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camera · noun C /ˈkæm.rə/ the radio

A1 a device for taking photographs or making films or television programmes A1 the programmes that you hear when you listen to the radio
I forgot to take my camera with me to Portugal, so I couldn't take any photos. We heard him speaking on  the radio this morning.

Television camera crews  broadcast the event all round the world. I listen to the radio in the evening.

I like it, because my camera has broken. He likes watching television and listening [to the] radio. 

DVD · noun C /ˌdiː.viːˈdiː/ CD · noun C /ˌsiːˈdiː/

A1 digitalversatile disc or digital video disc: a disc used for storing and playing A1 compact disc: a small disc on which music or information is recorded
music, films or information His CD collection is vast.
I've got a DVD of the first series.
Martin gave me a CD, Valeria gave me some make-up, and Juliana gave me a pink
Is the film available on  DVD? belt.

a DVD drive/player CD player · noun C /ˌsiːˈdiːˌpleɪ.ər/

A1 a machine that is used for playing music CDs
ALL our friends w[ere] there and I got a new DVD! 
She has a CD player in her bedroom.
laptop · noun C /ˈlæp.tɒp/
My cousin bought me a CD player and I got a box of chocolate[s] from my friends.
A2 a computer that is small enough to be carried around and used where you
are sitting electric · adjective /ɪˈlek.trɪk/
A laptop would be really useful for when I'm working on the train. electric (EQUIPMENT)
A2 Electric lights, tools, etc. work using electricity.
I think the laptop is in your bedroom.
an electric  car/heater
radio · noun /ˈreɪ.di.əʊ/
I like rock music so if you want, I can play my electric guitar [at] your concert.
radio (EQUIPMENT)
A1 [C] a piece of equipment used for listening to radio broadcasts light · noun /laɪt/
a car radio light (EQUIPMENT)
A2 [C] a piece of equipment which produces light, such as a lamp or a light
Could you turn  the radio  on?
bulb
I want to sell my radio.  Could you  switch/turn  the light  on/off, please?
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She could see the city lights in the distance. A2 a type of energy that can produce light and heat, or make machines work
The electricity has been turned off.
As the lights went down, the audience grew quiet.

an electricity  bill
My front bike light isn't working.

You can also see how life [is] in our African villages, where there [is] no electricity or
Dear Nick I'm writing about the concert at school. [...] I can help you on Saturday
gas and where water comes only from the river.
morning to [set up] the light[s] and equipment. 

mobile phone · noun C /ˌməʊ.baɪlˈfəʊn/
A1 a telephone that you can carry everywhere with you
I've left my mobile phone at home.

telephone · noun C or U /ˈtel.ɪ.fəʊn/ I'm very happy because I bought a new mobile phone.
A2 apiece of electronic equipment that you use to talk to someone who is in
another place, or the communication system that allows you to do this television · noun /ˈtel.ɪ.vɪʒ.ən/
There was a telephone on the desk. television (EQUIPMENT)
A1 [C] apiece of equipment in the shape of a box, with a screen on the front,
They communicated by telephone. used for watching programmes

I want to sell my old telephone.  a flat-screen television

Could you turn the television down?

telephone · verb I or T /ˈtel.ɪ.fəʊn/
A2 to communicate with someone by telephone I want to sell my small television. (Key English Test; A2; Turkish)
Telephone me if you're going to be late.
Television / TV (PROGRAMMES)
Please telephone me at home. A1 [U] the programmes that are shown on a television
I mostly watch  television in the evening.
cell phone · noun C /ˈsel.foʊn/
A1 a telephone that you can carry everywhere with you Is there anything interesting on  television tonight?
Rory is always on his cell phone, either talking or texting.
It's one of the few television programmes that I always make a point of watching.
I think I left my cell phone at your house.
He likes watching television and listening [to the] radio.
electricity · noun U /eˌlekˈtrɪs.ə.ti/
clock · noun C /klɒk/
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A1 apiece of equipment that shows you what time it is, usually in a house or video sites
on a building and not worn by a person
They showed me their wedding video.
I could hear the clock  ticking.
I like it because it has a camera to make videos. 
The town-hall clock says  9 o'clock.
video (FILM/TV)
I think the kitchen clock is fast/slow.
A2 a film, television programme, etc. recorded on a long, narrow, magnetic
The clock began to  strike twelve. strip, or the recorded strip itself that is inside a rectangular plastic container
He just used to stay in and watch videos.
She  set her clock by the time signal on the radio.
We had the whole series on  video.
I want to sell a clock that is ten years old.
[O]n that chan[n]el you have the chance to watch many videos of your favourite
fridge · noun C /frɪdʒ/ singer, and learn about their news.
A2 a large container that uses electricity to keep food cold
Don't forget to put the milk back in the fridge. computer · noun C /kəmˈpjuː.tər/
A1 an electronic machine that can store and arrange large amounts of
I think they are in the kitchen, near the fridge.  information
We've put all our records on  computer.

