a special type of tie (= a strip of cloth put around a collar), worn especially by men on formal occasions
bow tie
the soft, thick hair that grows on the bodies of sheep and some other animals
wool
to think that you are better than someone, to feel that someone is less important than you or does not deserve respect (phrasal verb)
look down on somebody
gossip (v)
to talk about other people's private lives
something that you wear or have in addition to your clothing because it is decorative or useful
accessories
animal skin treated in order to preserve it, and used to make shoes, bags, clothes, equipment, etc.
leather
to admire and respect someone (phrasal verb)
look up to somebody
moustache (n)
hair that a man grows above his upper lip
a type of light, comfortable shoes that can be worn for sport
trainers
a smooth, shiny cloth made from a thread produced by a type of caterpillar
silk
to talk or behave in a way that gives someone confidence to do something
encourage
disguised (adj)
having an appearance that hides the true form
a waterproof boot that covers the foot and lower part of the leg, usually reaching almost up to the knee
wellies
an artificial substance used especially to make clothes, ropes, and brushes
nylon
to accept something to be true without question or proof
attitude (n)
a feeling or opinion about something or someone, or a way of behaving that is caused by this
slightly aggressive behaviour (= showing willingness to fight or argue), or a failure to show respect that makes someone difficult to deal with
a pair of trousers with an extra piece of cloth that covers the chest and is held in place by a strap over each shoulder
dungarees
strong cloth made from the fibres of the flax plant, it is very strong and absorbent
linen
to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to that person and making them believe it
persuade somebody to do something
stereotype (n)
an idea that is used to describe a particular type of person or thing, or a person or thing thought to represent such an idea