Lesson 1C · New English File Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

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

"These clothes are clean."

"She bought new clothes before the trip because her old ones were worn out."

a person who is a female adult

"The woman in the red dress was my old teacher."

"The woman who runs the local bakery is known for her kindness and generosity."

a piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg

"His trousers need ironing."

"He ironed his gray wool trousers carefully so there would be no wrinkles before his important presentation."

having the color of chocolate ice cream

"The table is brown."

"The brown bear stood on its hind legs and sniffed the air searching for any signs of danger or food nearby."

a piece of clothing for girls or women that fastens around the waist and hangs down around the legs

"She bought a blue skirt."

"The school uniform requires girls to wear a knee length blue skirt with a white blouse and a navy blue sweater during the colder months of the year."

a shirt for women, typically with a collar, buttons and sleeves

"The blouse is white."

"She bought a silk blouse for work."

a casual short-sleeved shirt with no collar, usually made of cotton

"I bought a new T-shirt."

"His T-shirt had a simple design and a bright color."

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

"The cardigan is warm."

"He wore a warm cardigan over his shirt because the office air conditioning was too cold for his comfort."

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

"She wore a red dress."

"She wore a beautiful red dress to the wedding reception and received many compliments from the other guests about how nice she looked that evening."

stretchy pants that fit the legs closely, usually worn by women

"She wears black leggings."

"She wears comfortable black leggings when doing exercise every morning in the park."

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

"His white shirt was stained with coffee."

"He spilled coffee on his white shirt right before an important business meeting with his boss."

a soft item of clothing we wear on our feet

"I lost a sock."

"Wear thick socks when the weather gets cold."

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

"The sweater is warm."

"She knitted a sweater for her brother during the winter."

an item of women’s clothing that tightly covers the lower part of the body, from the waist to the toes, usually worn under dresses and skirts

"Her black tights have a small ladder."

"Her black tights have a small ladder and she worries they will run further during the day."

a loose and warm pair of pants and matching jacket worn casually or for doing exercise

"His tracksuit has white stripes."

"The athlete wore a blue tracksuit with white stripes down the legs while warming up before his race."

clothes that we wear under all the other pieces of clothing right on top of our skin

"He bought new underwear."

"He packed enough underwear and socks for his week long trip so that he would not have to do laundry at the hotel and could spend more time sightseeing instead."

things worn on the feet, such as shoes, boots, etc.

"Comfortable footwear is important."

"The store specializes in comfortable footwear for people who spend all day standing at work."

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

"He cleaned his boots."

"He put on his heavy work boots before going outside to shovel the snow because his regular shoes would have gotten wet and cold very quickly."

a backless sandal, usually made of rubber or plastic, with a V-shaped strap between the big toe and the one next to it

"She wears flip-flop."

"She wears colorful flip-flop on her feet when walking on the beach during summer."

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

"The sandal is open."

"She wore comfortable leather sandals on the hot day because sneakers would make her feet sweat too much."

something that we wear to cover and protect our feet, generally made of strong materials like leather or plastic

"Put on your shoe."

"These shoes are new and very comfortable."

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

"He wore a hat."

"She bought a summer hat for the trip."

item of clothing for our hands with a separate space for each finger

"He put on a glove to touch the hot pan."

"He lost one leather glove on the subway and threw the matching glove away in frustration."

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

"She wore a warm wool scarf."

"She wrapped the wool scarf around her neck and tucked the ends into her coat for warmth."

a decorative item, worn around the wrist or arm

"She wore a gold bracelet."

"He gave her a bracelet for her birthday."

a piece of jewelry worn on the ear

"She lost one earring."

"The earring sparkled in the light."

a piece of jewelry, consisting of a chain, string of beads, etc. worn around the neck as decoration

"She bought a pearl necklace."

"The necklace was a birthday gift."

objects such as necklaces, bracelets or rings, typically made from precious metals such as gold and silver, that we wear as decoration

"The jewelry was locked safely."

"She kept all her valuable jewelry in a small safe hidden behind a painting in her bedroom to protect it from being stolen in case of a burglary."

a person who is a male adult

"A tall man walked into the room and smiled."

"An elderly man sat on the park bench feeding bread crumbs to the pigeons that gathered around his feet every morning."

having the color of the ocean or clear sky at daytime

"The sky is blue."

"The blue sky was clear and bright and the birds sang happily in the trees on that beautiful spring day."

a piece of clothing that is tied around the waist which protects the front part of the body from stains, dirt, etc. when working

"The apron is dirty."

"The baker tied a white apron around his waist before kneading dough and shaping it into loaves for the oven."

having the color of lemons or the sun

"The sun is yellow."

"The yellow sunflowers turned their heads to follow the sun across the sky as it moved from east to west during the day."

having the color of fresh grass or most plant leaves

"The grass is green."

"The green grass grew tall in the field and the children ran through it laughing and playing tag until the sun went down."

having the color that is the lightest, like snow

"The snow is white."

"The white snow covered the ground and made everything look clean and peaceful on that quiet winter morning before anyone else woke up."

a type of soft flat hat with a visor, typically worn by men and boys

"He tipped his cap and smiled."

"He wore a baseball cap to shield his eyes from the sun while he worked in the garden."

a piece of clothing with long sleeves, worn outdoors and over other clothes to keep warm or dry

"Put on your coat."

"He took off his coat after entering the warm room."

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

"Wear your jacket."

"She grabbed her light jacket before heading out into the cool evening air."

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

"He wore a black suit."

"He wore his best suit to the job interview because he wanted to make a good impression on the hiring manager and show that he was professional and serious."

a dress with no sleeves or collar that is worn over other garments

"She wears a warm jumper on the cold day."

"She wears a warm jumper on the cold day and pulls the sleeves over her hands for extra warmth."

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

"She wore a blue top."

"He wore a plain white top with dark jeans to the casually elegant restaurant because the invitation had specifically said no formal attire was required."

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

"These are trainers."

"She slipped on her favorite trainers for a brisk morning jog, appreciating their lightweight design and supportive cushioning."

an item, such as a bag, hat, piece of jewelry, etc., that is worn or carried because it makes an outfit more beautiful or attractive

"The accessory completes the outfit."

"The handbag was a perfect accessory to her outfit because its bright red color matched the red shoes she was wearing with her simple black dress."

a long and narrow item that you usually wear around your waist to hold your clothes in place or to decorate your outfit

"His belt is brown."

"He tightened his belt by one notch because he had lost some weight from exercising regularly and eating healthier foods for the past few months."

a long and narrow piece of fabric tied around the collar, particularly worn by men

"He wears a tie to work every day."

"He carefully adjusted the knot of his silk tie before the important business meeting."

a small, round band of metal such as gold, silver, etc. that we wear on our finger, and is often decorated with precious stones

"He wore a wedding ring."

"The ring is too small for my finger."

a loose jacket or shirt and pants worn in bed

"He put on his pajamas."

"The children changed into their warm pajamas and brushed their teeth before climbing into bed and asking their mother to read them a bedtime story."