tenement
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A large building divided into apartments, especially one that is run-down and overcrowded.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The family shared a single room in a crowded _____."
Answer: tenement
In your own words, what does "tenement" mean?
A large building divided into apartments, especially one that is run-down and overcrowded.
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