Unit 10 · New Headway Elementary Vocabulary List

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

"He is good-looking."

"The good-looking actor had many fans who admired his handsome face and charming smile in every movie he made."

(of a man) having an attractive face and body

"He is handsome."

"The handsome prince rode a white horse and the villagers cheered as he passed through their small town."

(of hair) having a spiral-like pattern

"My hair is curly."

"Her curly hair bounced as she walked and she often complained that it was difficult to brush because the tangles were so tight."

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 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 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 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 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 pair of lenses set in a frame that rests on the nose and ears, which we wear to see more clearly

"My glasses are on the desk."

"She needs glasses to read clearly."

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 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 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 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."

visually pleasing in a charming way

"The flower is pretty."

"The little cottage had a pretty garden filled with colorful flowers and a charming picket fence."

(of a person) having a height that is greater than what is thought to be the average height

"He is very tall."

"The tall basketball player easily reached the net and scored another point for his team."

still in the earlier stages of life

"My sister is young."

"The young couple bought their first house together and spent the entire weekend painting the walls and arranging their new furniture inside."

(of two points) having an above-average distance between them

"The road is long."

"The long line at the grocery store made her late for her appointment with the doctor this morning unfortunately."

the thin thread-like things that grow on our head

"She has long hair."

"A single hair was on the table after she brushed it."

having a below-average distance between two points

"Her hair is short."

"The short story was so interesting that I read it twice and recommended it to everyone."

(of skin or hair) very light in color

"She has fair skin."

"Her fair complexion contrasted beautifully with her dark, expressive eyes and hair."

(of hair, skin, or eyes) characterized by a deep brown color that can range from light to very dark shades

"Her eyes were dark."

"She inherited her mother's beautiful dark eyes and thick, lustrous hair."

a small clock worn on a strap on your wrist or carried in your pocket

"The watch is expensive."

"He checked his watch before the meeting."

the hair that grow on the chin and sides of a man’s face

"He has a long beard."

"The beard made him look older and wiser."

a body part on our face that we use for seeing

"I see with my eye."

"The keen eye of the detective noticed a subtle clue that others had overlooked."

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."

having the color of tomatoes or blood

"The apple is red."

"The red rose smelled sweet and its petals were soft and velvety to the touch when she held it in her hand."

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 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 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."

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 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."