Language and Vocabulary Lecture Notes

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering general nouns, materials, metaphors, and common descriptive phrases from the lecture notes.

To wear

To have something on one's body as clothing, decoration, or protection.

Made from

A phrase used to describe the material or substance used to produce or create something.

Cotton

A soft white fibrous substance used to make textile fabrics and clothing.

A roof

The structure forming the upper covering of a building or vehicle.

Road

A wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a prepared surface which vehicles can use.

Bridge

A structure carrying a road, path, or railroad across a river, ravine, road, or other obstacle.

Wooden

An adjective describing something that is made of wood.

Member

A person, animal, or plant belonging to a particular group.

Type of problem

A specific kind or category of difficulty or issue.

Majority of people

The greater number or more than half of a population.

A heart of gold

A metaphor used to describe a person who is very kind and generous.

Nerves of steel

A metaphor for being very brave and remaining calm in dangerous or difficult situations.

A will of iron

A metaphor for having very strong determination or willpower.

A ring of fire

A term for a volcanic zone; metaphorically refers to a dangerous area.

A man of straw

A person who is a figurehead or someone who is weak and lacks substance.

Leather

A material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process.

Enormous

Something that is very large in size, quantity, or extent.

Dimensions

A measurable extent of some kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.

Huge

Extremely large; enormous.

Courage

The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery or strength in the face of pain or grief.

Appearance

The way that someone or something looks.

A woman of unusual appearance

A phrase describing a female with a unique or non-standard look.

Intelligence

The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills; mental capacity.

Kindness

The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate.

Beauty

A combination of qualities, such as shape, color, or form, that pleases the aesthetic senses.

Great courage

To possess an exceptional or significant amount of bravery.

Great beauty

An extraordinary or unusual level of physical or aesthetic appeal.

Great importance

Something that has a high level of significance or value.

Great respect

A high level of admiration or esteem for someone or something.

Great pleasure

A high degree of satisfaction or enjoyment.