computer  software/hardware

MP3 player · noun C /em.piːˈθriːˌpleɪ.ər/ computer  graphics

A2 a
piece of electronic equipment for playing music that has been stored as
a computer  program
MP3 files
He gave me an MP3 player. computer  games

Dear Sarah, I left my MP3 player at your house last night. I don't like us[ing] [a] computer at college.

video · noun C or U /ˈvɪd.i.əʊ/ gas · noun /gæs/

video (ON COMPUTER/CAMERA) gas (FUEL)
A2 a short film that can be watched on television, a computer, a camera, etc. A2 [U] a substance in a form like air that is used as a fuel for heating and
cooking
music videos
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a gas cooker heating · noun U /ˈhiː.tɪŋ/
A2 the system that keeps a building warm
Do you prefer cooking with electricity or gas?
Is the heating  on?
You can also see how life [is] in our African villages, where there [is] no electricity or
If you didn't have a[ny] heating you w[ould] be cold.
gas and where water comes only from the river. 

oven · noun C /ˈʌv.ən/ PC · noun C /ˌpiːˈsiː/
A2 personal computer
B1 the part of a cooker with a door, which is used to cook food
The price of PCs has been tumbling recently.
a microwave oven

I want to sell my old PC. [I]t's 2 years old. 

a  cool/medium/hot  oven

Place the cake in  the oven at 200°C. digital camera · noun /ˌdɪdʒ.ɪ.təlˈkæm.rə/

A2 a
type of camera that records images that you can use and store on a
They eat the traditional food souvlaki and potatoes [cooked] in the oven. computer
These days almost everyone uses a digital camera.
washing machine · noun C /ˈwɒʃ.ɪŋ.məˌʃiːn/
A2 a machine for washing clothes, sheets and other things made of cloth I got lots of gifts, including a digital camera! 
Could you empty/load the washing machine, please?
lamp · noun C /læmp/
I've left my mobile phone on [your] washing machine.  A2 a piece of equipment that produces light
a table/bedside lamp
cooker · noun C /ˈkʊk.ər/
A2 a large box-shaped device which is used to cook and heat food either by an oil lamp
putting the food inside or by putting it on the top
I think it is next to the lamp.
a  gas/electric  cooker

For instance I've got my television, radio, computer, a small cooker, a bed, a desk phone · noun C or U /fəʊn/
A1 apiece of electronic equipment that you use to talk to someone who is in
and a sink.
another place
Just then, his mobile phone rang.

Could you  answer  the phone?

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We speak on the/by phone about twice a week.

You had three phone  calls this morning.

Will you excuse me? I've got to  make a  phone  call.

If the phone lines  are busy, please try again later.

I want [to] buy a new phone for my brother because I broke his in an accident.

phone · verb I or T /fəʊn/
A1 to communicate with someone by phone
She phoned just after lunch.

He's phoned me  (up) every day this week.

Please phone me [and] I will tell you more.

