Essential Vocabulary and Descriptive Terminology Reference
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Essential Vocabulary Definitions
Nouns: Objects, Structures, and Containers
- Warehouse
- A large building used for storing goods.
- Jar
- A container typically used for storing food.
- Crate
- A wooden box used for storing items.
- Mantle
- The structure situated above and around a fireplace (mantelpiece).
- Trophy
- The prize awarded for a victory or success.
- Knob
- A round handle.
Technical and Mechanical Terms
- Screw
- A pointed piece of metal that is turned to fix things.
- Vent
- A hole or opening that allows air to escape.
- Duct
- A tube or passage designed for air or wires.
- Filing
- A small particle of metal (often used in the plural: filings).
- Flashlight
- An electric torch.
- Tweezers
- A small pair of pincers used for picking up small objects.
Descriptive Terms and Adjectives
- Chunk
- A thick, solid piece of something.
- Grainy
- Describing a photograph that appears to be made up of many spots.
- Chill
- An unpleasant cold sensation.
- Restorative
- Possessing cleansing or purifying powers.
- Puzzled
- Perplexed or confused.
- Elongated
- Longer and thinner than usual.
- Drenched
- Very wet; soaked.
Biological and Medical Terms
- Formaldehyde
- A coloured gas used to preserve biological specimens.
- Throat
- The front part of your neck.
- Liver
- The organ responsible for cleaning your blood.
People, Data, and Organization Terms
- Tabs
- Data or information.
- Profile
- A short description of someone.
- Headquarters
- The central place from which an organization is controlled.
- Entry
- The door or point by which you enter.
- Slidex
- Small pieces of film (referring to slides).
Clothing, Bedding, and Restraints
- Mattress
- The soft, comfortable part of the bed used for lying on.
- Overalls
- A uniform combining trousers and a jacket.
- Rugs
- Pieces of old cloth (or floor coverings).
- Necklace
- A piece of jewellery worn around the neck.
- Handcuffs
- Two metal rings locked around a prisoner's wrists.
Verbs and Idiomatic Expressions
- Slam
- To close something with great force.
- Splattered
- Splashed.
- Shrug
- To raise your shoulders (often indicating indifference or doubt).
- Nod
- To move the head downward and upward to indicate agreement.
- Crouch
- To lower your body, keeping your legs close to your chest.
- Felt a pit of her stomach
- She experienced a heavy feeling inside her body, often associated with anxiety or dread.