Wordlist 18Symbolic Clothing

1. Accessory (n.)Definition: something added to a machine or to clothing that has

a useful or decorative purposeSynonym: attachment, fitment

Example: Sunglasses are much more than a fashion accessory.Word Family:

ac·ces·so·ri·ly, adverbac·ces·so·ri·ness, noun

in·ter·ac·ces·so·ry, adjectivenon·ac·ces·so·ry, adjective, noun, plural non·ac·ces·so·ries.

2. Administer (n.)Definition: to control the operation or arrangement of something

Synonym: manage, direct, controlExample: The economy has been badly administered by the present

government.Word Family:

ad·min·is·trant [ad-min-uh-struhnt] Show IPA , nounnon·ad·min·is·trant, adjectiveself-ad·min·is·tered, adjective

self-ad·min·is·ter·ing, adjectiveun·ad·min·is·tered, adjective

3. Bundle (n.)

Definition: a number of things that have been fastened or are held together

Synonym: bunch, clump

Example: a bundle of clothes/newspapers/books

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4.  Cape (n.)

Definition: a sleeveless garment of various lengths, fastened around the neck and falling loosely from the shoulders, worn

separately or attached to a coat or other outer garment.

Synonym: cloak, shawl

Example: She was wearing a long red cape on his coat.

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5. Contemporary (adj.)Definition: existing or happening now

Synonym: Example: Although the play was written hundreds of years ago, it still

has a contemporary (= modern) feel to it.Word Family:

con·tem·po·rar·i·ly, adverbcon·tem·po·rar·i·ness, noun

non·con·tem·po·rar·y, adjective, noun, plural non·con·tem·po·rar·ies.post·con·tem·po·rar·y, adjective

ul·tra·con·tem·po·rar·y, adjective, ul·tra·con·tem·po·rar·ies. noun, plural

6. Convention (n.)Definition: a rule, method, or practice established by usage;

customSynonym: custom, practice

Example: the convention of showing north at the top of a map.Word Family:

an·ti·con·ven·tion, adjectivecoun·ter·con·ven·tion, nounpost·con·ven·tion, adjective

pre·con·ven·tion, nounpro·con·ven·tion, adjective

7. Declare (v.)

Definition: to announce something clearly, firmly, publicly, or officially

Synonym: proclaim. announce

Example: They declared their support for the proposal.

Word Family:

de·clar·a·ble, adjective

mis·de·clare, verb, mis·de·clared, mis·de·clar·ing.

pre·de·clare, verb (used with object), pre·de·clared, pre·de·clar·ing.

re·de·clare, verb (used with object), re·de·clared, re·de·clar·ing.

un·de·clar·a·ble, adjective

8. Differentiate (v.)Definition: to show or find the difference between things that are

comparedSynonym: distinguish, discriminate

Example: We do not differentiate between our workers on the basis of their background or ethnic origin.

Word Family:dif·fer·en·ti·a·tion, noun

in·ter·dif·fer·en·ti·ate, verb (used with object), in·ter·dif·fer·en·ti·at·ed, in·ter·dif·fer·en·ti·at·ing.

re·dif·fer·en·ti·ate, verb, re·dif·fer·en·ti·at·ed, re·dif·fer·en·ti·at·ing.self-dif·fer·en·ti·at·ing, adjective

un·dif·fer·en·ti·at·ed, adjective

9. Drape (n.)

Definition: a curtain or hanging of heavy fabric and usually considerable length, especially either of a pair for covering a

window and drawn open and shut horizontally.

Synonym: curtain

Example: He drew the drapes after a while.

Word Family:

drap·a·ble, drape·a·ble, adjective

drap·a·bil·i·ty, drape·a·bil·i·ty, noun

10. Trimmed (adj.)

Definition: If clothes and other things made of cloth are trimmed, they are decorated, especially around the edges

Synonym:

Example: She was wearing a black suit trimmed with white.

Word Family:

trim·ly, adverb

trim·ness, noun

o·ver·trim, verb, o·ver·trimmed, o·ver·trim·ming.

pre·trim, verb, pre·trimmed, pre·trim·ming.

11. Gavel (n.)

Definition: a small hammer that an official in charge of a meeting hits against a wooden block or table to get people to be

quiet and listen

Synonym: hammer

Example: The judge make the crowd quiet by his gavel.

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12. Gown (n.)

Definition: a woman's dress, especially a long one worn on formal occasions, or a long, loose piece of clothing worn over

other clothes for a particular purpose

Synonym: dress, frock

Example: a hospital gown

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13. Impress (v.)

Definition: to cause someone to admire or respect you

Synonym: impact, influence

Example: Your mother was clearly not impressed by our behaviour in the restaurant.

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14. Integral (adj.)Definition: necessary and important as a part of, or contained

within, a wholeSynonym: essential, fundamental, intrinsic

Example: He's an integral part of the team and we can't do without him.

Word Family:in·te·gral·i·ty, nounin·te·gral·ly, adverb

un·in·te·gral, adjectiveun·in·te·gral·ly, adverb

15. Ritual (n.)Definition: a set of fixed actions and sometimes words performed

regularly, especially as part of a ceremonySynonym: ceremony, rite

Example: Coffee and the newspaper are part of my morning ritual.Word Family:

rit·u·al·ly, adverban·ti·rit·u·al, adjectivepro·rit·u·al, adjectiveun·rit·u·al, adjectiveun·rit·u·al·ly, adverb

16. Sceptre (n.)

Definition: a decorated stick that is carried by a queen or king during some official ceremonies as a symbol of their authority

Synonym: rod

Example: The king was taking hold of the scepter.

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17. Significance (n.)

Definition: importance

Synonym: importance

Example: The discovery of the new drug is of great significance for/to people suffering from heart problems.

Word Family:

non·sig·nif·i·cance, noun

self-sig·nif·i·cance, noun

18. Tassel (n.)

Definition: a group of short threads or ropes held together at one end, used as a hanging decoration on hats, curtains, furniture, etc

Synonym:

Example:

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19. Unity (n.)

Definition: the state of being joined together or in agreement

Synonym: integration

Example: European political and economic unity.

Word Family:

non·u·ni·ty, noun, plural non·u·ni·ties.

self-u·ni·ty, noun

su·per·u·ni·ty, noun

20. Veil (n.)

Definition: a piece of thin material worn by women to cover the face or head

Synonym: mantilla, purdah

Example: After the ceremony, the bride lifted up her veil to kiss her husband.

Word Family:

veil·less, adjective

veil·like, adjective

21. Bouquet (n.)

Definition: a group of flowers that have been fastened together and attractively arranged so that they can be given as a present or

carried on formal occasions

Synonym: bunch

Example: Chris sent me a lovely bouquet when I was ill.

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