Lesson 9B · New English File Beginner Vocabulary List

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."

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 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 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."

pants made of denim, that is a type of strong cotton cloth, and is used for a casual style

"These jeans are too tight."

"She wears jeans almost every day because they are comfortable."

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."

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 soft item of clothing we wear on our feet

"I lost a sock."

"Wear thick socks when the weather gets cold."

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."

needing to sleep or rest because of not having any more energy

"I am tired."

"After working twelve hours straight without a break she felt completely tired and exhausted beyond words."

feeling or showing shock or amazement

"I was surprised."

"She was surprised to see her brother at the party because he had told her that he would be out of town on a business trip all week."

short pants that end either above or at the knees

"He put on shorts."

"For the casual summer picnic, he opted to wear comfortable shorts that allowed for easy movement."

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 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 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."

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 person who is in charge of a large organization or has an important position there

"My boss is very strict."

"My boss expects everyone to arrive on time but she frequently comes late without offering any explanation to us."

(of a thing) physically divided into pieces, because of being damaged, dropped, etc.

"The cup is broken."

"After the accident, the vase was broken into many irreparable pieces."