VOCABULARY in pictures

New Year Vocabulary:
This is a picture dictionary which can also be used as classroom poster on New Year related vocabulary: midnight, fireworks, confetti, balloons, noise makers, resolution, celebration, and more.

Monopoly:
Board game where the players buy, sell and rent property in order to get rich; the richest player wins the game.

bank:
Place where the money, title deeds, houses and hotels are stored until a player acquires them.

hotel:
Object that increases a property’s value; to buy a hotel, a player must own four houses on each of the properties in a color group.

house:
Object that increases a property’s value; to buy a house, a player must own all the properties in a color group.

jail:
Space where a player is sent if that person lands on the space marked "go to jail", draws the card marked "go to jail" or throws doubles three times in succession.

Community Chest card:
Card the player draws at random after landing on a space specifying the player must do so; these cards give the player instructions (move a token, receive money, etc.).

Chance card:
Card the player draws at random after landing on a space specifying the player must do so; these cards give the player instructions (make a payment, go to jail, etc.).

go:
Space from which the players start out to begin the game; each time a player passes "go" or lands on that space, the bank pays the player a salary.

banknote:
Paper money used as currency to make and receive payments.

title deed:
Proof that a property has been purchased; a player who owns a property can charge the other players rent when they land on that space.

card:
Piece of cardboard with information regarding title deed (purchase price, rental cost, house and hotel prices, mortgage value, etc.).

space:
Each of the areas into which the game board is divided; they correspond to properties (big city streets), public utilities, railroads, jail, etc.

game board:
Playing surface that is divided into spaces around which the tokens move; houses, hotels, Chance and Community Chest cards are
laid out on it.

die:
One of the two small cubes marked on each side with one to six pips.

token:
Small object representing a car, locomotive, hat, etc. that is used by players to move around the board.

With this colourful classroom poster students will learn 24 new words related with sports.
It can also be used as a picture dictionary or a study sheet for elementary students.

This poster's bright bold layout will have your child eager to learn all about the four main mathematical processes.

Addition, subtraction, multiplication and division are divided into sections, each containing the name of the process and its' mathematical symbol, surrounded by a range of different words that can also be used to describe it.

Motocross and supercross motorcycle:
Slim lightweight motorcycle for racing on a closed rough circuit with uneven ground, bumps and hillocks.


- number plate:
Rectangular plate on the front and sides of the motorcycle; it carries a number to identify the driver.

- hand protector:
Rigid part in front of the handlebar to protect the hand in the event of impact.

- nubby tire:
Tire whose tread is fitted with blocks of rubber, providing better traction on rough terrain.

- glove:
Item that covers the hand and wrist in order to protect them; it is made of synthetic material and is padded inside and out.

- fork:
Sliding tube that encloses a spring; it forms the steering, suspension and shock-absorbing mechanisms of the front wheel.

- protective goggles:
Equipment that protects the eyes; it is covered with several layers of plastic, which the driver peels off when they become dirty.

- helmet:
Hard piece of equipment designed to protect the head.

- protective plate:
Metal part under the motorcycle that protects it from shocks and prevents it from striking obstacles.

- boot:
High leather boot protecting the ankles.

- pants:
Garment for the lower body; it extends from the waist or the hips to the ankles, covering each leg separately.

- protective suit:
Clothing consisting of a top and pants that protect the driver in the event of a fall; protection (such as for the elbows, knees and back) is optional.

For correspondence:


- finger tip:
Rubber sheath to cover the finger; it is used mainly to turn pages more easily or to sort papers or banknotes more quickly.

- dater:
Device consisting of movable strips embossed with a series of digits and letters; it is used to print the date.

- numbering machine:
Device consisting of movable strips embossed with a series of digits; it is used to print numbers.

- stamp rack:
Rack used to hold such items as rubber stamps for dating and numbering.

- telephone index:
Book in which frequently used names, addresses and telephone numbers are written and stored in alphabetical order.

- rubber stamp:
Device consisting of an embossed rubber strip that is inked to print a stamp on an object or document.

- stamp pad:
Ink-saturated pad on which a rubber stamp is moistened prior to stamping.

- rotary file:
Device with a set of files that rotate on a spindle for easy consultation.

- moistener:
Device used to moisten postage stamps and labels.

- letter opener:
Small knife used to open envelopes and cut sheets of paper.

Passenger Terminal:
Structure through which passengers pass before or after their flight to pick up or leave their baggage and to go through customs.

- lobby:
Large entrance hall of the terminal for passengers and the people accompanying them.

- hotel reservation desk:
Counter where a hotel room can be reserved.

- baggage claim area:
Area where the baggage conveyor belt emerges for passengers to pick up their luggage.

- baggage check-in counter:
Desk where an employee checks and weighs passengers’ baggage and issues boarding passes.

- railroad shuttle service:
Train that runs frequently between the terminal and the city or the nearest station.

- information counter:
Desk where information can be obtained about flights and ground transportation.

- conveyor belt:
Mechanized rubber belts transporting luggage from the reception area to the baggage claim area.

- parking lot:
Area for parking vehicles.

- ticket counter:
Desk where an airline or travel agent sells tickets for flights.

- platform:
Area bordering the track for passengers to enter or exit the railroad shuttle service.

- observation deck:
Mezzanine that is open to the public and overlooks the departure and arrival area and the runways.

- customs control:
Booth where passengers from international flights show their passports upon arriving and declare any imported merchandise.

- freight receiving:
Room where luggage and cargo that have been unloaded from the cargo hold are transferred to the conveyor belt, which in turn moves them to the baggage claim area.

- freight dispatching:
Room where luggage and cargo are inspected, sorted and loaded onto carts transporting them to the aircraft.

- passenger transfer vehicle:
Vertically adjustable vehicle with a cabin for transporting passengers between the aircraft and the terminal.

- waiting area:
Area where passengers wait before boarding.

- flight information board:
Panel listing and updating all the airport’s arrivals and departures as well as the flight departure gate numbers.

- duty-free shop:
Store located near the boarding room where tax-free goods are sold (e.g., perfume, alcohol, leather goods).

- passport control:
Booth where passengers show their passports before entering or leaving the boarding room.

- security check:
Mandatory checkpoint for passengers before boarding where their identification and luggage are inspected.

Capitals City
World’s capitals city silhouette.