04.12; 06.12 Flashcards
the central area of a city, often busy and full of shops, offices, and entertainment.
They went … to shop for new clothes.
downtown
to put on clothes to see if they fit or look good.
She wanted to … … the dress before buying it.
try on
a small room in a store where people can try on clothes before deciding to buy them.
He went to the … … to try on the pants.
fitting room
a device used to wake someone up at a specific time.
My … … went off at 6 a.m. this morning. (stress)
alArm clock
slightly wet or damp.
The towel was … after the swim.
moist
a person you know slightly, but who is not a close friend.
I met … … at the party last night
an acquaintance
used to indicate that someone has visited a place in the past.
I have … … the museum before.
been to
the measurement of something from one end to the other.
The … of this table is too long for the room.
length
to prevent something from happening or make it more difficult.
Loud music can … … my concentration while studying.
interfere with
to tolerate or accept something unpleasant without complaining.
She had to … … … her noisy neighbors for years.
put up with
the form of a word used to show that there is more than one.
The … of “child” is “children.”
plural
long green vegetables often used in salads.
She bought fresh … to make a summer salad. (pronunciation)
cucumbers
a green leafy vegetable used in salads or sandwiches.
Can you add some … to my sandwich, please?
lettuce
the flat area on each side of the head, between the forehead and the ear.
She rubbed her …s because she had a headache.
temple
