Vocabulary

• look at: To use your eyes to focus on something
• in depth: Thoroughly and carefully; in detail.
• come back: To reply to someone, often forcefully
• see in: To accompany someone to the entrance of a building or room.
• in the world: Used to emphasize a question expressing surprise, confusion, or disbelief.
• have to: Must do
• start off: To begin or commence something.
• in fact: Used to emphasize the truth of a statement, especially one that contrasts with or contradicts something else.
• wear out
• sit down: To take a seat
• look through: To examine carefully to see what is there
• to the brim: Filled completely to the edge or limit.
• golden ticket: A ticket that grants the holder special access or privileges.
• care of: Used in an address to indicate the person who will receive the mail for someone else.
• no matter: Regardless of; it does not matter.
• like new: In very good, almost perfect condition as if unused.
• with just: Using only; with no more than.
• come from: To have as your native country or city
• set to: To energetically begin to do, e.g. making a fire
• for sale: (object) that people can buy
• for now: Temporarily; for the present time.
• bargain on: To rely on or depend on something happening.
• despite the fact: In spite of; notwithstanding.
• stand out
• fashion trends: The latest styles and popular items in clothing, accessories, and appearance.
• shy of: A little less than; just under a certain amount.
• on the face of it: Based on first impressions; seemingly.
• over to: Used to hand over to someone else to speak
• front and back: On both the front and rear surfaces.
• show off: To show your ability/possessions to try to impress
• in the future: At a later time; in times to come.
• wear on
• take it out in: To release anger or frustration on someone or something else.
• in public: In a place where anyone can see or hear you.
• dead giveaway: An obvious sign or clue that reveals something that is meant to be hidden or kept secret.
• as well as: Also; in addition to
• on the inside: Having a position of authority or influence within an organization or system.
• tag on: To add something extra or join a group or activity.
• go into detail: To explain or describe something fully and completely.
• into detail: To explain or discuss something thoroughly with many specifics.
• look over: To check something to see it works well; inspect
• high and dry: In a helpless situation; stranded or abandoned.
• button up: To fasten the buttons of a garment.
• not available: Not able to be used or obtained; inaccessible.
• thumbs up: A gesture of approval or agreement, indicated by holding a fist with the thumb extended upwards.
• iconic: Being widely recognized as a symbol of something
• practical: Relating to what is sensible, real or useful
• bit: Device put in a horse's mouth to control it
• condition: To improve something to make it better
• concern: To be about a particular topic
• tiny: Very, very small
• fabric: Cloth or material
• purchase: To buy something; to get by paying money for it
• sensory: Referring to the physical senses
• fit: Good looking; physically attractive
• shape: The outer form of something, what it looks like
• strange: Unusual or odd; surprising because unexpected
• leave: To go away from; depart
• luxury: Something expensive bought for pleasure
• depth: Distance below a surface
• tear: Drop of salty water from the eye
• conscience: Ability to sense what is right or wrong
• lot: What happens to a person in life from chance; fate
• auction: To sell to a person offering the highest price
• fact: Something that is known or proved to be true
• gang: Group that you disapprove of, e.g. criminals
• piece: A counter in a board game
• detail: Small part of something; tiny fact
• damage: Physical harm that is done to something
• warehouse: Large building for storing goods, e.g. grain
• velvet: Type of smooth cloth which is soft to the touch
• wear: To have clothes, glasses, shoes etc. on your body
• surprisingly: In an unexpected manner; to an unexpected degree
• proxy: Person authorized to act for another
• leather: Chemically tanned animal skin, e.g. for shoes
• interesting: Taking your attention; making you want to know
• case: Container used to carry things, e.g. clothes
• list: To lean to one side, like a boat or ship
• design: To plan in a particular way to fulfill a purpose
• pair: Two of the same thing, e.g. socks
• belt: To leave somewhere quickly (UK use)
• sparkly: Having lots of small reflections of light
• item: Single, brief piece of news or reporting
• tag: Child's game in which one person chases the others
• coat: Clothing worn outside over your normal clothes
• parcel: A package or box wrapped in paper sent in the mail
• give: Degree of flexibility in something, a material
• vest: US sleeveless garment worn under a coat; waistcoat
• sweater: Warm knitted article of clothing worn on the body
• serial: Story that is told is several parts on TV or radio
• authenticate: To prove that something is real, true, or what people say it is
• suede: Leather with a soft brushed surface
• online: Connected to the internet
• scratchy: Causing you to itch; causing irritation/annoyance
• hanger: Piece of wire to hang clothes on
• yen: Currency used in Japan
• jewellery: Necklace, ring, etc., often made of gold, etc.
• logo: Name, symbol or picture which represents a company
• lilac: Garden tree, often with pale purple flowers
• turtleneck: Sweater or jersey with a high close-fitting collar