School is cool complete vocabulary Flashcards
A person whose job is to arrange funerals?
Undertaker
A person who studies the causes and effects of illness?
Pathologist
The main male servant of the house?
Butler
A person whose job is to look after a building?
Caretaker
A person whose job is to feed, clean and take care of the horses?
Groom
A person whose job is to cover walls and ceilings with a plaster?
Plasterer
A person who learns a trade while working for someone?
Apprentice
A person who writes music is a ?
Composer
A person who searches for food or useful objects among things?
Scavenger
A person employed to protect another person?
Bodyguard
A person who mixes and serves drinks in a bar?
Bartender
A person who goes from house to house to see things?
Peddler
A person who entertains people in a circus?
Clown
A person who plays music in a public place in order to earn money?
Busker
Name this sport?
Canoeing
A person who writes books?
Author
Name this sport?
Badminton
A person who carries clubs for a golf player?
Caddie
A person who sells cloth, curtains etc?
Draper
A person who craves design on metals and stone?
Engraver
Name this sport?
Hockey
A person who supervises a group of workers?
Foreman
A person who tests people’s eyesight and sells spectacles?
Optician
A person who writes about events for the news paper?
Reporter
A person who is in charge of a game?
Referee
A person who sells fish
Fishmonger
He makes and sells cakes, pastries and other sweet things for a living, he is a?
Confectioner
She cuts, washes and sets people’s hair for a living, she is a ?
Hairdresser
His job is to build walls of buildings with bricks. What is his occupation?
Bricklayer
He operates a machine in a factory, he is a ?
Machinist
His job is to make animal skins into leather, he is a ?
Tanner
Her job is to clean other people’s houses and officer. She is a ?
Cleaner
Choose the correct answer
This boy is not healthy. He is _______
1. Underweight
- overweight
- tired
- trim
Overweight
Eating too much junk food will make you?
Obese
Eggs milk and meat are rich in?
Proteins
Old people should avoid_________exercise
- fast
- slow
- short
- vigorous
Vigorous
Smoking is bad for your health. it can cause ___________ cancer
- heart
- mouth
- lung
- hand
Senior citizens should go for regular_______ to make sure they are healthy
- Outings
- spot checks
- top ups
- checkup’s
Houses are designed by?
Architects
Name this house?
Red Indian wigwam
Name this house?
An African hut
A small house or a cottage that is either a single storey or has a second story built into a sloping roof and maybe surrounded by wide verandahs is known as a ?
Bungalow
A small house is a village is known as a?
Cottage
What type of a housing is this?
Flats or apartments
What type of a house is this?
Mongolian yurt
Where in Asia is Mongolia?
Central Asia
russia to the north and China to the south
What type of housing is this?
Semi detached house
it shares a common wall with the next house
What type of housing is this?
Terrace house
A person who has no steady job and wanders from place to place is known as a ?
Vagrant
What type of a house is this?
Kampung house
It is built on stilts
In Mongolia nomads live in large circular tents called ?
Yurts
What is a Yurt made up of?
Animal skins and wooden frames
Are tents temporary homes or permanent homes?
Temporary
Something that lasts for a short and limited time is known as?
Temporary
Name this picture
Barrel
Name this picture
Flask
What is this known as
Trunk
The arrows are kept inside the?
Quiver
This is a ?
Handbag
Name this sport?
Net ball
A deep cooking pan typically round and made of metal with a long handle is known as a ?
Sauce pan
Name this?
Mug
Name this?
Tumbler
Name this?
Wallet
What is shown in this picture?
Pouch
Containers are also known as?
Receptacles
We throw rubbish into the?
We put flowers in a ?
Vase
We carry water in a ?
Pail
We drink tea or coffee from a ?
Cup
We buy fresh milk in a ?
Carton
We buy cookies in a ?
Tin
We eat rice from a ?
Bowl or plate
She is serving drinks on a ?
Tray
He is putting dishes in the?
Sink
Keiara is sending a ________ of canned food to the poor family
Hamper
Mama has kept all her jewellery in a ______
Safe
Mother is pouring some cooking oil into the_____
Frying pan
A place where animals are slaughtered is known as a ?
Abattoir
A building or a group of buildings where soldiers live is known as a?
Barracks
We visit the _______ to see the birds
Bird park
A place where dead people are buried?
Cemetery aka graveyard
A Swiss dwelling with a steep roof that sticks far out past the walls, is known as a ?
Chalet
Another name for a movie theatre is?
Cinema
A place where patients are examined and discussed is known as a?
Clinic
A place where young children are cared for during the day esp when their parents go for work?
