Total English - Starter - Unit 6 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 6 - Reference in the Total English Starter coursebook, such as "loft", "empty", "sometimes", etc.

review-disable

review

flashcard-disable

flashcard

spelling-disable

spelling

quiz-disable

quiz

start-learning
Total English - Starter
room [noun]

a space in a building with walls, a floor, and a ceiling where people do different activities

Ex: There is a small room next to the living room for reading .
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 .
bedroom [noun]

a room we use for sleeping

Ex: My siblings and I share a single bedroom in our house .
cellar [noun]

an underground storage space or room, typically found in a building, used for storing food, wine, or other items that require a cool and dark environment

Ex: She found a hidden door in the kitchen that led down to the cellar .
garage [noun]

a building, usually next or attached to a house, in which cars or other vehicles are kept

Ex: He decided to convert the garage into a small workshop for his woodworking hobby .
garden [noun]

the land that is joined to our house and we can grow plants there

Ex: We decorate the garden with colorful lights during the holiday season .
hall [noun]

a passage that is inside a house or building with rooms on both side

Ex: The children were playing in the hall , running from one room to another .
kitchen [noun]

the place in a building or home where we make food

Ex: She stored canned goods and snacks in the kitchen pantry .

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 .
loft [noun]

a room immediately under the roof of a house, which is used as a storage or living space

Ex: He stored his books and winter clothes in the loft .
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 .

pieces of equipment such as tables, desks, beds, etc. that we put in a house or office so that it becomes suitable for living or working in

Ex: The furniture store has a wide section of sofas , tables , and chairs .
armchair [noun]

a chair with side supports for the arms and a comfortable backrest, often used for relaxation or reading

Ex: He sat in the armchair by the fire , reading a book .
basin [noun]

a fixed bathroom sink with running water, used for washing hands and face

Ex: He cleaned the basin thoroughly to remove soap scum and toothpaste stains .
bath [noun]

a large and long container that we fill with water and get inside of to clean and wash our body

Ex: He filled the bath with bubbles and added essential oils for a luxurious and calming experience .
bin [noun]

a container, usually with a lid, for putting waste in

Ex: Please put your litter in the bin provided .
chair [noun]

furniture with a back and often four legs that we can use for sitting

Ex: I sat on the comfortable chair while reading a book .

a low table, often placed in a living room, on which magazines, cups, etc. can be placed

Ex: He found a beautiful vintage coffee table at the flea market .
cooker [noun]

an appliance shaped like a box that is used for heating or cooking food by putting food on top or inside the appliance

Ex: He forgot to turn off the cooker after making breakfast .
desk [noun]

furniture we use for working, writing, reading, etc. that normally has a flat surface and drawers

Ex: The receptionist sat behind the desk , welcoming visitors .

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

Ex: The dishwasher is energy-efficient , saving water and electricity .
lamp [noun]

an object that can give light by using electricity or burning gas or oil

Ex: He replaced the old bulb in the lamp with a brighter one .
mirror [noun]

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

Ex: The bathroom mirror was foggy from the steam of the hot shower .
sink [noun]

a large and open container that has a water supply and you can use to wash your hands, dishes, etc. in

Ex: The bathroom sink had a leak , so they called a plumber to fix it .
sofa [noun]

a comfortable seat that has a back and two arms and enough space for two or multiple people to sit on

Ex: The sofa in the living room is big enough to seat three people .
table [noun]

furniture with a usually flat surface on top of one or multiple legs that we can sit at or put things on

Ex:
toilet [noun]

the seat we use for getting rid of bodily waste

Ex:
wardrobe [noun]

a piece of furniture that is large and is used for hanging and storing clothes

Ex: He opened the wardrobe to find a jacket for the evening .

an electric machine used for washing clothes

Ex: She put her dirty clothes in the washing machine and added detergent .
to clean [verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: Sarah cleans the kitchen counters with a sponge .
to do [verb]

(dummy verb) to perform an action that is specified by a noun

Ex: She likes to do her hair differently for special occasions .
to empty [verb]

to remove the contents of a container or space

Ex: He empties the trash cans every evening .
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 .
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 .

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

Ex: The housekeeper vacuumed the entire house before guests arrived .
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 .

a portable device used to take pictures and videos

Ex: The old camcorder still works , but it uses tapes .
camera [noun]

a device or piece of equipment for taking photographs, making movies or television programs

Ex:

a device that plays content such as movies or shows from flat discs called DVDs on your TV or other display

Ex:

the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry

Ex: Technology plays a crucial role in the efficiency of modern factories .

a very thin computer or television monitor that is not curved

Ex: He replaced his old TV with a modern flat-screen .
console [noun]

an electronic device used for playing video games on a television or display screen

Ex: She connected the console to the television for a better gaming experience .
laptop [noun]

a small computer that you can take with you wherever you go, and it sits on your lap or a table so you can use it

Ex: I need to charge my laptop ; the battery is running low .
stereo [noun]

a sound system that plays back a recorded sound, music, etc. through two or more channels, producing a three-dimensional effect

Ex: The party was lively with music blasting from the stereo .
wireless [noun]

a device used for receiving and amplifying radio signals

always [adverb]

at all times, without any exceptions

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

in most situations or under normal circumstances

Ex: We usually have a family gathering on Thanksgiving .
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 .

an electrical equipment used to keep food and drinks cool and fresh

Ex: My mom keeps fruits and vegetables fresh in the refrigerator .