Fashion and style – English vocabulary
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12 English words with meanings: deluxe, elegance, fashion, garment, impress… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.
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Word list
- deluxe /,də'lʌks/ (adj) — very comfortable and expensive
Example:They stayed at a deluxe hotel near the beach.
Synonyms: luxurious, elegant, high-end - elegance /'elɪɡəns/ (noun) — grace and good style
Example:Her dress was the perfect example of elegance.
Synonyms: grace, refinement, style - fashion /'fæʃn/ (noun) — clothing style
Example:Paris is known as a center of fashion and design.
Synonyms: style, trend, vogue - garment /'ɡɑ:rmənt/ (noun) — clothes
Example:Each garment is carefully inspected before shipping.
Synonyms: clothing, apparel, outfit - impress /ɪm'pres/ (verb) — make someone admire
Example:He tried to impress his boss with his new idea.
Synonyms: amaze, influence, move - inspiration /,ɪn.spə'reɪ.ʃən/ (noun) — a reason or feeling to act
Example:Her success story was a great inspiration to others.
Synonyms: motivation, encouragement, stimulus - recognition /,rek.əɡ'nɪʃ.ən/ (noun) — praise for work or success
Example:She received recognition for her outstanding performance.
Synonyms: acknowledgment, appreciation, credit - reputation /,repju'teɪʃn/ (noun) — what people think about you
Example:The restaurant has a good reputation for excellent service.
Synonyms: prestige, standing, status - suit /su:t/ (noun/verb) — to be right or look good
Example:He wore a black suit to the interview.
Synonyms: outfit, costume, ensemble - thrill /θrɪl/ (noun/verb) — a feeling of excitement
Example:The roller coaster gave me a real thrill.
Synonyms: excitement, rush, buzz - verify /'verɪfaɪ/ (verb) — to check if something is true
Example:The bank will verify your identity before opening an account.
Synonyms: confirm, validate, check - wrinkle /'rɪŋkl/ (noun) — a small fold in skin or cloth
Example:He noticed a small wrinkle on his shirt and tried to smooth it out.
Synonyms: crease, fold, line
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