Games board game: a game played on a flat board specially designed for it, often with small pieces that belong to each player, and dice Board games are fun for children and adults. card game: a game played with a standard deck of cards or cards specially designed for it; bridge, canasta, hearts, Old Maid, [...]
Shoes
Shoes boots: a protective covering for the feet and part of the legs You need boots for walking in the snow. flats: women’s shoes that have a very low heel Flats are more comfortable for walking. high heels: women’s shoes that have a built-up heel, often three to four inches high Many women like to [...]
Schools
Schools academy: a private school He was educated at a very expensive academy. college: education beyond high school, where students take general required courses and specialize in a particular area of study leading to a bachelor’s degree Her mother made sure that she would be able to go to college. elementary school: a school that [...]
Artists
Artists actor: a male artist who performs in the theater, on television, or in the movies Which actor plays the main character in that film? actress: a female artist who performs in the theater, on television, or in the movies She is an actress who is able to play many different roles. artist: a person [...]
Friends
acquaintance: a person you have met but don’t know very well An acquaintance of mine works in your office. boyfriend: a male who is someone’s romantic interest Are you bringing your boyfriend to the party? classmate: a person who is in the same class with someone at school The school is so big, I don’t [...]
Words for People
boy: a male child from birth to age eighteen My sister has three children, two boys and a girl. bum: a person who makes no effort to succeed She says her neighbor is a lazy bum. dude: a man who pays a lot of attention to his clothes Her new boyfriend is a handsome dude. [...]
Words for Places: Outside , Inside
Outside Places airport gas station railroad apartment grass river area grocery store road bank highway school barbershop hill shopping center beach hospital shops building hotel sidewalk bus stop house street church land suburb city library sun corner moon town country mountain traffic light drugstore neighborhood train station farm ocean tree florist park yard garden post [...]
Using Noncount Nouns
Using Noncount Nouns Many words for food are noncount nouns. Liquids Dry Items Meat Dairy Products Vegetables Other beer bread bacon butter broccoli cake coffee cereal beef cheese cauliflower candy cream flour chicken ice cream corn fruit gravy rice fish yogurt eggplant jam juice sugar meat lettuce jelly milk toast pork spinach pepper sauce squash [...]
Words for Clothes and Accessories
For Men and Women belt cap chain coat earring hat jacket raincoat ring robe scarf shirt suit sweater sweatshirt T-shirt umbrella wallet watch Usually for Women blouse bracelet dress handbag/purse/pocketbook necklace nightgown skirt Usually for Men necktie/bow tie tuxedo Everyday Clothes Outdoor Clothes Pairs Some clothing items are usually in two parts, which are sometimes [...]
Parks
Parks amusement park: a park operated as a business that has rides, games, and other entertainment All of the children wanted to go on the rides at the amusement park. botanical garden: a park where plants are cultivated and identified for the public There was a beautiful display of orchids at the botanical garden. national [...]
