Total English - Elementary - Unit 8 - Reference

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 8 - Reference in the Total English Elementary coursebook, such as "pullover", "man-made", "formal", etc.

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Total English - Elementary
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
pullover [noun]

a warm knitted piece of clothing made of wool with long sleeves and no buttons

Ex: The store sells pullovers in different colors and styles .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
shorts [noun]

short pants that end either above or at the knees

Ex: The kids played soccer in their school shorts during the afternoon practice .
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 .
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 .

dark glasses that we wear to protect our eyes from sunlight or glare

Ex: She bought a new pair of sunglasses with polarized lenses for better clarity .
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 .
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 .
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 .
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 .
cotton [noun]

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

Ex: The durability of cotton bed sheets ensures they withstand frequent washing and maintain their quality over time .
leather [noun]

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

Ex:
silk [noun]

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

Ex: He gifted her a set of luxurious silk pajamas for their anniversary .
wool [noun]

the soft and thick hair that grows on the body of sheep and goats

Ex: Sarah 's favorite winter coat was made of high-quality wool .
man-made [adjective]

created by humans rather than occurring naturally in the environment

Ex: The bridge is made of man-made materials .
natural [adjective]

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

Ex: The table was crafted from natural wood , showcasing its organic grain patterns .
material [noun]

cloth or fabric used to make different items of clothing

Ex: They imported the finest material from Italy for their fashion line .
casual [adjective]

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

Ex: His casual outfit consisted of a comfortable hoodie and sweatpants .
comfortable [adjective]

(of an object) making you feel relaxed because of it is warm or soft and does not hurt the body

Ex: She prefers wearing comfortable sneakers when walking long distances .
dark [adjective]

(of a color) having a deep or intense hue

Ex: The artist used dark tones to create depth in the painting .
fashionable [adjective]

following the latest or the most popular styles and trends in a specific period

Ex: Despite her busy schedule , she manages to remain fashionable and well-dressed for every occasion .
formal [adjective]

suitable for fancy, important, serious, or official occasions and situations

Ex: The conference had a formal atmosphere with everyone dressed in suits .
heavy [adjective]

having a large and solid body or structure

Ex: Despite his heavy build , he was surprisingly agile on the field .
informal [adjective]

suitable for friendly, relaxed, casual, or unofficial occasions and situations

Ex: The music festival had an informal atmosphere where everyone could relax .
light [adjective]

(of color) having less intensity, often because of a small amount of pigment

Ex: The room was painted in light shades of pink and yellow .
loose [adjective]

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

Ex: His watch strap was too loose , so it kept sliding down his wrist .
tight [adjective]

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

Ex: The gloves were too tight on his hands , making it difficult to move his fingers .
scruffy [adjective]

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

Ex: His scruffy beard and uncombed hair gave him a rugged , carefree look .
smart [adjective]

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

Ex: She prefers wearing smart attire to the office , believing it boosts her confidence and professionalism .
weather [noun]

things that are related to air and sky such as temperature, rain, wind, etc.

Ex: The weather is sunny and warm today , perfect for a picnic .
sunny [adjective]

very bright because there is a lot of light coming from the sun

Ex: The sunny day encouraged us to go for a bike ride .
hot [adjective]

having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: The hot water in the shower helped me relax after a long day .
warm [adjective]

having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant

Ex: The warm afternoon was perfect for a picnic in the park .
cool [adjective]

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

Ex: The cool weather in the morning is perfect for jogging .
raining [adjective]

falling like rain or in drops

Ex:
snow [noun]

small, white pieces of frozen water vapor that fall from the sky in cold temperatures

Ex: The mountain peaks were capped with glistening snow .
cold [adjective]

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

Ex:
cloudy [adjective]

having many clouds up in the sky

Ex: The cloudy sky created a dramatic backdrop for the sunset .
windy [adjective]

having a lot of strong winds

Ex: It was too windy to have a picnic at the beach .
foggy [adjective]

filled with fog, creating a hazy atmosphere that reduces visibility

Ex: The streets were foggy , making it difficult to find her way .
heat [noun]

a state of having a higher than normal temperature

Ex: She sat in the shade to escape the intense heat .

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

Ex: Many schools canceled outdoor activities due to the dangerous conditions brought on by the heat wave .
mild [adjective]

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

Ex: The forecast predicted a mild weekend ahead .