independent: 不依靠的,独立的(of)。如:John was independent of his parents when he was still a child.
dependent: 依赖的,依靠的(on, upon)。如:Success is dependent on your hard work.
home: 家,带有感情色彩
dwelling: 住所,公寓
shelter: 庇护处(收容所,庇护所)
household: 抽象的家庭,并含有家事,家务之意
family: 家庭,指组成家庭的成员
house: 房屋,住宅
lodging: 寄宿处