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bag · noun C /bæg/ bathing suit · noun C /ˈbeɪð.ɪŋˌsuːt/

A1 a container made of paper, plastic, leather, etc., used for carrying things A2 a piece of clothing you wear to go swimming
a  paper/plastic  bag I bought a new bathing suit.

a bag of  apples/nuts [B]ring your bathing suit because here it's very hot and we will go to the swimming
pool!
He  packed  his bags and left.
get dressed · verb /get drest/
I put my bag in the hall under the chair. 
A2 put on clothes
fashion · noun /ˈfæʃ.ən/ I usually get dressed before I eat breakfast.
fashion (POPULAR STYLE)
While I got dressed he started to cook the dinner.
A2 [C or U] a style that is popular at a particular time, especially in clothes,
hair, make-up, etc. raincoat · noun C /ˈreɪn.kəʊt/
Long hair is back in  fashion for men. A2 a coat that you wear when it is raining
Make sure you take a raincoat.
Fur coats have gone out of fashion.

Tony, I have left my raincoat in your house.

She always wears the latest fashions.

I like this present because I love clothes and fashion. tie · noun C /taɪ/

A2 a long, thin piece of cloth that a man wears around his neck with a shirt
purse · noun C /pɜːs/ He always wears a jacket and tie to work.
A2 a small container for money, usually used by a woman
I got presents like shoes, ties, shirts, pens, etc.
a  leather  purse

Ram, I have left my purse at your home. belt · noun C /belt/

A2 along, thin piece of leather, cloth, or plastic that you wear around your
swimsuit · noun C /ˈswɪm.suːt/ waist
A2 a piece of clothing you wear to go swimming She fastened her belt tightly around her waist.
I bought a new swimsuit.
He had eaten so much that he had to  undo  his belt.
It's hot here, but I have my swimsuit, so, this afternoon I'll go to the beach or to the
Juliana gave me a pink belt.
swimming pool.
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glasses · noun plural /ˈglɑːs.ɪz/
A1 a piece of equipment with two transparent parts that you wear in front of
your eyes to help you see better
a  pair of  glasses

She was wearing glasses.

Roger, I think I have left my glasses in the kitchen.

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ring · noun C /rɪŋ/ A2 apiece of cloth that you wear around your neck, head, or shoulders to
ring (JEWELLERY) keep warm or for decoration
A2 a round piece of jewellery that you wear on your finger a knitted/woollen/silk scarf
a  wedding  ring
And my sister gave me a scarf too. 
He bought her a diamond ring.
trainers · noun /ˈtreɪ.nərz /
Sammy gave me a gold ring, Remi an orange swe[a]ter, Minny a bag and trainer (SHOE)
Dominique a red cap. A2 a type of light comfortable shoe that is suitable for playing sport
a pair of trainers
tights · noun plural /taɪts/
A2 a piece of women's clothing made of very thin material that covers the If you haven't got walking boots, you can just wear trainers.
legs and bottom
Rafael, I think I have left my trainers at your house. 
a  pair of  tights

I like wearing skirts because you can choose nice tights and boots to wear, too!
boot · noun C /buːt/
boot (SHOE)
blouse · noun C /blɑʊz/ A2 a strong shoe that covers your foot and part of your leg
A1 a piece of clothing for women that is like a shirt a pair of boots
sleeveless/long-sleeved blouses
walking  boots
a silk/cotton blouse
You should wear old clothes and a pair of boots.
I usually wear slacks or a skirt and blouse to the office.
handbag · noun C /ˈhænd.bæg/
I'll wear a black blouse, jeans and black boots. A2 a
small bag for money, keys, make-up, etc. carried especially by
women
glove · noun C /glʌv/
I left my handbag on the train.
A2 a piece of clothing which covers your fingers and hand
a  pair of  gloves I received a lovely handbag and a blue scarf.

Remember to bring gloves as well.  shirt · noun C /ʃɜːt/

A1 apiece of clothing worn on the top part of the body, often made of thin
scarf · noun C /skɑːf/ material like cotton and fastened with buttons down the front
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a striped/white shirt flat/high-heeled shoes

a short-/long-sleeved shirt gym/tennis shoes

You've spilled something down your shirt front. He put on/took off his new pair of shoes.