A farm that produces milk, also a place where milk is stored to be made into butter and cheese is known as a ?
Dairy
A place where military supplies are kept is known as a ?
Depot
A railroad or a bust station is also known as a ?
Depot
A storehouse is also known as a?
Depot
A place where ships are built and repaired are known as a ?
Dockyard
A place where products are manufactured?
Factory
A building where vehicles are kept when not in use?
Garage
A shop where vehicles are a repaired is known as a ?
Garage
A place where ships may shelter is known as a?
Harbour
A bigger harbour is known as a?
Port
A place where clothes and household linens are washed and dried is known as a?
Laundry
Clothes and household linens that need to be washed are also known as?
Laundry
A place where coins are made is known as a?
Mint
Jacks parents died, he was sent to a?
Orphanage
The bus was repaired at the _____
You can only buy medicines from a ?
Pharmacy
The _____ guides the ships away from danger
Lighthouse
A place where young plants are grown?
A place where butter and cheese are made?
Dairy
A place where large quantities of goods are stored?
Warehouse
Able to move quickly and easily .?
Agile
A place where films are made?
Studio
A place where historical relics are displayed?
Museum
A place where soldiers live?
Barracks
A place where dead bodies are kept before burial?
Mortuary
A place where fruit trees are grown is known as a?
Orchard
A place where medicines are prepared and sold?
Pharmacy
An artificial lake where water is collected and kept for later use is known as a ?
Reservoir
A place where people go for strolls is a ?
Park
Give the opposite
Harry is tall but Simon is?
Short
Give the opposites
harry like fish but simon________ fish.
Dislikes
Give the opposite
Harry is talkative but Simon is _________
Quiet
The desire to give what you have to others is?
Generous
The opposite of generous is?
Stingy
Give the opposite of the following words
- Gentle
- Happy
- Hardworking
- kind
- Rough
- Sad
- lazy
- cruel
Name this sport?
Basketball
Name this sport?
Table tennis
name this sport?
baseball
name this sport
gymnastics
name this sport
swimming
the opposite of spinster is
bachelor
name what does did picture show?
persimmon fruit
what are these children doing?
roller skating
what is this lady’s favourite hobby?
knitting
what item of clothing is he wearing
singlet
give the opposites of the following words
- Agile
- Big
- Clever
- Careful
- clumpsy
- . small
- stupid
- Careless
Mr Benson is a famous_______. he has directed many films
director
jimmy has been feeling very depressed lately.He should consult a ________
psychiatrist
the magnificent theatre was designed by a famous_______
architect
the _____ scolded the workers for being careless and lazy.
supervisor
another name for a supervisor is a?
foreman
Nancy is taking her sick dog to the?
veternarian
The ________teaches mathematics at a famous university
professor
The main job of the _________ is to protect the wild birds and animals against poachers
gamekeeper
The __________ claimed that he could tell what would happen to me by reading my palm.
palmist
the sick person should seek the advise of a _______. he or she should not self medicate
physician
Alan is now a famous_______. he started drawing cartoon when he was ten.
Cartoonist
Tio Antonio needs some foreign currency for his overseas trip. He needs the service of a _______
moneychanger
Tio Francisco is an excellent___________. he can write many types of computer programme
Programmer
the ______________is now introducing the famous singer to the audience
compere
the____________of the company is very happy with keiara’s performance. he is going to promote her.
director
Miss Keanna reads the news n a television. she is a _____
newscaster
Susan gives beauty treatment to her clients. She is a?
beautician
Nathalie’s job is to stuff and preserve dead animals and birds . Nathalie is a ?
taxidermist
The ______grows crops or rears animals on a farm?
farmer
Mr Wilfreds job is to determine the cause of a persons death. he is a ?
coroner
mark’s job is to decide what should be included in a newspaper. He is an?
editor
Mr. Alan’s job is to put convicted criminals to death. He is an?
executioner
Mrs Lee uses herbs to treat sick people. sHe is a renowned_____?
herbalist
Mrs. Raymonds job was to assist women in childbirth. She is a ?
midwife
People who borrow money from Mr Hedgewig are charged very high rates of interest. My Hedgewig is a ?
moneylender
Mr Thompson runs the company with twenty staff. he is the ____________ of the company
manager
name thsi sport
discuss throw
Name this sport?
long jump
name this sport
shot put
The opposite of punctual is?
late
one word for
Pencil
Eraser
Sharpner
stationery
the word used to describe people, animals or things in a group are known as?
collective nouns
the boy was attacked by a _________of bees
Swarm of bees
Mr Sam bought a ____________of flowers for his wife
bouquet of flowers
The _____________of tiny islands is uninhabited
group
The ________of singers performed well at the concert
choir of singers
a female dog is knwn as a ?
bitch
The bitch has given birth to a _________of puppies
litter
A _________of thieves
gang
A____________of cars
fleet of cars
a ___________of geese
gaggle
A ______________of sailors
crew of sailors
A _____________of soldiers
troop of soldiers
A_________of musicians
band of musicians
A___________of vehicles
convoy
collective noun
A____________of players
team
collective noun
A _____________of students
class of students
collective noun
A ____________of books/ diagrams
series of books
Words that sound the same but are spelt differently are called as?
