English Vocabulary Words

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key nouns, animals, objects, and concepts introduced across the lecture pages.

Empire

An extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority.

Uncle

The brother of one's father or mother, or the husband of one's aunt.

umbrella

A folding canopy supported by a metal frame used for protection against rain.

Lamp

A device for giving light, consisting of an electric bulb and shade or cover.

Leaf

A flattened, typically green structure attached to a stem of a plant.

Lion

A large wild cat with a sandy-colored coat and, in males, a prominent mane.

ostrich

A large, swift-running flightless bird with long legs and a long neck, native to Africa.

octopus

A sea animal with a soft, oval body and eight long, flexible suction-bearing arms.

gorilla

A large, powerfully built great ape native to the forests of central Africa.

envelope

A flat paper container used to enclose a letter or document.

elephant

A very large herbivorous mammal with a trunk, ivory tusks, and large ears.

kangaroo

A large herbivorous Australian marsupial that moves by leaping on strong hind legs.

kite

A light frame covered with paper or cloth designed to be flown in the air at the end of a string.

computer

An electronic device that stores, retrieves, and processes data.

robot

A machine capable of carrying out a complex series of actions automatically.

pineapple

A large tropical fruit with tough, spiky skin and sweet, juicy yellow flesh.

iguana

A large tropical American lizard with a crest of spines along its back.

igloo

A dome-shaped shelter built from blocks of hard snow.

nest

A structure built by birds or other animals to hold eggs and rear young.

turtle

A reptile with a hard, protective bony shell enclosing its body.

tent

A portable shelter made of fabric or other material supported by poles.

soap

A substance used with water for washing and cleaning.

sun

The star at the center of the solar system around which the Earth orbits.

axe

A cutting tool consisting of a heavy edged head mounted on a handle.

alligator

A large aquatic reptile with broad snouts, sharp teeth, and heavily armored skin.