Lecture Notes: Clothing, Personality, and Conversation Basics

This flashcard set covers vocabulary for clothing items, footwear, and accessories, as well as personality traits, grammar contractions, and standard conversation phrases.

Puffer

A type of outer garment referred to as a down jacket (羽絨外套).

Windbreaker

An outer garment used as a windproof jacket (防風外套).

Bangle

A type of bracelet with a fixed shape, noted in text as 手鍋(形状固定).

Chocker

A neck accessory or necklace (頸錬).

signet ring

A type of finger ring noted as 印章指環 ($12-$1/$).

Stud

A type of earring that is flush against the ear (貼耳).

Slipper

Indoor or soft footwear (家用(軟) 拖).

Flip-Flop

A type of open-toed sandal (夾腳拖).

Sandal

Footwear suitable for outdoor use (涼鞋/室外).

Canvas-shoes

Shoes made of canvas material (布鞋).

Slip-ons

Shoes that can be easily put on without laces (懶人鞋).

Bubbly

A personality trait described as cheerful, friendly, and humorous.

Easy-going

A personality trait described as being relaxed and easy to get along with (性格隨和、好相處).

Gregarious

A personality trait meaning sociable or outgoing; used to describe people who like to be with others.

extrovertied

A personality trait describing someone who likes to be with people.

introverte

A personality trait describing someone who likes to be alone.

Optimistic

A positive outlook or personality (楽観の/positive).

Pessimistic

A negative outlook or personality (negative).

Frivolous

A personality trait described as playful, casual, or careless (草率、隨性、愛玩的).

Reflective

A trait describing someone who thinks deeply.

Curious

A trait describing someone who is eager to learn.

Contraction

The process of shortening words (収縮/小短).

One-syllable contractions

Examples include: what's, I'm, she's, It's, they've, and I've.

Two-syllable contractions

Examples include: isn't, doesn't, couldn't, haven't, wasn't, wouldn't, hasn't, and shouldn't.

Conversation Starters

Phrases used to begin a conversation, such as: Nice day, isn't it?, How's it going?, and How's your day?.

Conversation Closings

Phrases used to end a conversation, including: Listen, I'd better get going, It's been nice talking to you, I've got to run, and Take care.