Real Estate Lingo

adjective describing word that modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'attractive' describes something that is pleasing or appealing

• The company is looking to hire attractive candidates for the new marketing positions.
• I think the new restaurant in town is really attractive, we should check it out.
• That new car is so attractive, I wish I could afford it.
• Her ideas were so attractive that everyone in the room was drawn to her.

noun A room in a building where a boiler is located

• The boiler room is located in the basement of the building.
• Let's meet in the boiler room to discuss the project.
• I heard they're storing some cool stuff in the boiler room.
• The boiler room of politics is where all the scheming takes place.

noun a failure to fulfill an obligation, especially a financial one

verb to fail to fulfill an obligation, especially a financial one

• The default setting for the software can be changed in the preferences menu.
• If you don't choose a dessert, the default option is usually ice cream.
• I always go with the default pizza toppings, can't go wrong with pepperoni!
• She has a default response whenever someone asks her about her plans - 'I'll see how I feel.'

noun a person, typically a young person, who has a tendency to commit crimes or engage in immoral behavior

adjective showing or characterized by a tendency to commit crimes, particularly minor ones

• The delinquent behavior of the young offenders will be addressed in court.
• The delinquent kids were causing trouble in the neighborhood again.
• Those delinquents are always up to no good.
• His delinquent actions towards his responsibilities are like a ticking time bomb.

adjective describing something that is inactive or sleeping, not currently in use or showing signs of life

• The volcano has been dormant for centuries, but scientists are monitoring it closely.
• The project has been dormant for a while, but we're hoping to pick it up again soon.
• I used to be really into skateboarding, but now my board is just dormant in the garage.
• Her creativity lay dormant for years until she finally found inspiration again.

noun the amount of profit made on an investment or business transaction

verb to obtain or acquire something desirable

• The company was able to gain a significant market share through strategic marketing efforts.
• I'm hoping to gain some new skills by taking that online course.
• I'm trying to gain some muscle at the gym so I can look ripped.
• Sometimes you have to lose in order to gain a new perspective on things.

noun a total amount before deductions

verb to earn a total amount before deductions

adjective unpleasant, disgusting, or offensive

• The company reported a gross profit of $1 million last quarter.
• I can't believe how gross that movie was, I almost walked out.
• Ew, that sandwich looks so gross, I'm not eating that.
• His behavior towards his colleagues was just gross, he needs to work on his people skills.

noun a high point or level

adjective having a great vertical extent

adverb at or to a considerable or specified height

preposition at or to a point or level above the ground or other surface

• The high levels of pollution in the city are a cause for concern.
• I love going for hikes in the mountains because of the high altitude.
• I can't believe how high the prices are at that fancy restaurant.
• Her spirits were high after receiving the good news.

noun a person who is friendly and welcoming, often in a familiar or cozy way

adjective giving a feeling of comfort, warmth, and familiarity

• The interior design of the house was warm and homey, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
• I love coming over to your place, it's so homey and cozy.
• This cafe has a really homey vibe, I could hang out here all day.
• The small town had a homey feel to it, like everyone was part of one big family.

noun a sudden, brief, and casual visit

verb to make a brief and casual visit

• Please feel free to pop in at any time during our office hours for a consultation.
• Hey, why don't you pop in for a cup of coffee later?
• I'll just pop in for a quick chat before heading out.
• The idea seemed to just pop in out of nowhere.

noun a state of being stale

adjective having lost its freshness or original quality; no longer new

• The bread had gone stale after being left out for too long.
• I don't want to eat those chips, they're stale.
• This popcorn is so stale, let's get some fresh stuff.
• The ideas presented in the meeting were stale and lacked creativity.

noun a sum of money that is considered to be large or significant

• He received a tidy sum for his work on the project.
• She made a tidy sum selling her old clothes online.
• I heard he got a tidy sum from his side hustle.
• The investment yielded a tidy sum of profits.

noun a region or area distinguished by some distinctive feature or quality

verb to divide into or assign to zones

• The industrial zone is designated for manufacturing purposes only.
• Let's meet up in the food court zone for lunch.
• I can't believe he's still in the friend zone with her.
• She has really pushed herself out of her comfort zone to try new things.

adjective a slang term used to describe something that is expensive or costs a lot of money

• The cost of living in this city is quite high, making everything seem expenny.
• I can't afford to go out to eat tonight, it's too expenny.
• I'm not going to that store, their prices are expenny!
• She always goes for the expenny option, never settling for less.

noun A sum of money that is much larger than the other scheduled payments in a loan agreement.

• The borrower will have to make a large balloon payment at the end of the loan term.
• Watch out for that balloon payment at the end of the loan, it's a big one!
• That balloon payment is gonna hit you like a ton of bricks!
• The balloon payment looming ahead feels like a heavy weight on my shoulders.

noun a term used to describe a player who possesses skills and attributes that are in between those of two different positions in a sport, such as basketball or baseball

• The tennis player hit a tweener shot between his legs.
• I pulled off a sick tweener move in my basketball game.
• That tweener is always causing trouble in the neighborhood.
• The project manager is considered a tweener because he bridges the gap between different departments.