C1 Unit 5: Clothes & looks
12 C1 words: jersey, synthetic, violet, strap, classy, tailor… Learn them in 4 steps, then review them every day.
Word list
| Word | Meaning | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| jersey/ˈdʒɝzi/ n/adj | jerseya shirt worn by sports players | The football fans wore the team jersey to the match.The football fans wore the team jersey to the match. | |
| synthetic/sɪnˈθɛtɪk/ adj | syntheticmade by people, not natural | Synthetic fabrics dry faster than cotton.Synthetic fabrics dry faster than cotton. | |
| violet/ˈvaɪəlɪt/ adj | violeta purple colour | Anna wore a violet scarf that matched her eyes.Anna wore a violet scarf that matched her eyes. | |
| strap/stræp/ n/v | strapa narrow band of cloth or leather | The strap of Mia’s bag broke on the way to school.The strap of Mia’s bag broke on the way to school. | |
| classy/ˈklæsi/ adj | classystylish and of high quality | Omar wore a classy dark suit to the dinner.Omar wore a classy dark suit to the dinner. | |
| tailor/ˈteɪlɚ/ n/v | tailora person who makes clothes to fit | The tailor made Omar a new suit for the wedding.The tailor made Omar a new suit for the wedding. | |
| elastic/ɪˈlæstɪk/ n/adj | elastica stretchy material that returns to its shape | The skirt has an elastic waist, so it is comfortable.The skirt has an elastic waist, so it is comfortable. | |
| cloak/kloʊk/ n | cloaka long loose coat without sleeves | The old man wrapped his dark cloak around his shoulders.The old man wrapped his dark cloak around his shoulders. | |
| aqua/ˈækwə/ adj | aquaa light blue-green colour | Mia painted her bedroom wall in a soft shade of aqua.Mia painted her bedroom wall in a soft shade of aqua. | |
| overalls/ˈoʊvɚˌɔlz/ n | overallsloose clothes worn to protect other clothes | Leo wore blue overalls while he painted the fence.Leo wore blue overalls while he painted the fence. | |
| manicure/ˈmænɪkjɚ/ n/v | manicurea beauty treatment for the hands and nails | Anna booked a manicure before the wedding on Saturday.Anna booked a manicure before the wedding on Saturday. | |
| pedicure/ˈpɛdɪkjɚ/ n | pedicurea beauty treatment for the feet and toenails | Omar booked a pedicure before his holiday on the beach.Omar booked a pedicure before his holiday on the beach. |