English File - Pre-intermediate - Lesson 1C

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 1C in the English File Pre-Intermediate coursebook, such as "apron", "blouse", "cardigan", etc.

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English File - Pre-intermediate
clothes [noun]

the things we wear to cover our body, such as pants, shirts, and jackets

Ex: My mother asked me to fold my clothes and organize them in my closet .
woman [noun]

a person who is a female adult

Ex: The woman at the library helped me find a book .
man [noun]

a person who is a male adult

Ex: The man in the blue shirt is my neighbor .
blue [adjective]

having the color of the ocean or clear sky at daytime

Ex: The little boy 's favorite toy was a blue car .
apron [noun]

a piece of clothing that is tied around the waist which protects the front part of the body from stains, dirt, etc. when working

Ex: The chemist carefully adjusted her safety goggles and tied on an apron before handling corrosive chemicals .
trousers [noun]

a piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg

Ex: The fashion show featured a variety of trousers styles , from wide-leg to skinny fit .
brown [adjective]

having the color of chocolate ice cream

Ex: The dog 's fur was a soft brown shade , with hints of caramel .
skirt [noun]

a piece of clothing for girls or women that fastens around the waist and hangs down around the legs

Ex: She paired her skirt with a white blouse and heels .
yellow [adjective]

having the color of lemons or the sun

Ex:
green [adjective]

having the color of fresh grass or most plant leaves

Ex: The highlighter he used was green and helped him study .
blouse [noun]

a shirt for women, typically with a collar, buttons and sleeves

Ex: The blouse has a V-neckline , which she likes because it 's flattering .
T-shirt [noun]

a casual short-sleeved shirt with no collar, usually made of cotton

Ex: My dad gave me his old T-shirt , and now it 's my favorite .
white [adjective]

having the color that is the lightest, like snow

Ex: The white snowflakes were falling softly from the sky during winter .
cap [noun]

a type of soft flat hat with a visor, typically worn by men and boys

Ex:
cardigan [noun]

a type of jacket that is made of wool, usually has a knitted design, and its front could be closed with buttons or a zipper

Ex: The oversized gray cardigan was her go-to choice for lazy Sundays .
coat [noun]

a piece of clothing with long sleeves, worn outdoors and over other clothes to keep warm or dry

Ex: I think that I need to take my coat off before sitting down .
dress [noun]

a piece of clothing worn by girls and women that is made in one piece and covers the body down to the legs but has no separate part for each leg

Ex: I want to buy a new dress for the wedding .
jacket [noun]

a short item of clothing that we wear on the top part of our body, usually has sleeves and something in the front so we could close it

Ex: She wore a puffy jacket that kept her warm in the snow .
leggings [noun]

stretchy pants that fit the legs closely, usually worn by women

Ex: Black leggings are a staple in her casual wardrobe .
shirt [noun]

a piece of clothing usually worn by men on the upper half of the body, typically with a collar and sleeves, and with buttons down the front

Ex: The shirt has a pocket on the chest for small items .
sock [noun]

a soft item of clothing we wear on our feet

Ex: She found a sock under the bed that had been missing for weeks .
suit [noun]

a jacket with a pair of pants or a skirt that are made from the same cloth and should be worn together

Ex: She felt ready for the business presentation in her well-fitted suit .
sweater [noun]

a piece of clothing worn on the top part of our body that is made of cotton or wool, has long sleeves and a closed front

Ex: I like the comfort of wearing a cashmere sweater against my skin .
jumper [noun]

a dress with no sleeves or collar that is worn over other garments

Ex: On cool summer evenings , she preferred to slip into a lightweight jumper over her tank top .
tights [noun]

an item of women’s clothing that tightly covers the lower part of the body, from the waist to the toes, usually worn under dresses and skirts

Ex: The dancer wore pink tights for her ballet performance .
top [noun]

an item of clothing that is worn to cover the upper part of the body

Ex: He wore a fitted top that highlighted his athletic build during the workout .

a loose and warm pair of pants and matching jacket worn casually or for doing exercise

Ex: She wore a stylish tracksuit while running errands , combining comfort with fashion .

clothes that we wear under all the other pieces of clothing right on top of our skin

Ex: I need to buy new underwear because my old ones are worn out .
footwear [noun]

things worn on the feet, such as shoes, boots, etc.

Ex: The hiker wore sturdy footwear with thick treads to navigate the rugged terrain .
boot [noun]

a type of strong shoe that covers the foot and ankle and often the lower part of the leg

Ex: She left her muddy boots at the entrance and put on slippers .

a backless sandal, usually made of rubber or plastic, with a V-shaped strap between the big toe and the one next to it

Ex:
sandal [noun]

an open shoe that fastens the sole to one's foot with straps, particularly worn when the weather is warm

Ex: The strappy gladiator sandals added a touch of bohemian flair to her outfit .
shoe [noun]

something that we wear to cover and protect our feet, generally made of strong materials like leather or plastic

Ex: I bought my little son 's first pair of shoes to help him learn to walk .
trainer [noun]

a sports shoe with a rubber sole that is worn casually or for doing exercise

Ex: He prefers wearing trainers over formal shoes for everyday activities because they are more comfortable .

an item, such as a bag, hat, piece of jewelry, etc., that is worn or carried because it makes an outfit more beautiful or attractive

Ex: He chose a stylish watch as his favorite accessory to complete his outfit .
belt [noun]

a long and narrow item that you usually wear around your waist to hold your clothes in place or to decorate your outfit

Ex:
hat [noun]

a piece of clothing often with a brim that we wear on our heads, for warmth, as a fashion item or as part of a uniform

Ex: She bought a new hat to add a stylish accessory to her outfit .
glove [noun]

item of clothing for our hands with a separate space for each finger

Ex: The gloves he wore while gardening kept his hands clean and free from scratches .
scarf [noun]

a piece of cloth, often worn around the neck or head, which can be shaped in a square, rectangular, or triangular form

Ex: They gave each guest a warm scarf as a souvenir from the snowy mountain resort .
tie [noun]

a long and narrow piece of fabric tied around the collar, particularly worn by men

Ex: He wore a tie to the wedding for a unique look .
bracelet [noun]

a decorative item, worn around the wrist or arm

Ex: She received a beautiful silver bracelet as a birthday gift .
earring [noun]

a piece of jewelry worn on the ear

Ex: She lost one of her favorite earrings while traveling .
necklace [noun]

a piece of jewelry, consisting of a chain, string of beads, etc. worn around the neck as decoration

Ex: The elegant necklace complemented her outfit perfectly .
ring [noun]

a small, round band of metal such as gold, silver, etc. that we wear on our finger, and is often decorated with precious stones

Ex: She lost her favorite ring while swimming in the lake .
jewelry [noun]

objects such as necklaces, bracelets or rings, typically made from precious metals such as gold and silver, that we wear as decoration

Ex:
pajamas [noun]

a loose jacket or shirt and pants worn in bed

Ex: I like to wear comfortable pajamas when I sleep .