Please wear your old shirt.  Hurry and  do up/lace up  your shoes.

a shoe shop

I go every day to [the] s[h]opping centre that [sells] food, clothes, shoes and
diff[e]rent article[s]. 
trousers · noun plural /ˈtraʊ.zəz/
A1 apiece of clothing that covers the legs and has a separate part for try on· verb  /trɑɪ ɒn /
each leg try on sth or try sth on
I need a new pair of trousers to go with this jacket. A2 to put on a piece of clothing to discover if it fits you or if you like it
I'd like to try this dress on.
I will wear a long shirt and trousers. 
I love to shop, to try on new clothes and decide what I'll buy.
bracelet · noun C /ˈbreɪ.slət/
B1 a piece of jewellery that you wear around your wrist cap · noun C /kæp/
a gold/silver/diamond bracelet A2 a hat with a curved part at the front
He wears a baseball cap.
Actually I was very sad as the bracelet was particularly valuable to me.
I want to buy sho[es], [a] pull-over, tee-shirt, cap and sun glasses.
hat · noun C /hæt/
A1 something you wear to cover your head, for fashion or protection jacket · noun C /ˈdʒæk.ɪt/
a straw hat A1 a short coat
a leather/denim jacket
a woolly hat
The keys are in my jacket pocket.
I want to wear this hat when I go to [my] grandmother's house. 
I need [to] buy a jacket. (Skills for Life 
shoes · noun C /ʃuːz/
A1 a strong covering for the foot, often made of leather shorts · noun plural /ʃɔːrts/
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A2 a short pair of pants that stop above or at the knees A1 apiece of clothing for women and girls that hangs from the waist and
running/gym shorts does not have legs
She wore a skirt and blouse.
cargo/Bermuda shorts
In the summer [you] don't need warm clothes, just [a] skirt and t-shirt and that's
He had on a pair of shorts and a T-shirt.
it. 

Why don't you wear your old T-shirt with some faded jeans or shorts? 
umbrella · noun C /ʌmˈbrel.ə/
T-shirt · noun C /ˈtiː.ʃɜrt/ A2 a thing that you hold above your head to keep yourself dry when it is
A1 apiece of cotton clothing for the top part of the body with short sleeves raining
and no collar I felt a few spots of rain so I put  my umbrella up.

She was wearing jeans and a T-shirt.

I left my umbrella on the bus yesterday.

I [am] looking for [a] new T-shirt, jeans, [a] dress, [and] sho[e]s.
I got some books, a bottle of wine and an umbrella.

chain · noun /tʃeɪn/
clothes · noun plural /kloʊðz/
chain (METAL RINGS) A1 items such as shirts, dresses and trousers that you wear on your body
A2 [C or U] a line of metal rings connected together
She wears  smart/casual clothes.
She wore a gold chain around her neck.
I'm just  putting  my clothes  on.
The hostages were kept  in chains.
Take your clothes off  and get in the bath, Holly.
My best friend, Clara, gave me a silver chain. I like [it] a lot!!! 
a clothes shop
jeans · noun plural /dʒiːnz/
A1 pants made of denim, a strong cotton material, which are worn And she likes to wear new clothes.
informally
jewellery / jewelry(US) · noun U /ˈdʒuː.əl.ri/
jeans and a T-shirt
A2 objects made from gold, silver, and valuable stones that you wear for
I never wear jeans at work. decoration
a jewellery box
Come to my house tomorrow wearing jeans and a white T-shirt.
a piece of  gold/silver  jewellery
skirt · noun C /ˈskɜrt/
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They gave me a lot of sweets and presents like books, jewellery, [and] clothes.  jumper · noun C /ˈdʒʌm.pər/
A2 apiece of clothing usually made of wool which covers the top of your
sock · noun C /sɒk/ body and is pulled on over your head
A2 a piece of clothing that you wear on your foot inside your shoe
a warm  jumper
a  pair of socks
I left my red jumper at your party last night. 
woollen/cotton socks
suit · noun C /suːt/
ankle/knee socks
A2 ajacket and trousers or a jacket and skirt that are made from the same
Put on your shoes and socks. material
She wore a dark blue suit.
The little boy was wearing  odd  socks.
All the businessmen were wearing pinstripe suits.
I got a watch, gloves, socks and a pair of shoes.
I got a beautiful suit.
uniform · noun C /ˈjuː.nɪ.fɔːm/
A2 a special set of clothes that are worn by people who do a particular job wallet · noun C /ˈwɒl.ɪt/
or go to a particular school A2 asmall folding case for carrying paper money and credit cards, used
school uniform especially by men
Have you seen my wallet anywhere?
a nurse's uniform
He pulled out a big fat wallet stuffed with notes.
I think I have left the skirt of my school uniform in your house.
I think I have left my wallet in your house. 
coat · noun C /kəʊt/
A1 an outer piece of clothing with sleeves which is worn over other costume(swimming) · noun C /ˈkɒs.tjuːm/
clothes, usually for warmth A2 a piece of clothing you wear to go swimming
a warm winter coat I felt a bit self-conscious in my swimming costume.

