Nouns Flashcards
COAL
a combustible black or dark brown rock consisting chiefly of carbonized plant matter, found mainly in underground seams and used as fuel.
pedestrian
a person who is walking, especially in an area where vehicles go
Example: The death rate for pedestrians hit by cars is unacceptably high
groceries
the food and other items that you buy in a food store or supermarket
Example: My wife wrote a check to pay for groceries.
scam
an illegal plan for making money, especially one that involves tricking people
Example: an insurance scam
belongings
the things that a person owns, especially those that can be carried
Example: I put a few personal belongings in a bag and left the house for the last time
patron
a person or group that supports an activity or organization, especially by giving money
Example: The Princess Royal is a well-known patron of several charities
attorney
a lawyer
Example: a defense attorney
Fool
a person who behaves in a silly way without thinking
Example: You fool, you missed your chance!