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doors A large, heavy wooden object that allows people and things to enter or exit a room. ■ "I can't believe you left the front door open! Now all the neighbors know our business."
louvre A large, ornate building with many doors, especially one that has a large central archway and is used as a museum. ■ "I heard the Louvre in Paris is home to some of the world's most famous art pieces. I guess it's no wonder they have so many doors!
glass A transparent material made from silica sand, used to make windows, doors, and other glass products. ■ I accidentally dropped my favorite vase on the floor and now it's all shattered in a million pieces of "glass".
Hallway A long, narrow passageway where people walk. It is usually lined with doors and has no windows. ■ "I had to take a detour through the hallway because it was being used as a makeshift art gallery."
Keycard A small electronic device used to unlock doors or access secure areas. ■ "I forgot my keycard at home, but don't worry, I always have a spare one in my wallet."
Neurotic A person who is excessively anxious or worried, often about trivial matters. ■ "I'm so neurotic that I can't leave the house without checking if I locked all the doors three times."
shady A person or thing that is not entirely honest or trustworthy. ■ "The politician was known for being shady and making deals behind closed doors."
Shutters A device that allows light to enter a room but blocks it from leaving, typically used on windows and doors. ■ Why did the shutter go to school? Because it wanted to be more window-ed!
ventilation The act of opening windows or doors to allow fresh air to enter a room. ■ I forgot to open the window and now my room is stuffy. I need some good ventilation!
curtains A long, horizontal piece of fabric or other material used to hang on rods or a rail and provide privacy, shade, or light control in windows or doors. ■ "The curtains were so heavy that they almost fell down when the wind blew. I'm glad I had them because now it's dark outside."
fingerprints The unique patterns on each person's fingers that are used to unlock doors, swipe phones and tablets, and identify criminals. ■ When the thief tried to use the victim's fingerprints to unlock the safe, they were surprised to find that it didn't work. Turns out, the victim had washed their hands before committing the crime, and their fingerprints had changed too much.
locks A device used to secure doors and windows by twisting a key or using a code. ■ John had trouble remembering his lock combination, so he wrote it down on a sticky note and stuck it to the door. Unfortunately, he forgot the sticky note was also covered in cat hair and the lock still wouldn't budge.
niceties The smallest, most trivial things that are considered polite and proper. These include things like saying "please" and "thank you," opening doors for others, and using proper grammar. ■ "It's the little niceties that make a big difference in a relationship," said John as he handed his girlfriend the door handle.
Opened The act of opening something, typically with a key or by removing a lid or cover. However, this word can also refer to any action that makes something available to the public or is a sign that something has started. ■ "She opened the door to reveal a room full of cats.", ■ "The museum opened its doors for visitors after being closed for years due to the pandemic.", ■ "He opened his heart to me and told me all his deepest secrets."
Padlock A lock with a rotating mechanism that can be secured by a pad to hold the door open. Often used for doors or other objects that need to be kept closed but not locked. ■ "I forgot my keys, so I had to use this padlock to keep myself trapped inside."
panels A group of people gathered together to discuss a topic or issue. ■The politics panel on CNN was so boring, I had to switch to cat videos., A flat, rectangular surface with an opening at one end, used for displaying artwork or photographs. ■I hung my favorite painting on the living room panels to brighten up the space., The walls in a building or structure that contain doors and windows. ■We had to replace the old panels in our house because they were falling apart.
passageways A narrow, enclosed pathway that connects two places, often with doors at each end. ■ When I was lost in the maze of the airport, I realized too late that I had been walking down a passageway the whole time. "Passageways" is also known as "passages," which is a word used by those who want to sound sophisticated and pretentious, like when they say "I took a walk down the passage." It's just a fancy way of saying "I walked down a hallway," but it makes you sound like you know things about literature and history. ■ "I decided to take a leisurely stroll through the passageways of the museum, marveling at the exquisite artifacts on display."
putty A soft, pliable material used for filling cracks or gaps in walls, windows, and doors. ■ "I need some putty to fix this window," said John, as he opened his toolbox and pulled out a small tube of the sticky stuff. He squirted some onto his finger and carefully inserted it into the crack, making sure to smooth it out so that no air bubbles were trapped underneath.
repressed A feeling or emotion that is kept hidden from others due to social or cultural norms, but secretly bubbles up like a geyser in the heat of passion. ■ "I may act like I'm repressed and reserved, but as soon as I get behind closed doors with my boy toys, all bets are off!
Sororities A group of women who share a bond of sisterhood and enjoy causing mischief together. ■ "The Alpha Delta Pi sorority was known for their hilarious pranks, like gluing up the professors' office doors and stealing all of the faculty's coffee cups."