English Vocabulary Flashcards – 5B-5G Units 1 (Pages 15-17)

A comprehensive set of English vocabulary flashcards drawn from pages 15–17, covering common household vocabulary, fitness terms, and writing/vocabulary terms.

thirsty

feeling a need to drink; wanting to drink.

throw out

to discard or get rid of something.

tidy

neat and in order.

tidy up

to clean and put things away to restore order.

tiny

very small.

unnecessary

not needed or essential.

wardrobe

a closet or a collection of clothes; furniture for storing clothes.

windowsill

the narrow surface at the bottom of a window inside a room.

air the house

to ventilate the house; let in fresh air.

appliance

a device or machine used in the home; household gadget.

clean the floor

to remove dirt from the floor (often by sweeping or mopping).

mop the floor

to clean the floor with a mop.

sweep the floor

to clean the floor by sweeping.

cook

to prepare food by heating.

cooker

a stove; a device used for cooking.

do the cleaning

to perform cleaning tasks around the house.

do the cooking

to prepare meals.

dusting

the act of removing dust from surfaces.

ironing

pressing clothes with an iron.

washing up

washing the dishes.

do the housework

to perform domestic chores around the house.

do the chores

to carry out routine household tasks.

do the windows

to wash the windows.

dry the dishes

to remove water from the dishes after washing.

dust (n, v)

dust; fine particles in the air (n) or to remove dust from surfaces (v).

empty the dishwasher

to remove dishes from the dishwasher after a cycle.

put on the dishwasher

to start the dishwasher; run the washing cycle.

freeze

to turn something into ice; to preserve by lowering temperature.

freezer

a freezer unit or compartment for freezing foods.

fridge

refrigerator.

bin

a waste bin; trash can.

bowl

a round dish used for serving or holding food.

carpet

a floor covering made of woven fibers.

cup of tea

a cup containing tea.

curtain

a piece of fabric that hangs to cover a window.

decorations

items used to decorate a room or space.

disciplined

self-controlled; well-behaved.

the dishes

the dishes to wash.

donate

to give something to a charity or someone in need.

drawer

a sliding storage compartment in furniture.

finish

to complete; to bring to an end.

fixed

securely attached; not loose.

flat

a British term for an apartment.

furniture

movable objects that furnish a room (chairs, tables, etc.).

get rid of

to discard or dispose of.

hanger

a hook for hanging clothes.

hold onto sth

to keep or retain something.

lend

to give something temporarily.

lie around

to be lying about or idle.

meal

a prepared portion of food; an eating occasion.

mess

a dirty or untidy state.

messy

untidy or dirty.

minimalism

a lifestyle focusing on simplicity and few possessions.

minimalist

a person who follows minimalism.

mug

a cup with a handle.

multipurpose

designed for many uses.

neat

clean and tidy; well organized.

organised

arranged in an orderly way; systematic.

radiator

a heater that emits heat.

rubbish

trash; waste.

rug

a floor covering smaller than a carpet; a mat.

sentimental

emotionally emotional or nostalgic.

sofa

a long upholstered seat for several people.

stairs

a set of steps between floors.

suit (v)

to be suitable or fitting for someone or something.

surface

the outermost layer or top of something.

noisy

loud; making a lot of sound.

put out

to extinguish a fire or to publish/remove from a place.

relax

to rest; become less tense.

shower (n)

a bathroom fixture for washing; or a short period of rain.

sleep a lot

to sleep for a long time.

take sb out

to take someone somewhere for entertainment or social activity.

tired

feeling exhausted; fatigued.

toothpaste

a paste used for cleaning teeth.

towel

a cloth used for drying.

abdominal

relating to the abdomen.

aerobics

a form of exercise with rhythmic movements for fitness.

available

able to be used or obtained.

breathe

to take air into and out of the lungs.

burn off calories

to expend energy; to lose calories through activity.

caster

a small wheel on furniture.

dumbbell

a weight used for strength training.

equipment

tools or gear needed for a particular activity.

essential

absolutely necessary.

get fit

to become physically fit.

gym

a place for exercise.

heart

the muscular organ that pumps blood.

jogging

running at a light, steady pace.

lung

an organ used for breathing.

personal trainer

a fitness coach who works with you individually.

podcast

an audio program you can listen to.

press-up

a push-up exercise.

pull-up

an exercise where you pull yourself up on a bar.

pull-up bar

the bar used for performing pull-ups.

quid

slang for the British pound.

resistance band

a stretchy band used for strength training.

roll up

a floor exercise involving rolling the spine to a sit-up position.

set up

to establish or arrange.

sit-up

an abdominal exercise.

spare

extra; additional.