English Vocabulary
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outfit
B2
/ˈaʊtfɪt/
A set of clothes worn together, often for a special occasion.
hood
B2
/hʊd/
A part of a coat or jacket that covers your head.
disguise
B2
/dɪsˈɡaɪz/
Clothes, makeup, or other things used to change your appearance and hide who you are.
oxford
B2
/ˈɑksfɚd/
a low shoe laced over the instep
mustache
B2
/ˈmʌˌstæʃ/
Hair that a man grows on his upper lip.
overall
B2
/ˌəʊ.vəˈɹɔːl/
Generally; when everything is considered.
pajamas
B2
/pəˈd͡ʒɑ.məz/
A loose set of clothes, usually a top and trousers, worn for sleeping.
vanity
B2
/ˈvænəti/
Too much pride in your own appearance, abilities, or achievements.
bikini
B2
/bɪˈki.ni/
A two-piece swimsuit worn by women.
panama
B2
/ˈpæn.ə.mɑː/
a lightweight brimmed hat traditionally woven from fine straw-like fibers
locket
B2
/ˈlɑkɪt/
a small ornamental pendant that opens to hold a photograph, lock of hair, or other keepsake
kimono
B2
/kəˈmoʊnoʊ/
a traditional Japanese robe with wide sleeves, a wrapped front, and a broad sash
mannequin
B2
/ˈmænɪkɪn/
a life-size model of the human body used to display or fit clothing
tiara
B2
/tiˈɑɹə/
a jeweled ornamental headpiece worn on formal occasions
ornament
B2
/ˈɔɹnəmənt/
An object used to decorate something and make it more attractive.
stylist
B2
/ˈstaɪlɪst/
A person whose job is to cut and arrange people's hair.
blazer
B2
/ˈbleɪ.zɚ/
a smart jacket resembling a suit jacket but not worn with matching trousers
barbershop
B2
/ˈbɑːrbɝˌʃɑːp/
A shop where men go to have their hair cut.
overcoat
B2
/ˈoʊvɚkoʊt/
A long, heavy coat worn over other clothes in cold weather.
plaid
B2
/plæd/
a pattern of crossing horizontal and vertical bands in two or more colors, often resembling tartan
clog
B2
/klɑɡ/
To block something, or to become blocked.
anklet
B2
/ˈæŋ.klət/
an ornamental band or chain worn around the ankle
kilt
B2
/kɪlt/
a knee-length pleated garment, usually made of tartan cloth and traditionally associated with Scottish Highland dress
dressmaker
B2
/ˈdɹɛsˌmeɪkɚ/
a person whose occupation is making, altering, or repairing dresses and other fitted women's clothing
wornout
B2
/ˈwɔɹnˌaʊt/
Used so much that it is no longer good enough to use.
toga
B2
/ˈtoʊɡə/
a long, loose outer garment draped around the body and worn by male citizens of ancient Rome
waistcoat
B2
/ˈweɪs(t)kəʊt/
A close-fitting sleeveless garment worn over a shirt and usually under a jacket.
stubble
B2
/ˈstʌbəl/
short, stiff hair that remains or grows after shaving, especially on the face
tartan
B2
/ˈtɑɹtn̩/
a woven fabric or pattern formed by horizontal and vertical bands of different colors crossing one another
embroider
B2
/ɪmˈbrɔɪ.dɚ/
to decorate cloth or clothing by sewing patterns or pictures directly onto it
buttonhole
B2
/ˈbʌtənˌhoʊl/
a slit in a garment through which a button passes to fasten it
unfashionable
B2
/ənˈfæʃənəbəl/
Not in style; not following current fashion.
retouch
B2
/ˌriˈtʌtʃ/
to improve or alter an image, artwork, or other object by making small corrections to its details
long-tailed
B2
/ˌlɔːŋˈteɪld/
clothing: having long rear skirts, panels, or tails
spectacled
B2
/ˈspɛk.tə.kəld/
wearing spectacles, or marked around the eyes as though wearing them