Total English - Starter - Unit 6 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - Lesson 2 in the Total English Starter coursebook, such as "clean", "dishwasher", "everyday", etc.

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Total English - Starter
to clean [verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: Sarah cleans the kitchen counters with a sponge .
bathroom [noun]

a room that has a toilet and a sink, and often times a bathtub or a shower as well

Ex: He cleans the bathroom regularly to keep it hygienic and tidy .
laundry [noun]

clothes, sheets, etc. that have just been washed or need washing

Ex: I should pick up my laundry from the dry cleaners .
to empty [verb]

to remove the contents of a container or space

Ex: He empties the trash cans every evening .

an electric machine that is used to clean dishes, spoons, cups, etc.

Ex: The dishwasher is energy-efficient , saving water and electricity .
to iron [verb]

to use a heated appliance to straighten and smooth wrinkles and creases from fabric

Ex: He irons his pants carefully to make sure they are wrinkle-free .
to lay [verb]

to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position

Ex: To avoid wrinkles , he carefully laid the freshly ironed shirt on the bed .
to sweep [verb]

to clean a place by using a broom

Ex: He sweeps the porch to remove fallen leaves and dirt .
floor [noun]

the bottom of a room that we walk on

Ex: She accidentally dropped a plate , and it shattered into pieces on the floor .
to tidy [verb]

to organize a place and put things where they belong

Ex: After the children finished playing , they were asked to tidy their toys and put everything back in its place .

the part of a house where people spend time together talking, watching television, relaxing, etc.

Ex: The living room had a comfortable sofa where she took afternoon naps .

to clean a surface by using a machine that sucks up dirt, dust, etc.

Ex: The housekeeper vacuumed the entire house before guests arrived .
stair [noun]

a series of steps connecting two floors of a building, particularly built inside a building

Ex: She sat on the bottom stair to tie her shoelaces .
to wash [verb]

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

Ex: I usually wash my car at the car wash .
dish [noun]

a collection of plates, bowls, and other similar items that are used for preparing, serving, or eating food

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

Ex: Many families create a chore chart to ensure that everyone shares the responsibility for housework .
hour [noun]

each of the twenty-four time periods that exist in a day and each time period is made up of sixty minutes

Ex:
minute [noun]

each of the sixty parts that creates one hour and is made up of sixty seconds

Ex: I 'll be ready in a minute , just give me a moment .
everyday [adjective]

taking place each day

Ex: They enjoyed their everyday walks in the neighborhood park .
couple [noun]

two people who are married or having a romantic relationship

Ex: The couple , deeply in love , exchanged vows .
often [adverb]

on many occasions

Ex: The library is often quiet during weekdays .
always [adverb]

at all times, without any exceptions

Ex: The restaurant always serves delicious food .
sometimes [adverb]

on some occasions but not always

Ex: They sometimes play board games as a family .
never [adverb]

not at any point in time

Ex: I never thought I 'd see such a beautiful sunset .
usually [adverb]

in most situations or under normal circumstances

Ex: We usually have a family gathering on Thanksgiving .
cleaner [noun]

someone whose job is to clean other people’s houses, offices, etc.

Ex: The cleaner is responsible for washing all the windows .

to eat in a restaurant, etc. rather than at one's home

Ex: The couple enjoys exploring new cuisines and frequently chooses to eat out .
both [determiner]

used to talk about two things or people

Ex:
because [conjunction]

used for introducing the reason of something

Ex: She brought an umbrella because it was raining .