IELTS Vocabulary

high-rise apartment

A multi-story building containing numerous residential units, typically designed for urban living. It often feature amenities such as elevators, security, and communal areas.

residential area

A section of a city or town primarily composed of homes and living spaces, designed for people to reside in rather than for commercial or industrial use.

cosy

comfortable and warm, creating a pleasant atmosphere. It often describes a feeling of home or a snug environment.

at my fingertips

easily available or accessible

bustling

full of energetic and noisy activity

spacious abode

A large and comfortable place to live

Make inroads

Advance successful or make progess

Strictly business

An appointment or event that is entirely devoted to business, with no leisure or relaxation

Cite

you write or talk about them to support your point or show where you got your information.

peer review

checking by same-level people

tucked away

hidden or placed in a quite, private spot

a home from home

a place where you feel as comfortable and relaxed as you do in your own home

open-plan layout

a design where walls are removed to create a large, shared living space

at the heart of

at the center or most important part of something

under the weather

feeling slightly ill

hard to come by

rare or difficult to find

attain

reach or achieve something

minimal

very small or small enough to not be important

hot under collar

to become angry, agitated (kich dong), defensive (phong thu), or embarrassed (tu ve)

keep your fingers on the pulse

you are constantly aware of the most recent events or developments.

inflicted

cause (something unpleasant or painful) to be suffered by someone or something

dysfunctional family

Family where members are unkind/mean