Week 1 V Flashcards

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1
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A bag carried by a strap on your shoulder or back, mostly carried by hikers, bicyclists (for traveling).

A

rucksack

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2
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A tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes.

A

wardrobe

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3
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Bed linen consisting of a large rectangular piece of cotton or linen cloth; used in pairs.

A

sheet

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4
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Bedding that keeps a person warm in bed.

A

blanket

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5
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A soft quilt usually filled with the down of the eider.

A

duvet

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6
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Light cloth made from a plant called flax.

A

linen

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7
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Coverings that are used on a bed.

A

bedding

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8
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Bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together.

A

quilt

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9
Q

Fine soft dense hair (from a deer, wool of sheep).

A

down

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10
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To or in a foreign country.

A

abroad

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11
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To a moderately or sufficient extent or degree.

A

fairly

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12
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The size and importance of a problem or situation.

A

extent

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13
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A position on scale of intensity or amount or quality.

A

degree

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14
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A punctuation mark used between parts of a compound word (-).

A

hyphen

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15
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One of the highest academic degrees conferred by a university

A

doctorate

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16
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To give an official title, honor or advantage to someone.

A

confer

17
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A warm piece of clothing usually made of wool, that you pull over your head and it covers your upper body and arms (jersey).

A

jumper

18
Q

A piece of clothing made with thick cotton that you wear for exercise or informal activities.

A

sweatshirt

19
Q

Outfit consisting of sweatpants and a long-sleeved jacket for exercising.

A

tracksuit

20
Q

Valise used to carry documents.

A

briefcase

21
Q

A small piece of luggage that can be carried by hand, traveling bag.

A

valise

22
Q

A telephone that is connected by wire to a network.

A

landline

23
Q

A case used to carry belongings when traveling.

A

baggage

24
Q

An employee who performs manual or industrial labor.

A

workman

25
Q

A man skilled in various odd jobs and other small tasks.

A

handyman

26
Q

A note of someone’s death; usually includes a short biography.

A

obituary