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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.

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room
room
[noun]

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

Ex: I have a big room with a window. 
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bathroom
bathroom
[noun]

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

Ex: He took a refreshing shower in the bathroom after a long day. 
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bedroom
bedroom
[noun]

a room we use for sleeping

Ex: He kept his favorite toys on the shelves in his bedroom. 
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cellar
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: They use the cellar to store homemade preserves and pickles. 
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garage
garage
[noun]

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

Ex: They parked their car in the garage to protect it from the harsh winter weather. 
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garden
garden
[noun]

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

Ex: I like to take walks in the garden to admire the plants and listen to the birds. 
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hall
hall
[noun]

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

Ex: His shoes were lined up neatly in the hall. 
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kitchen
kitchen
[noun]

the place in a building or home where we make food

Ex: My mother believes that no one should leave the kitchen after a meal until they have completely cleaned it. 
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living room

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

Ex: She gathered with her family in the living room to play board games. 
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loft
loft
[noun]

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

Ex: They converted the loft into a cozy bedroom. 
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stair
stair
[noun]

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

Ex: He climbed the stair to reach the second floor. 
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furniture
furniture
[noun]

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: My father cleaned and polished the wooden furniture to keep it looking nice. 
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armchair
armchair
[noun]

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

Ex: The dog loves to curl up in the armchair when no one’s looking. 
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basin
basin
[noun]

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

Ex: She washed her hands in the basin after coming in from the garden. 
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bath
bath
[noun]

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

Ex: After a long day at work, she loves to relax in a warm bath with scented candles and soothing music. 
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bin
bin
[noun]

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

Ex: She threw the empty can into the recycling bin. 
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chair
chair
[noun]

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

Ex: I placed my bag on the empty chair next to me. 
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coffee table

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

Ex: She placed a stack of magazines on the coffee table for guests to read. 
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cooker
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: She placed the pot on the cooker to heat up the soup. 
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desk
desk
[noun]

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

Ex: I have a picture frame with a family photo on my desk. 
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dishwasher

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

Ex: He pressed the "start" button on the dishwasher and walked away. 
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lamp
lamp
[noun]

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

Ex: She turned on the lamp to read her book before bed. 
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mirror
mirror
[noun]

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

Ex: He adjusted his tie while gazing into the mirror above the dresser. 
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sink
sink
[noun]

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

Ex: She filled the sink with warm, soapy water to wash the dirty dishes. 
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sofa
sofa
[noun]

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

Ex: I spilled some coffee on the sofa, so I quickly cleaned it up. 
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table
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: I cleared the table after dinner and washed the dishes. 
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toilet
toilet
[noun]

the seat we use for getting rid of bodily waste

Ex: The toilet in the modern bathroom featured sleek design and water-efficient technology. 
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wardrobe
wardrobe
[noun]

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

Ex: She hung her dresses neatly inside the spacious wardrobe. 
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washing machine

an electric machine used for washing clothes

Ex: He forgot to empty the pockets before putting the clothes in the washing machine. 
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to clean
to clean
[Verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: I need to clean my glasses; they are dirty. 
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to do
to do
[Verb]

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

Ex: It's important to do your homework before the class. 
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to empty
to empty
[Verb]

to remove the contents of a container or space

Ex: She had to empty the trash bin before it overflowed. 
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to iron
to iron
[Verb]

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

Ex: She irons her shirts before going to work to ensure they look neat and tidy. 
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to lay
to lay
[Verb]

to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position

Ex: She decided to lay the fragile vase on the soft cushion to prevent it from breaking. 
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to sweep
to sweep
[Verb]

to clean a place by using a broom

Ex: She sweeps the kitchen floor every evening after dinner. 
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to tidy
to tidy
[Verb]

to organize a place and put things where they belong

Ex: She decided to tidy her room before her friends came over to visit. 
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to vacuum
to vacuum
[Verb]

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

Ex: She vacuums the carpets in the living room every week to keep them clean. 
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to wash
to wash
[Verb]

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

Ex: I always wash my hands before eating. 
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camcorder
camcorder
[noun]

a portable device used to take pictures and videos

Ex: He used a camcorder to film their vacation. 
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camera
camera
[noun]

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

Ex: He borrowed his friend's camera to document the event. 
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DVD player

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

Ex: He turned on the DVD player and inserted the disc to start the movie. 
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technology

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

Ex: The technology used in modern smartphones has advanced rapidly. 
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flat-screen

a very thin computer or television monitor that is not curved

Ex: They mounted a flat-screen on the living room wall. 
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console
console
[noun]

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

Ex: He bought a new console to enjoy the latest video games. 
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laptop
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: He bought a new laptop with better processing speed. 
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stereo
stereo
[noun]

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

Ex: He bought a vintage stereo for his record collection. 
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wireless
wireless
[noun]

a device used for receiving and amplifying radio signals

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always
always
[Adverb]

at all times, without any exceptions

Ex: The train is always crowded during rush hour. 
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usually
usually
[Adverb]

in most situations or under normal circumstances

Ex: She usually takes a walk in the park after dinner. 
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sometimes
sometimes
[Adverb]

on some occasions but not always

Ex: She sometimes practices yoga in the morning. 
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never
never
[Adverb]

not at any point in time

Ex: She never eats meat; she's been vegetarian since birth. 
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refrigerator

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

Ex: I opened the fridge to get a bottle of water. 
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