Do your coat up, Joe, or you'll freeze. kit · noun /kɪt/

kit (SPORTS CLOTHES)
Dear Mary, I've left my new coat in your house.
A2 [C or U] a set of clothes worn for sport
football  kit
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Yesterday when I came to your house, I left my tennis kit. What are you wearing to  Caroline's wedding?

sunglasses · noun plural /ˈsʌŋˌglɑː.sɪz/ Some musicians don't like to wear rings when they're playing.
A2 dark glasses that you wear to protect your eyes from the sun
He wears glasses for reading.
Make sure you wear sunglasses outside.
She wears very little make-up.
I left my sunglasses in your house yesterday.
She likes to wear new clothes.
watch · noun /wɒtʃ/
A1 C a small clock which is worn on a strap around the wrist
My watch seems to have stopped - it says 10:15 but I'm sure it must be later.
earring · noun C /ˈɪə.rɪŋ/
A2 a piece of jewellery that you wear on or through your ear
He glanced nervously  at his watch.
gold/silver  earrings
necklace · noun C /ˈnek.ləs/
A2 a piece of jewellery that you wear around your neck a pair of earrings

a  gold/silver  necklace He was wearing an earring in his left ear.

Dear Elaine, The party was wonderful and I got the necklace which I wanted so It is a gold earring and it is on the table I think.
much.
pocket · noun C /ˈpɒk.ɪt/
sweater · noun C /ˈswet.ər/ pocket (IN CLOTHING)
A2 a warm piece of clothing which covers the top of your body and is A2 a small bag for carrying things in, which forms part of a piece of
pulled on over your head clothing
Put a sweater on if you're cold. a jacket/trouser/coat pocket

a V-necked sweater She thrust her hands deep in/into her pockets.

I got lots of present[s], for example I got a nice sweater.  He took some coins  from/out of  his pocket.

wear · verb T /weər/ Mary, last night I think I left my camera on your sofa because it's so small that it
wear (CLOTHES) fell [out of] my pocket.
A1 to have clothing, jewellery, etc. on your body
Tracey is wearing a simple black dress.
swimming costume · noun C /ˈswɪm.ɪŋˌkɒs.tjuːm/
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A2 a piece of clothing you wear to go swimming

I bought a new swimming costume.

I bought a new red swimming costume.

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black · adjective /blæk/ red · adjective /red/
black (COLOUR) red (COLOUR)
A1 being the darkest colour there is, like the colour of coal or of a very A1 being the same colour as blood
dark night red lipstick
black shoes
The dress was  bright/dark  red.
Lisa gave me a black t-shirt.
Op[p]osite [the] second bus stop is my house with [a] red door. 
black · noun U /blæk/
A2 the color of coal or of the sky on a very dark night
red · noun C or U /red/
red
She always dresses in  black.
A2 the colour of blood
O[h]! [Y]eah try wearing black because we're gonna be dirty.  She uses a lot of reds and pinks in her paintings.

golden · adjective  /ˈgəʊl.dən/ She was dressed all  in red.

golden (COLOUR)
Hey, Robbie... about that painting we're going to do [i]n my bedroom: I've
A2 being the bright yellow colour of gold
decided to use red!
her golden hair
blue · adjective /bluː/
It is a mermaid Barbie with long golden hair. 
blue (COLOR)
A1 being the same color as the sky when there are no clouds
orange · adjective /ˈɒr.ɪndʒ/
A1 being a colour that is a mixture of red and yellow a dark/light/pale blue jacket

The setting sun filled the sky with a deep orange glow.
She has big blue eyes.

The walls are yellow and the cupboard is orange.