Homonyms
When a person is totally confused , he is________
bewildered
when aperson is extremely frightened, he is__________
Petrified
when a perosn is very angry, he is_______
furious
Fill in the correct word
Route / Root
- lets take the shortest____to our destination.
- Ginseng is the_______of a medicinal plant.
- Lets take the shortest route
- Ginseng is the root of a medicinal plant
A person running away from justice is known as a ?
Fugitive
A person who has ideas or plans that are not practical is known as a ?
dreamer
the word that is opposite in meaning to another word is called a?
Antonym
The antonym of the word Tame is
wild
the antonym of the word Kind is?
cruel
collective noun
The old woman fell down the______of stairs
flight of stairs
collective noun
The ______of dancers is performing together
troupe of dancers
collective noun
The ___of ants is attacking a big grasshopper
army of ants
collective noun
The______of bananas cost three dollars
bunch of bananas
collective noun
The___of cattle is grazing in the field
herd of cattle
collective noun
The carpenter needs a new_____of tools
set of tools
collective noun
Mr Lee has orderd a new___ of furniture for his office
suite of furniture
collective noun
The magician is performing with a ______of cards
pack
occupation
Alice’s job is to serve the passengers on board an aeroplane. she is a?
Stewardess
occupation
Mr Lee buys and sells things for a profit, he is a ?
Trader
occupation
Andrew provides and serves drinks and food for a party. He is a?
caterer
occupation
Mr Davis supervises a group of workers at the construction site. he is a?
Foreman
occupation
Joe’s job is to take care of the sheep. He is a ?
Shepherd
occupation
Mrs Lester’s job is to help people find a suitable partners to marry. She is a ?
Matchmaker
occupation
Mr Sam studies the stars and predicts the future happenings. he is an?
Astrologer
antonyms
Give the opposites of
- Fast
- Fat
- generous
- Gentle
- SLOW
- Thin
- . Stingy
- Rough
Name this sport
pole vault
Name this sport
Javelin Throw
Name this sport
High Jump
Name this sport
hurdles
A ball used in________is very heavy
( bowling / tennis / soccer )
bowling
I need a ______to play badminton
( stick / racquet / bat )
racquet
In soccer players ____the ball.
( throw / hit / kick )
kick
In soccer only the ____is allowed to handle the ball
( goalkeepeer / refree / defender }
goalkeeper
The ball used in_____ is very light
( baseball / basketball / table tennis )
table tennis
Goalposta are used in?
( hockey / basketball / tennis )
hockey
Name this sport
snooker
Name this sport
volleyball
name this sport
tennis
female author is also known as?
authoress
male___steward
female________?
stewardess
the female wizard is known as
witch
occupation
Mr Cox is in charge of the National Museum. He is a ?
curator
occupation
Gina performs daring gymnastic stunts in a circus. She is a ?
Acrobat
collective noun
The burglar emptied a chest of ______?
Drawers
collective noun
The crew of ____were given two days off?
9 rascals / farmers / sailors )
crew of sailors
collective noun
The thief snatched the woman’s WAD of ____?
( notes / rags / jewellery }
WAD of notes
collective noun
The visitors were feeding a TROOP of hungry_____?
( rabbits / lions / monkeys )
TROOP of MONKEYS
collective noun
A pack of ____has killed many of the farmers sheep.
( lions / Tigers / Wolves )
PACK of WOLVES
The _____of sardines was a magnificient site
School of sardines
choose the correct word
( LEAK / LEEK )
- water is seeping out. There is a ___in the tank
- some people do not like the taste of___
- there is a leak in the tank
- some people do not like the taste of leek
Name this plant that is related to the onion?
Leek
choose the correct Homonym
( SIGHT / SITE )
- The construction ___is breeding mosquitoes.
- The setting sun is indeed a beautiful ____
- The construction SITE is breeding mosquitoes
- The setting sun is indeed a beautiful SIGHT
Someone who knows alot about food and wine?
Gourmet
Someone who hides in a ship, plane or other vehicle to travel for free is a ?
stowaway
A soldier who leaves the army without permission?
