Vocabulary Bank: Things and Adjectives

Vocabulary bank flashcards based on common objects and descriptive adjectives, including opposite pairs and grammatical rules for plural nouns and modifiers.

a bag

An item used for carrying things, often made of cloth or leather with a handle or strap.

a charger

A device used to provide electricity to the battery of a electronic device like a phone or laptop.

a coin

A small, flat piece of metal used as money.

a credit card (or debit card)

A small plastic card issued by a bank used to make payments for goods and services.

a diary

A book in which one keeps a daily record of personal events or appointments.

a dictionary

A book or electronic resource that lists the words of a language and gives their meaning.

a file

A folder or box used to keep loose papers in order.

glasses

A plural noun referring to lenses set in a frame and worn on the eyes to assist vision.

headphones

A plural noun for a pair of speakers worn over the ears to listen to audio.

an identity card

An official card with a person's name and photograph used to prove who they are.

a key

A shaped piece of metal used to open a lock or start a car.

a lamp

A device for giving light, typically consisting of an electric bulb and a shade.

a laptop

A portable computer or notebook computer.

a magazine

A periodical publication containing articles and pictures.

a newspaper

A daily or weekly publication consisting of folded sheets and containing news and articles.

a notebook

A book with blank pages for writing notes.

a pen

An instrument for writing with ink.

a pencil

An instrument for writing or drawing, consisting of a stick of graphite in wood.

a (mobile) phone

A portable telephone device used to make calls and access the internet.

a photo

An image of an object or person recorded by a camera.

a piece of paper

A single sheet used for writing or drawing.

a purse

A small pouch for carrying money, often used by women.

scissors

A plural noun for an instrument used for cutting paper or fabric, consisting of two blades.

sunglasses

A plural noun for tinted glasses that protect the eyes from sunlight.

a tablet

A small portable computer with a touch screen.

a ticket

A piece of paper or card that allows entry to a place or travel on public transport.

a tissue

A soft, disposable piece of paper used as a handkerchief.

an umbrella

A folding circular canopy of cloth used to protect against rain.

a wallet

A small, flat case for carrying paper money and credit cards.

a watch

A small clock worn on the wrist.

Plural Nouns Grammar Rule

Words like glasses, headphones, and scissors are always plural and do not use the articles a/an.

beautiful / ugly

Opposite adjectives used to describe appearance; attractive versus unattractive.

big / small

Opposite adjectives describing size.

cheap / expensive

Opposite adjectives describing the cost of an item.

clean / dirty

Opposite adjectives describing the state of hygiene or tidiness.

easy / difficult

Opposite adjectives describing the level of effort needed to complete a task.

fast / slow

Opposite adjectives describing speed.

full / empty

Opposite adjectives describing volume or availability of space.

good / bad

Opposite adjectives describing quality.

high / low

Opposite adjectives describing height or level.

hot / cold

Opposite adjectives describing temperature.

light / dark

Opposite adjectives describing the amount of light.

long / short

Opposite adjectives describing length or duration.

old / new

Opposite adjectives describing the age of an object.

old / young

Opposite adjectives describing the age of a person.

poor / rich

Opposite adjectives describing wealth.

right / left

Opposite adjectives describing direction or position.

right / wrong

Opposite adjectives describing correctness or accuracy.

safe / dangerous

Opposite adjectives describing the level of risk.

the same / different

Opposite adjectives describing similarity or contrast.

strong / weak

Opposite adjectives describing physical power or intensity.

tall / short

Opposite adjectives describing the vertical height of a person or object.

very / really

Modifiers used before adjectives to add emphasis, e.g., 'A Ferrari is really fast.'

quite

A modifier used before adjectives meaning 'to a certain degree', but not very; e.g., 'It's quite cold today.'

nice / great / fantastic

Specific opinion adjectives used to describe something as 'good'.

awful / terrible

Specific opinion adjectives used to describe something as 'bad'.