Daily Actions and Vocabulary: Kitchen, Clothing, Footwear, Laundry, and Outdoors

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering kitchen utensils, dressing, footwear, laundry care, and outdoor daily activities from the lecture.

Dice

To cut something into small cubes (Core Phrase: "Dice [something] into small cubes").

Slice

To cut food into thin, flat pieces (Core Phrase: "Slice [something] for [something]").

Grate

To shred food into small shreds or pieces, often over a dish (Core Phrase: "Grate [something] over / for [something]").

Peel

To remove the outer skin or rind of a fruit or vegetable (Core Phrase: "Peel [something] before [doing something]").

Mince

To cut or chop food into very small, fine pieces before cooking (Core Phrase: "Mince [something] before [doing something]").

Pour

To transfer liquid from one container into another (Core Phrase: "Pour [liquid] into [container]").

Lid

A removable cover for a container, such as a pot or pan (Core Phrase: "Put a lid on [pot/pan]").

Wipe

To clean a surface by rubbing it with a cloth (Core Phrase: "Wipe [something] clean").

Slip

To slide or insert a body part smoothly into a garment (Core Phrase: "Slip an arm into a sleeve").

Button

To fasten a garment by pushing buttons through holes (Core Phrase: "Button [clothing]").

Zip up

To fasten a piece of clothing using a zipper (Core Phrase: "Put on and zip up").

Roll up

To fold sleeves upward along the arms (Core Phrase: "Roll up your sleeves").

Straighten

To align or adjust an item of clothing so it looks neat (Core Phrase: "Straighten [collar/tie]").

Cuff

The end part of a sleeve that encircles the wrist (Core Phrase: "Button the cuffs").

Tuck

To push the edges of a shirt inside trousers or pants (Core Phrase: "Tuck [shirt] into [pants]").

Tie

To bind, knot, or secure, such as knotting a necktie (Core Phrase: "Tie a tie").

Lace up

To tighten and tie the laces of footwear (Core Phrase: "Lace up your shoes").

Shoelaces

Cords or strings used to fasten shoes (Core Phrase: "Tie / Untie shoelaces").

Wrap

To wind or drape a garment around a part of the body (Core Phrase: "Wrap a scarf around [neck]").

Take out

To remove items from inside an appliance or container (Core Phrase: "Take [clothes] out of the machine").

Hang out

To place wet clothing outside or on a balcony so it dries in the air (Core Phrase: "Hang out to dry").

Fold

To bend and smooth washed garments neatly into compact shapes (Core Phrase: "Fold the laundry").

Put into

To place or store items inside a compartment or furniture (Core Phrase: "Put [something] into drawers").

Iron

To smooth wrinkles from clothing using a heated metal appliance (Core Phrase: "Iron clothes / shirt").

Hang up

To place clothing onto a hanger or hook inside a closet (Core Phrase: "Hang up [clothes]").

Overpass

An elevated bridge that allows pedestrians to cross over a busy street safely (Core Phrase: "Use a pedestrian overpass").

Trip

To catch one's foot on an obstacle and stumble (Core Phrase: "Trip on [something]").

Puddle

A small pool of liquid on the ground, often from rain (Core Phrase: "Step over puddles").

Traffic

Vehicles moving on a roadway (Core Phrase: "Wait for traffic to pass").

Pick up

To take hold of an object with the hand and lift it (Core Phrase: "Pick up [item] and put in [pocket/bag]").

Backpack

A bag carried on the back, commonly used to hold books or laptops (Core Phrase: "Pick up backpack").

Shut

To close an entrance or door securely (Core Phrase: "Step outside and shut the door").

Set down

To place an object on a surface such as a table or the floor (Core Phrase: "Set [something] down").

Upstairs

To or on a higher floor or level of a building (Core Phrase: "Go upstairs").

Take off

To remove an item of clothing or footwear (Core Phrase: "Take off shoes / clothes").