I like her long brown hair and blue eyes.

orange · noun C or U /ˈɒr.ɪndʒ/ blue · noun C or U /bluː/

orange (COLOUR) A2 a blue color
A2 a colour between red and yellow
There's a lot of blue in this room.
His car is a bright orange.
I want my bedroom to be painted in yellow and blue. 
We will use the magenta, pink, yellow and my favourite orange.
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green · adjective /griːn/ I g[o]t bea[u]tiful presents, but my favorite is a silver ring.

green (COLOR)
brown · adjective /brɑʊn/
A1 being the same color as grass
A1 being the color of chocolate or soil
green vegetables
dark/light  brown
The traffic light turned green.
Both my parents have curly brown hair.
I'll use purple and green paint. 
I'm going to wear an old T-shirt and brown trousers. 
green · noun C or U /griːn/
brown · noun C or U /brɑʊn/
A2 the color of grass
A2 a brown color
dark/light green
I don't wear brown.
I am going to use green for my bedroom.
I'm going to paint my bedroom. I'll use soft brown. 
pale · adjective /peɪl/
grey · adjective /greɪ/
pale blue/green/yellow, etc.
grey/gray(US) (COLOUR)
A2 light blue/green/yellow, etc.
A1 being a colour that is a mixture of black and white
She wore a pale blue hat.
grey clouds
Dear Robbie, I'm going to paint my bedroom pale pink and blue. 
I got a surprise present: a cat, [that is] grey and black.
silver · noun U /ˈsɪl.vər/
grey/gray(US) · noun C or U /greɪ/
A2 a valuable, shiny, gray-white metal used to make coins and jewelry
A2 the colour that is a mixture of black and white
We gave Alison and Tom a dish made of solid  silver as a wedding present.
She was dressed in grey.
It was a beautiful ring, it was made of silver with a diamond on it. 
I'd like some trainers [in] the colour[s] grey and blue, please.
silver · adjective /ˈsɪl.vər/
pink · adjective /pɪŋk/
A2 made of silver, or of the color of silver
A2 being a pale red color
a silver ring
pretty pink flowers
My grandmother has silver hair.
Have you been in the sun? Your nose is a bit pink.
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I want to use pink paint. A1 nearer to black than white in color

dark blue/green
pink · noun C or U /pɪŋk/
A2 a pale red color dark clouds
She's really likes pink.
He's got dark  hair and blue eyes.
I am going to use pink and orange to paint my bedroom.
I like wearing dark color clothes, I always liked them. 
white · adjective /wɑɪt/
dark (NO LIGHT)
white (COLOR)
A2 with little or no light
A1 being the color of snow or milk
It was too dark to see properly.
a white T-shirt

What time does it  get dark in the summer?

white walls

It was a very dark night.

a black and white dog

He's white-haired now.

light · adjective  /lɑɪt/
light (PALE)
Do not wear white clothes!  A1 Light colors are pale.
light blue/green
white (WINE)
A2 White wine is a pale yellow color. I am going to paint it light blue.
Would you prefer red or white wine?
purple · adjective /ˈpɜr.pəl/
Please don't bring anything or if you w[ant to,] bring one bottle of white wine. A2 of a dark reddish blue color
purple plums
white · noun C or U /wɑɪt/
A2 the color of snow or milk a dark purple bruise
In some countries it is traditional for a bride to wear white.
It's pink with purple stars.
Robbie, [w]e will paint my bedroom in the color white.
purple · noun C or U /ˈpɜr.pəl/
dark · adjective /dɑrk/ A2 a dark reddish blue color
dark (NOT PALE)
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Purple is my favorite color.

The evening sky was full of purples and reds.

I'm going to use pink in my bedroom, purple in the living room and white in the
kitchen.

yellow · adjective /ˈjel.oʊ/
A1 being the same color as a lemon or the sun
a  bright  yellow T-shirt

It was early fall and the leaves were turning yellow.

My friends gave me a new ring and my grandparents gave me some beautiful

pink and yellow flowers. 

yellow · noun C or U /ˈjel.oʊ/
A2 a yellow color
You should wear more yellow - it looks good on you.

I wanna paint the room in blue and yellow.