Cambridge Power Up – Core Vocabulary (Units 1-9)

A comprehensive set of 150 core vocabulary flashcards covering colours, classroom objects, family, body parts, adjectives, animals, food, toys, shapes, sports, household items, travel, beach and nature words introduced in Cambridge Power Up Units 1-9.

red

A primary colour often seen on apples or stop signs.

yellow

A bright colour like the sun or a banana.

orange

The colour of a carrot or its namesake fruit.

pink

A light red colour, common for flowers like roses.

black

The darkest colour; the opposite of white.

blue

The colour of the sky on a clear day.

green

The colour of grass and many leaves.

purple

A mix of red and blue; the colour of some grapes.

grey

A neutral colour between black and white.

white

The lightest colour; the colour of snow.

brown

A dark colour like chocolate or tree trunks.

pencil

A writing tool with graphite inside wood.

rubber

A small eraser used to remove pencil marks.

crayon

A coloured wax stick for drawing.

bag

Something you carry books or other items in.

desk

A table you work or study at.

chair

A seat with a back for one person.

book

Pages bound together that you can read.

pen

A writing tool that uses ink.

pencil case

A small container for pens and pencils.

board

Large flat surface in a classroom for writing.

door

A panel that opens to let people in or out of a room.

ruler

A straight tool used to measure or draw lines.

window

An opening in a wall with glass to let in light.

wall

A vertical structure that encloses or divides spaces.

bookcase

A piece of furniture with shelves for books.

paper

Thin sheets used for writing or drawing.

cupboard

A storage cabinet with doors.

on

Touching the top surface of something (preposition).

in

Inside something; surrounded by it (preposition).

under

Directly beneath something else (preposition).

next to

Immediately beside; at the side of (preposition).

between

In the middle of two things (preposition).

behind

At the back of something (preposition).

in front of

Ahead of something; before it (preposition).

mum

Informal word for mother.

dad

Informal word for father.

mother

A female parent.

father

A male parent.

brother

A male sibling.

sister

A female sibling.

grandmother

The mother of your parent; grandma.

grandfather

The father of your parent; grandpa.

arm

The limb between shoulder and hand.

hand

The end part of your arm with fingers.

head

The top part of your body containing the brain.

ear

The organ used for hearing.

nose

The part of the face used for smelling and breathing.

eye

The organ you see with.

mouth

Opening in the face used for eating and speaking.

hair

Strands that grow on your head and body.

body

All the physical parts of a person or animal.

leg

The limb used for standing and walking.

foot

The bottom part of the leg you stand on.

tail

The elongated back part of some animals.

big

Large in size.

small

Little in size; not big.

old

Having lived for many years; not young.

young

At an early stage of life; not old.

nice

Pleasant, kind or friendly.

new

Recently made; not old.

long

Great in length.

short

Not long in length or height.

funny

Causing laughter or amusement.

sad

Feeling unhappy.

angry

Feeling strong displeasure.

ugly

Not attractive in appearance.

happy

Feeling or showing pleasure.

beautiful

Very pleasing to look at.

cow

A large farm animal that gives milk.

goat

A farm animal with horns that eats grass.

dog

A common pet that barks.

cat

A small pet with whiskers that meows.

horse

A large animal people can ride.

donkey

An animal like a small horse with long ears.

chicken

A farm bird kept for eggs or meat.

sheep

A farm animal with thick wool.

duck

A water bird that quacks.

spider

A small creature with eight legs.

bear

A large furry animal often found in forests.

crocodile

A large reptile with a long snout living in rivers.

elephant

The biggest land animal with a long trunk.

tiger

A large orange cat with black stripes.

giraffe

The tallest land animal with a very long neck.

hippo

A large grey animal that lives in rivers.

polar bear

A white bear that lives in Arctic regions.

lizard

A reptile with four legs and a long tail.

snake

A long legless reptile that slithers.

monkey

A primate that can climb trees and has a tail.

zebra

An African animal with black-and-white stripes.

wool

Soft hair from sheep used to make clothes.

milk

White liquid produced by cows and goats.

eggs

Round food laid by chickens or other birds.

honey

Sweet food made by bees from flower nectar.

chocolate

A sweet brown food made from cocoa.

cake

A sweet baked dessert, often for birthdays.

chicken (food)

Cooked meat from a hen.

burger

A sandwich with a meat or veggie patty.

bread

Baked food made from flour and water.

lemonade

A sweet drink made from lemons, water and sugar.