autobus | bus | |
basin | bowl | |
bit | piece | |
blow | hit | |
crush | compact | the meaning of "crowd" and "destroy" are lost |
learner | student | Learner readily points to "learn", while "student" must go to "study", which has a book reading image |
??? | truck | "cart for transport" is wowfully inadequate. "Truck" is the American version of a motor carriage or lorry. "Motor" is not Basic, engine is. |
smash | crash | most unAmerican on this short list |
tin | can | The expression "tin can" is known |
apparatus | device | apparatus implies temporary. |
cart | car | cart might be more general, but we have various sized cars other than automobile, coal-mine car, bumping cars, etc. |
carriage | car | outdated, we have railway car. "Vehicle" is a general word. |
instrument | ??? | probably is an "electronic measuring device". Hand instrument is awkward for "tool". |
electric | "electronic" must be added to the derivatives of electric. | |
Clothing materials, etc. |
canvas,
cotton, leather silk, wool | These natural materials are now almost replaced with man-made plastics. Wax might be added to this list, tho not used for clothing. At one time the name of a specific plastic was much used : nylon, polyester, acrylic, etc. ; but now the material of cloth of a garment is seldom noted except as a special detail. What word to substitute for these ? "Plastic" is the general name, but for clothing "plastic" is usually replaced with "man made, poly (for polymer), synthetic", and, for hard goods, "resin". |
horse | not a real problem with this, but the horse has been replaced with the engine, making the horse less of a necessity. Could be moved to first suppliment of common animal names. But boys and girls love horses. | |
servant | we have helper | Each is a valid word but the tasks formerly performed by personal helpers has been largely replaced with machines and commerical products. A perceived subservient, second class status has quickened the removal of this word from common use. |
porter | self-service at hotels, railroads. Suggest this may be moved to 2nd level, but useful for international travel. | |
umbrella | might be moved to 2nd (it does not rain as much in US as in Britain and covered walkways reduce need for umbrellas (which are dangerous to the eyes). | |
whip | --- | totally outdated. Make room for another word, such as "truck". |
burst | explode | |
cord | string | cord is reserved for a particularly strong string. |
cushion | pillow | cushion is on a seat; "pillow" is on a bed. |
journey | travel | |
parcel | package | |
vessel | container | An American might first bring to mind a ship. |
aluminum vs. aluminium | ||
There is a marked pronounciation difference with this word. | ||
alu min um vs. al u min e um | ||
US: ax vs. axe ; US: neighbor vs. neighbour | ||