A1-A2 Level Vocabulary: Clothes & Accessories

Word Meaning:

Accessory: An item that is worn or carried as it makes an outfit more beautiful and attractive.

 

CLOTHES

Shirt 

(a piece of clothing for the upper part of the body having a collar & buttons at the front) 

T-shirt

(a piece of clothing that covers the top part of the body with short sleeves & no collar.)

Pants/Trousers

(a piece of clothing that covers the lower part of the body from the waist to the feet.)

Dress

(Clothes of a particular type worn in particular situations.)

  
Skirt

(a piece of clothing hangs from the waist and covers some or all of the legs, usually worn by women & girls.)

Coat

(a warm piece of clothing with sleeves for the upper body that is worn over other clothes in cold weather.)

Jacket

(a short coat for the upper body.)

Jeans

(Trousers made of strong blue denim that are worn informally.)

 

Sweater

(a woolen top with long sleeves for upper part of the body.) 

Suit

(a jacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt to be worn at work or formal events.)

 

Pajamas

(Clothes worn in bed, consisting of a loosely fitting shirt and pants.)

 

Underwear or underpants

(Clothes worn under other clothes like trousers or skirt.)

 

Swimsuit

(a piece of clothing that you were for swimming.)

Tracksuit

(Clothes worn for a sport or exercising or as informal clothing.)

Blouse

(a shirt for a woman/girl.)

Shorts

(Trousers that end above the knee and don't cover all the legs.)

Uniform

(a set of clothes connected with a particular group of people.)

Accessories

Button: I fastened the buttons on my shirt

Tie: In our school, we have to wear a jacket and tie.

Belt: I had eaten so much that I had to loosen my belt a couple of notches.

 

Bracelet: She has some beautiful silver bracelets in her jewellery box. 

 

Earrings: I couldn't wear heavy dangly earrings.

Chain: Jackie was wearing a beautiful silver chain around his neck.

Ring: My best friend bought me a beautiful ring on my birthday. 

Jewellery: Today 'Junk Jewellery' has become the 'Trend' for teenagers and college goers.

Glasses/Sunglasses: I wear glasses for reading. One should wear sunglasses to protect the eyes.

Cap: The man was wearing a riding dress and a lovely cap.

Hat: Don't go out in the hot sun without a hat.

Gloves: These hand-knitted gloves are very warm.

 

Purse: I have my mobile in my purse.

Bag: He put his heavy school bag on the bed and stood staring at it for a moment.

Handbag: I have too much clobber in my handbag.

Wallet: He pulled a business card from his wallet.

Pocket: He slipped the note into his trouser pocket. 

Perfume: The perfume of the flowers filled the garden.

Boots: The children pulled their shoes off and waded into the water pool. 

Trainers/Sneakers: These trainers are very comfortable for playing sports.

Sandals: She looked absolutely beautiful in her white dress and those sandals.

Socks:  Use socks at night to avoid getting fever.

Scarf: That little girl has a pretty big scarf around her neck.

Watch: He has got a pocket watch.

Rucksack: My mother has put some money in my school rucksack.

Umbrella: Didn't you take an umbrella with you? It was raining outside.

Briefcase: The file is in your briefcase.

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Grammar Usage: Adjectives And Their Position Part II

PERSONALITY WORDS:

FUSSY (adjective)

Not easily pleased, worried or careful about unimportant things.

Examples: 

She is too fussy about everything and always complains.

Our boss is not fussy about tiny details. He is a relaxed person.

MODEST (adjective)

Humble, unpretentious, unassuming about one's abilities.

Not large in size or amount, not expensive.

Examples:

He's very modest in his behaviour despite his successful career.

They live in a modest house in the outskirts of the city. 

OBSERVANT (adjective)

Quick at noticing things.

Careful in obeying laws, rules and religious customs.

 

Examples:

Police and journalists are trained to be observant.

One should be observant of the traffic rules to prevent road accidents. 

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WRONG TO CORRECT USAGE:

WRONG: My parents live in the flat above the bank and I live in the opposite house.

CORRECT: My parents live in the flat above the bank and I live in the house opposite.

GRAMMAR: Adjective 'opposite' may be used immediately after a noun.  

More on this:

1. An 'adjective' is a word that tells what a person, thing, place, etc. is like.

(e.g. 'a tall woman', 'a blue pen')

2. Adjectives which may be used immediately after a noun include concerned, involved, opposite, present and responsible.

3. However, these adjectives may also be used before a noun but then they have a different meaning. 

'The information will be sent to everyone concerned.'

'The concerned parents wanted to organise a meeting for the cause.'

4. Adjectives are of two main categories: 

a) determining adjectives.

b) descriptive adjectives which can be further divided into qualifying and classifying adjectives. 

 

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Grammar Usage: Adjectives and Their Position Part I

PERSONALITY WORDS:

ARROGANT (adjective)

proud in an unpleasant way and self-important feeling.

Examples: 

He is proud, arrogant and have a disrespectful attitude towards everyone.

Arrogant people must not be in power and leadership.

AUDACIOUS (adjective)

showing a willingness to take risks.

Examples: 

You have an audacious plan that will involve a lot of perseverance and hard work.

The workers made an audacious claim.

Cranky (adjective)

Easily annoyed and irritable; eccentric, bizarre

Examples: 

Opening a shopping mall in a rural area sounds a cranky idea.

 

A lot of cranky talk takes place about management.

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WRONG TO CORRECT USAGE:

WRONG: The country's present crisis is economic.

CORRECT: The country's present crisis is an economic one/ The country's present crisis concerns its economy.