Deserter
The antonym f punishment is?
reward
the antonym of proud is?
humble
the antonym of ABUNDANT is?
SCARCE
The antonym of INCOME is?
EXPENDITURE
The antonym of gradually is?
SUDDENLY
the antonym of INDIFFERENT is?
INTERESTED
the antonym of COMPLICATED is?
SIMPLE
A person who boasta a lot
Braggart
A person who loves books and is always reading
Bookworm
a woman whose husband has died
widow
A person who earns money to support the family?
breadwinner
A boy who behaves like a girl?
Sissy
A girl who behaves like a boy?
Tomboy
A person who cannot stop drinking alcohol?
alcoholic
A person who is boring and not very good at mixing with other people?
Nerd
A person who frightens or hurts those who are smaller or weaker?
bully
a person who likes to mind other peoples business?
busybody
A famous person in the entertainment business?
celebrity
a person who enjoys being cruel to others
Sadist
A person with a low level of intelligence?
Idiot
A person who cannot sleep easily?
insomniac
A person who does not drink alcohol
Teetotaller
A very young child?
Infant
a person who tends to look at the bright side of things
Optimist
a person who always expects that the worst thing will happen?
Pessimist
A person who talks about how great and important he is?
egoist
A person who is not accepted by his own community?
outcast
A person who plays tricks on people?
Prankster
A person who is concerned about protecting the environment?
Environmentalist
A child who is untidy and mischievous?
urchin
A person who has an aversion to food?
Anorexic
Give the antonyms of the following words
- Forbid
- Maximum
- Modesty
- Provide
- Allow
- Minimum
- vanity
- deprive
give the antonyms of the following words
- Cautious
- Busy
- Provide
- Brave
- reckless
- Idle
- Wealth
$. Coward
Give the antonyms of the following words
- Increase
- Bland
- Generous
- Dangerous
- Decrease
- Tasty
- Stingy
$. Safe
The words that have the same or nearly the same meaning are known as?
Synonyms
Give the synonyms for the following words
- Deadly
- Disease
- Motionless
- Mistake
- . Insufficient
- Dangerous
- Illness
- Still
- Error
- Inadequate
When someone is unable to read or write, we say he is?
Illiterarte
When a team is too strong to be defeated, we say the team is______
Invincible
when we say the patients condition is getting worse, we say the patient is______
Deteriorating
When someone is leaving his own country to settle in another country, we say he is_____
Emigrating
When there is a sudden noisy activity, we say there is a _______
commotion
When we refuse to buy goods as a way of protest, we__________goods
Boycott
When he is completely stupid and unreasonable, we say he is___________
Absurd
A scientist who is important and well known is a _________scientist
Prominent scientist
When it is raining slightly, we say it is ______
drizzling
When a machine is no longer useful, we say it is_________
obsolete
When a person has a frightening dream, we say he has a ____________
Nightmare
When a person cannot see, we say he is________
blind
When a person does not tell lies we say he is a _____________person
truthful person
When some people do not have enough food to eat, we say they are___________
Starving
If James is getting rid of his old computer, it means he is__________his old computer
discarding his old computer
If the film is not interesting in any way, the film is_______
boring
If Mary_____having done something, it means she feels sorry for having done it
regrets
to________ourselves for something, is to prepare for something unpleasant that is going to happen
to BRACE ourselves for something
words with the same meaning
write the synonyms for the following words
- Hapless
- Frequently
- Slender
- Triumphant
- Unique
- unlucky
- Often
- Slim
- Victorious
- Special
Words with the same meaning
write the synonyms of the following words
- Illegal
- Hinder
- Abandon
- Dangerous
- Foe
- Unlawful
- obstruct
- Desert
- Perilous
- Enemy
words with the same meaning
Write the synonyms of the following words
- Keen
- Sorry
- Distant
- Waste
- Scatter
- Eager
- remorseful
- faraway
- Squander
- Disperse
words with the same meaning
Write the synonyms of the following words
- Scarcely
- Strange
- Bogus
- Employ
- Lazy
- hardly
- Unusual
- Fake
- Hire
- Indolent
Dr Cohen looks after children and treats their illnesses, He is a ?
Pediatrician
Mr. Clifford digs up and studies historical remains. He ia an?
Archeaologist
James Uncle investigates Crimes and goes after criminals. He is a ?
Detective
James drives his boss to the office everyday. He is a?
Chauffeur
Tina reports news and writes articles for the newspaper. She is a ?
Journalist
Susy is helping the delinquent student turn over a new leaf. she is a ?
counsellor
