encrusted** with limescale.”
* **tepid** /ˈtɛpɪd/: Only slightly warm, neither hot nor cold. — “The water ran **tepid** by the time she showered.”
* **scummy**: Covered with a thin, dirty layer, especially on the surface of water (informal). — “Nobody wanted to sit in the **scummy** old bathtub.”
* **viscous** /ˈvɪskəs/: Thick and sticky, and not flowing easily. — “A **viscous** residue clung to the inside of the pipe.”
* **noxious** /ˈnɑkʃəs/: Harmful or poisonous, especially as a gas or chemical. — “The cleaning chemicals gave off a **noxious** smell.”
* **rickety** /ˈrɪkəti/: In such bad condition that it wobbles and breaks easily. — “Don't stand on that **rickety** old stool — use the ladder.”
* **threadbare** /ˈθrɛdˌbɛr/: Worn very thin from years of use. — “The armchair's arms are **threadbare** but I can't part with it.”
* **decrepit** /dəˈkrɛpɪt/: Old and in very poor condition because of age or heavy use. — “The **decrepit** old sofa finally fell apart.”
* **gilded** /ˈɡɪldɪd/: Covered with a thin layer of gold or gold paint. — “The mirror had an elaborate **gilded** frame.”
* **baroque** /bərˈoʊk/: Extremely decorated and elaborate in style (an art and furniture style from the 17th–18th century). — “The palace was full of **baroque** furniture dripping with gold detail.”
* **worm-eaten**: Damaged by tiny insects that have bored small holes into the wood over time. — “The **worm-eaten** floorboards needed to be replaced.”
* **cumbersome** /ˈkʌmbərsəm/: Large, heavy and difficult to carry or move. — “The **cumbersome** wardrobe barely fit through the doorway.”
* **monolithic** /ˌmɑnəˈlɪθɪk/: Extremely large, heavy and solid, like a single huge block. — “A **monolithic** stone table dominated the hall.”
* **utilitarian** /juˌtɪləˈtɛriən/: Designed to be useful and practical rather than attractive. — “The office furniture was plain and **utilitarian**.”
* **spartan** /ˈspɑrtən/: Very plain and simple, without comfort or decoration. — “The monk's room contained only **spartan** furniture.”
* **knick-knacks** /ˈnɪkˈnæks/: Small cheap ornaments kept around a home purely for decoration. — “Her mantelpiece is crowded with **knick-knacks** from every holiday.”
* **paraphernalia** /ˌpɛrəfəˈneɪljə/: The many small items and bits of equipment that a particular activity needs. — “The cupboard is full of camping **paraphernalia** we never use.”
* **bric-a-brac**: A collection of small ornaments or objects of little value, often old. — “The shop sold vintage **bric-a-brac** from house clearances.”
* **detritus** /dɪˈtraɪtəs/: Rubbish or unwanted objects left scattered around (formal). — “The kitchen table was covered in the **detritus** of breakfast.”
* **sundries**: Various small items too minor to be named separately. — “The drawer holds batteries, string and other household **sundries**.”

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