GRAMMAR: Adjectives which classify usually go before a noun (not after a linking verb). 'An economic crisis/policy', 'atomic energy', 'a medical certificate', 'legal advice', 'the northern hemisphere', 'a weekly visit'. 

More on this:

1. An 'adjective' is a word that tells what a person, thing, place, etc. is like.

(e.g. 'a tall woman', 'a blue pen')

2. Most one-syllable form their comparatives and superlatives with -er/-est.

(e.g. young - younger, tall - tallest)

3. Adjectives are of two main categories: 

a) determining adjectives.

b) descriptive adjectives which can be further divided into qualifying and classifying adjectives. 

 

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Grammar Usage: Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

PERSONALITY WORDS:

AFFECTIONATE (adjective)

Showing feelings of fondness and care.

Examples: 

She is very affectionate towards old people.

Your affectionate and happy disposition makes you satisfied.

BLUNT (adjective)

Harsh, impolite. 

Saying in an impolite way without considering other people's feelings.

Examples: 

I'll be blunt - you're a big bore.

You speak polite rather than speaking blunt and hurting someone's feelings.

CYNICAL (adjective)

Not trusting the goodness of other people and their actions.

Examples: 

We must not be cynical towards all politicians and their good works.

Her broken relationships have made her cynical towards love.

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WRONG TO CORRECT USAGE:

WRONG: Our Neighbour is one of the most rudest man in our locality.

CORRECT: Our Neighbour is one of the rudest men in our locality.

WRONG: The medicine made her feel much more better.

CORRECT: The medicine made her feel much better.

GRAMMAR: We do not use an -er/-est form and more/most together.

More on this:

1. An 'adjective' is a word that tells what a person, thing, place, etc. is like.

(e.g. 'a tall woman', 'a blue pen')

2. Most one-syllable form their comparatives and superlatives with -er/-est.

(e.g. young - younger, tall - tallest)

 

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Grammar Usage: Adjectives And Prepositions Part III

WORD OF THE DAY:

CAPRICIOUS (adjective)

Changing mood or behaviour suddenly and unexpectedly;

Having unpredictable, volatile and erratic mood.

Examples: 

The weather has been very capricious now a days.

She is very cruel and capricious woman who could beguile and terrify anyone.

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WRONG TO CORRECT USAGE:

WRONG: The forum is very interesting in problems caused by pollution.

CORRECT: The forum is very interested in problems caused by pollution.

WRONG: It was such a bored programme that I fell asleep.

CORRECT: It was such a boring programme that I fell asleep.

GRAMMAR: The two participle forms (-ed and -ing forms) of a verb are often used as adjectives. The -ed form usually describes how someone feels. The -ing form describes the person or thing that causes the feeling.

More on this:

1. An 'adjective' is a word that tells what a person, thing, place, etc. is like.

(e.g. 'a tall woman', 'a blue pen')

2. A preposition is a word that comes at the beginning of a phrase which tells us when, where, why, how, etc.

(e.g. I will come to the party 'at' seven o'clock in the evening.)

3. A Preposition is always followed by a noun or a gerund (-ing form).

(e.g. She's excited about the event.)

 

4. Prepositions are also used as linking words.

(e.g. We were given information about the remote areas.) 

 

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Grammar Usage: Adjectives And Prepositions Part II

WORD OF THE DAY:

CANTANKEROUS (adjective)

Arguing and complaining a lot/ stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate.

Examples: 

The old-aged woman is a bit cantankerous.

Don't be cantankerous about these silly matters.

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WRONG TO CORRECT USAGE:

WRONG: She began to feel frighten of the stranger.

CORRECT: She began to feel frightened of the stranger.

WRONG: The committee has shown interest in the propose development.

CORRECT: The committee has shown interest in the proposed development.

GRAMMAR: Many adjectives are past participles, e.g. frightened, scared, pleased, proposed, relaxed, retired, united. The past participle of a regular verb ends in '-ed'.

More on this:

1. An 'adjective' is a word that tells what a person, thing, place, etc. is like.  

(e.g. 'a tall woman', 'a blue pen')

2. A preposition is a word that comes at the beginning of a phrase which tells us when, where, why, how, etc.

(e.g. I will come to the party 'at' seven o'clock in the evening.)

3. A Preposition is always followed by a noun or a gerund (-ing form).

(e.g. She's excited about the event.)

 

4. Prepositions are also used as linking words.

(e.g. We were given information about the remote areas.) 

 

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Grammar Usage: Adjectives And Prepositions Part I

WORD OF THE DAY:

CALLOW (adjective)

Young person with little experience, confidence or judgement.

Examples: 

Though he is a callow youth, he is still impressive and self-reliant.

I was only a callow youth when I had joined the office.

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WRONG TO CORRECT:

WRONG: She is really good in the piano.

CORRECT: She is really good at the piano.

WRONG: I am not very good in drawing.

CORRECT: I am not very good at drawing.

GRAMMAR: We use 'at' with adjectives like good, amazing, etc.

More on this:

1. An 'adjective' is a word that tells what a person, thing, place, etc. is like.  

(e.g. 'a tall woman', 'a blue pen')

2. A preposition is a word that comes at the beginning of a phrase which tells us when, where, why, how, etc.

(e.g. I will come to the party at seven o'clock in the evening.)

3. A Preposition is always followed by a noun or a gerund (-ing form).

(e.g. She's excited about the event.)

 

4. Prepositions are also used as linking words.

(e.g. We were given information about the remote areas.) 

 

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