Week 1 V Flashcards
A bag carried by a strap on your shoulder or back, mostly carried by hikers, bicyclists (for traveling).
rucksack
A tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes.
wardrobe
Bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs.
sheet
Bedding that keeps a person warm in bed.
blanket
A soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider.
duvet
Light cloth made from a plant called flax.
linen
Coverings that are used on a bed.
bedding
Bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together.
quilt
Fine soft dense hair (from a deer, wool of sheep).
down
To or in a foreign country.
abroad
To a moderately or sufficient extent or degree.
fairly
The size and importance of a problem or situation.
extent
A position on scale of intensity or amount or quality.
degree
A punctuation mark used between parts of a compound word (-).
hyphen
One of the highest academic degrees conferred by a university
doctorate
To give an official title, honor or advantage to someone.
confer
A warm piece of clothing usually made of wool, that you pull over your head and it covers your upper body and arms (jersey).
jumper
A piece of clothing made with thick cotton that you wear for exercise or informal activities.
sweatshirt
Outfit consisting of sweatpants and a long-sleeved jacket for exercising.
tracksuit
Valise used to carry documents.
briefcase
A small piece of luggage that can be carried by hand, traveling bag.
valise
A telephone that is connected by wire to a network.
landline
A case used to carry belongings when traveling.
baggage
An employee who performs manual or industrial labor.
workman
A man skilled in various odd jobs and other small tasks.
handyman
A note of someone’s death; usually includes a short biography.
obituary
