Vocabulary Flashcards - Daily Activities and Chores

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering common English collocations and phrasal verbs for daily routines, chores, travel, and social interactions.

truthfulness

The quality of being honest and telling the truth.

get dressed

The act of putting on clothes.

get on (sth)

To board a vehicle such as a bus, train, or plane.

get off (sth)

To leave or exit a bus, train, or plane.

get into top university

To succeed in entering a leading or prestigious university.

put on (your) clothes

To dress oneself by placing garments on the body.

take off your shoes

To remove footwear from one's feet.

take a break

To stop an activity for a short period of rest.

take care of/look after sb

To provide for the needs of someone and keep them safe.

catch a bus/train

To arrive in time to board a bus or train.

fall asleep

To transition into a state of sleep.

stay up late

To remain awake until a late hour at night.

calm down

To become peaceful or quiet after being angry or excited.

have a rest

To take a period of relaxation to recover strength.

have a good time

To enjoy oneself and have a pleasant experience.

have a chat (with sb)

To have an informal or friendly conversation with someone.

shop for sth

To go to a store to look for and purchase specific items.

tidy (sth) up

To organize and clean a space to make it look neat.

do research (on sth)

To conduct a detailed study of a subject to discover information.

wash/do the dishes

To clean plates, bowls, and cutlery after use.

do the chores

To perform routine domestic tasks around the house.

do the cooking/cook

The activity of preparing food for meals.

do the laundry

The task of washing clothes and linens.

do the washing-up

To wash the plates and other items used for a meal.

do the heavy lifting

To perform physically demanding or difficult work.

check in (at…)

To register your arrival at a hotel or an airport.

check out (of…)

To settle the bill and officially leave a hotel.

go abroad

To travel to a foreign country.

hang out (with sb)

To spend informal, social time with someone.

set the table

To arrange the plates, glasses, and cutlery for a meal.

help sb (to) do sth

To assist someone in performing a particular task.

help sb with sth

To provide aid or support to someone regarding a specific matter.

help (to) build family bonds

To contribute to strengthening the emotional connections within a family.

pick sb up

To collect someone from a location, usually in a vehicle.

drop sb off (at somewhere)

To take someone to a destination and leave them there.

keep in touch (with sb)

To maintain communication or stay in contact with someone.