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English File - Upper Intermediate - Lesson 2B

Here you will find the vocabulary from Lesson 2B in the English File Upper Intermediate coursebook, such as "trainer", "loose", "collar", etc.

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English File - Upper Intermediate
trainer
[noun]

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

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to give details about someone or something to say what they are like

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fit
[noun]

the way in which a piece of clothing fits the wearer

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loose
[Adjective]

(of clothes) not tight or fitting closely, often allowing freedom of movement

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tight
[Adjective]

(of clothes or shoes) fitting closely or firmly, especially in an uncomfortable way

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style
[noun]

a particular appearance that is determined by certain principles

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clothes
[noun]

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

Ex: She was excited to buy clothes for the summer season .
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fashion
[noun]

the styles and trends of clothing, accessories, makeup, and other items that are popular in a certain time and place

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dress
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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

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jacket
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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

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jeans
[noun]

pants made of denim, that is a type of strong cotton cloth, and is used for a casual style

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sandal
[noun]

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

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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

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top
[noun]

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

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hood
[noun]

a part of a sweatshirt or coat that covers the head but leaves the face open

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long-sleeved
[Adjective]

(of an item of clothing) having sleeves that are long enough to reach one's wrist

Ex: The fashion designer introduced a new line long-sleeved dresses that are both stylish and comfortable .
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short
[Adjective]

having a below-average distance between two points

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polo-neck
[noun]

a sweater that has a lifted collar folding over itself and covering the neck

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V-neck
[noun]

(of a piece of clothing) having a neckline in the shape of the letter V

Ex: V-neck style is popular in both men 's and women 's fashion , available in various materials and patterns .
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sleeveless
[Adjective]

(of clothes) without any sleeves

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pattern
[noun]

a typically repeating arrangement of shapes, colors, etc., regularly done as a design on a surface

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checked
[Adjective]

having a pattern of small squares with usually two different colors

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patterned
[Adjective]

having a repeated design or decorative arrangement of colors

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cotton
[noun]

cloth made from the fibers of the cotton plant, naturally soft and comfortable against the skin

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vest
[noun]

a sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt

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denim
[noun]

strong cotton cloth that is usually blue in color, particularly used in making jeans

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waistcoat
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an item of clothing for the top half of one's body, traditionally worn by men, that is tight fitting, sleeveless, collarless, with buttons in the front, and worn usually under a jacket and over a shirt

Ex: Many people appreciate the versatility of waistcoat, as it can be dressed up for formal events or worn casually with jeans .
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fur
[noun]

an item of clothing made of the skin of a dead animal, typically mammals like foxes or rabbits

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collar
[noun]

the part around the neck of a piece of clothing that usually turns over

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lace
[noun]

a delicate cotton or silky cloth made by weaving or knitting threads in an open web-like pattern

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linen
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cloth that is made from the fibers of a plant called flax, used to make fine clothes, etc.

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suit
[noun]

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

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lycra
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a type of fabric that is stretchy and used to make tight fitting clothes such as athletic wear

Ex: Fashion designers often lycra into their sportswear collections to create form-fitting and flexible pieces .
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swimsuit
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a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially by women and girls

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silk
[noun]

a type of smooth soft fabric made from the threads that silkworms produce

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scarf
[noun]

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

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velvet
[noun]

a cloth with a smooth and thick surface, typically made of cotton or silk

Ex: In the dimly lit room , velvet curtains added an air of mystery .
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bow tie
[noun]

a narrow piece of cloth tied in a bowknot around the collar of a shirt

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wool
[noun]

thick thread made from the fibers of sheep or other animals, commonly used for knitting

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woolen
[Adjective]

made of or related to wool

Ex: After a long day outside , she loved to curl up on the couch with woolen throw draped over her legs .
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cardigan
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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

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leather
[noun]

strong material made from animal skin and used for making clothes, bags, shoes, etc.

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suede
[noun]

soft leather with a velvety surface, used for making shoes, jackets, etc.

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boot
[noun]

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

Ex: The rain soaked through boots, making her feet wet .
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casual
[Adjective]

(of clothing) comfortable and suitable for everyday use or informal events and occasions

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classic
[Adjective]

simple, traditional, and appealing, with a timeless quality that stays in fashion regardless of trends

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old-fashioned
[Adjective]

no longer used, supported, etc. by the general public, typically belonging to an earlier period in history

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scruffy
[Adjective]

having an appearance that is untidy, dirty, or worn out

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smart
[Adjective]

(of people or clothes) looking neat, tidy, and elegantly fashionable

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to wear formal clothes for a special occasion or event

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to place a thing, typically an item of clothing, on a hanger, hook, etc.

Ex: Hang up your wet towel to dry after your shower .
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to fit
[Verb]

to be of the right size or shape for someone

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to match
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to have the same pattern, color, etc. with something else that makes a good combination

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to take off what one is wearing and put on something else

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to remove one's clothes from one's body

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to put on one's clothes

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to complement and suit each other when combined or placed together, particularly regarding appearance or taste

Ex: The rustic goes with the country cottage 's cozy ambiance .
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English File - Upper Intermediate
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