Things. Describing things
chain noun
a series of metal rings connected together
a chain (bxa635)
She wore a heavy gold chain around her neck.
consist verb
to be made of or formed from particular things
to consist (bxa636)
The set consists of a table, four chairs, and a small shelf.
covered adjective
having a layer of something on the surface
covered (bxa637)
His jacket was completely covered in mud after the race.
essential adjective
completely necessary, very important
essential (bxa638)
Are these tools essential for fixing the machine?
function noun
the purpose or job that something is designed to do
a function (bxa639)
I don’t understand the function of this small part.
giant adjective
extremely large
giant (bxa640)
Have you seen that giant screen in the stadium?
layer noun
a flat piece of something that covers or is between other things
a layer (bxa641)
The final layer protects the surface from scratches.
odd adjective
strange or unusual
odd (bxa642)
That’s an odd colour for a wedding dress, isn’t it?
original noun
the first or earliest version of something, not a copy
an original (bxa643)
Is this painting the original or just a good copy?
pack noun
a small container holding a number of the same things together
a pack (bxa644)
Can you bring a pack of tissues with you?
package noun
a box or container that something is wrapped in
a package (bxa645)
This package contains glass items, so handle carefully.
powerful adjective
having a lot of strength, force, or energy
powerful (bxa646)
This vacuum cleaner is more powerful than the last one.
proper adjective
right or suitable for a particular situation
proper (bxa647)
He didn’t wear proper shoes for walking in snow.
reflect verb
to throw back light, heat, or sound from a surface.
to reflect (bxa648)
The clear water of the lake reflects the tall mountains.
repair noun
the act of fixing something that is broken or damaged
a repair (bxa649)
That’s a simple repair, it won’t take very long.
roll noun
something that has been wrapped into the shape of a tube
a roll (bxa650)
Can you pass me a roll of kitchen paper?
rough adjective
having an uneven surface, not smooth
rough (bxa651)
The road was rough and full of small stones.
sample noun
a small amount of something that shows what the rest is like
a sample (bxa652)
This is just a sample, not the full product.
set noun
a group of similar things that belong together
a set (bxa653)
I bought a set of six drinking glasses.
sharp adjective
having a thin edge or point that can cut easily
sharp (bxa654)
Be careful, that knife is very sharp and dangerous.
similarity noun
the way in which two things are like each other
a similarity (bxa655)
The similarity between those two actors is surprising.
sort verb
to put things into different groups or in a particular order
to sort (bxa656)
She sorted the clothes into summer and winter bags.
stick noun
a long, thin piece of wood
a stick (bxa657)
Can you pass me that long stick, please?
stuff noun
things, objects, or personal belongings (informal)
a stuff (bxa658)
Is that your stuff on the sofa over there?
suitable adjective
right or acceptable for a particular purpose or situation
suitable (bxa659)
This lightweight fabric is suitable for warm summer weather.
tape noun
a long, narrow piece of sticky material used to fix or hold things
a tape (bxa660)
The tape won’t stick to this wet surface.
used adjective
not new, owned by someone else before
used (bxa661)
He sold his used bike to a neighbour.
various adjective
several different types of
various (bxa662)
He brought various tools to fix the kitchen sink.