- 29 -

fire hydrant

out fires.

Intersection

An intersection is a

where two or more

town

A town is a very

small city.

traffic light

A traffic light directs

traffic safely. Green

means go, yellow means

prepare to stop, and red

train

A train has an

engine that pulls

railroad cars along

a track.

truck

A truck is a vehicle

that can carry big

loads.

urban

Urban means

relating to or

located in a city.

means stop.

van

A van is a truck used

to haul people and

things from one

place to another.

Village

A village is a very small

town.

wall

A wall is a side of a

building or a room

or a fence.

- 30 -

Clothing and Grooming-Related Words

apron

An apron protects

clothing from

getting dirty.

backpack

A backpack is a

sack that is worn

on the back and is

used to carry

things.

bathing suit

A bathing suit is a

garment you wear while

swimming.

beads

Beads are small objects

with a hole through them

so that they can be strung

together to make jewelry

or other things.

blouse

A blouse is a

shirt, a type of

garment worn

on the upper

part of the body.

boots

Boots are a type of bow

shoe. Boots cover A bow is loops of

the feet and part of ribbon or sting that

the lower legs. are tied together.

bracelet

A bracelet is jewelry braid

you wear on your wrist. A braid is three or more

strands that are woven

together into a rope-like

shape.

button

A button is used

to fasten

clothes.

cane

A cane is a

walking stick.

clothes hanger

We hang up

clothes on clothes

hangers.

cap

A cap is a type of

hat.

clothespin

Clothespins are

used to hang wet

laundry on a

clothes line to dry.

cape

A cape is a flowing

piece of clothing that

hangs loose on your

shoulders.

coat

A coat helps you keep

warm when it is cold.

change purse

Coins are carried in a

change purse.

costume

People wear costumes to

pretend they are someone

or something else.

clothes

People wear

clothes.

crown

A crown is a

fancy hat worn

by kings and

queens.

- 31 -

dress

A dress is a piece

of clothing with a

earmuffs

Earmuffs keep

your ears warm.

eyeglasses

earring Eyeglasses help some

Earrings are jewelry for people see more clearly.

the ears.

glasses

Glasses help

some people see

more clearly.

top and a skirt.

hat

glove

We wear gloves to

protect our hands. A gown is a fancy

dress.