Unit 8 · New Headway Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

each of the long thin parts that are connected to our hands, sometimes the thumb is not included

"She pointed with her finger."

"He cut his finger while cooking dinner last night."

the joint connecting the hand to the arm

"She wore a watch on her wrist."

"He twisted his wrist while playing tennis yesterday afternoon."

the joint that connects the foot to the leg

"He twisted his ankle while playing soccer."

"He twisted his ankle while running on the uneven trail and had to limp back to the car."

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 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."

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."

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."

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."

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 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 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."

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

"Her sunglasses are stylish."

"He wore sunglasses to protect his eyes."

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."

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 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."

a hard hat worn by soldiers, bikers, etc. for protection

"The helmet protected him."

"The bicyclist always wears a helmet to protect his head in case he falls or gets hit by a car."

a type of eyewear that are designed to protect the eyes from harm

"The swimmer's goggles are foggy."

"The swimmer wore tight fitting goggles to protect her eyes from the chlorine in the pool water."

a piece of clothing worn for swimming, especially by women and girls

"She wore a swimsuit at the beach."

"My swimsuit dried quickly after swimming in the sea."

a sleeveless piece of clothing that is worn under a jacket and over a shirt

"The vest is light."

"The fisherman wore a bright orange safety vest so other boats could easily see him on the water in low light conditions."

a piece of clothing such as a sweatshirt or jacket that has a cover for the head

"He wore a warm hoodie."

"He wore a hoodie because the evening air was cold and windy."

the outfit worn outside casually or for sport activities

"Sportswear is comfortable."

"The store sold sportswear like yoga pants running shorts and moisture wicking shirts for active people."

any of the pieces making a whole, when combined

"This is the best part of the movie."

"A large part of the plan was completed successfully."

our or an animal's hands, legs, head, and every other part together

"The body needs water."

"The human body works better when it gets enough sleep."

the top part of body, where brain and face are located

"My head hurts."

"He bumped his head on the low doorway, causing a sharp pain that made him wince."

the body part that is connecting the head to the shoulders

"He wore a scarf around his neck."

"She wore a warm scarf around her neck to protect herself from the cold wind while walking to the bus stop early in the morning."

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."

each of the two parts of the body between the top of the arms and the neck

"He carried the bag on his shoulder."

"Her shoulder was tired after work and heavy lifting."

one of the two body parts that is connected to the shoulder and ends with fingers

"My arm hurts."

"He raised his arm to signal the taxi driver to stop."

the part of our body that is at the end of our arm and we use to grab, move, or feel things

"Raise your hand."

"He held the bag in his hand while walking quickly."

the part of the body between the ribs and hips, which is usually narrower than the parts mentioned

"Her waist is slim."

"She measured her waist every week to track her fitness progress because inches lost were more encouraging to her than numbers on a scale."

the body part that is in the middle of the leg and helps it bend

"She fell and scraped her knee badly."

"He fell on his knee while playing soccer and had to leave the game with a painful injury."

each of the two long body parts that we use when we walk

"My leg hurts."

"He injured his leg during the football match last night."

the body part that is at the end of our leg and we stand and walk on

"My foot is sore."

"She injured her foot during the marathon, requiring immediate medical attention."

each of the five parts sticking out from the foot

"She stubbed her toe on the doorframe."

"She stubbed her toe on the doorstep and hopped around the room swearing under her breath."

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

"Wear warm clothes in winter."

"You should wear a warm coat today because the temperature is going to drop below freezing."

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 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 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 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."

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 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."

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 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."

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."