American vs British Vocabulary ChallengeOnline version Test your knowledge of unique words from American and British English! by Martín Emmanuel Vazquez Desilos A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Starts with A A purple vegetable commonly known as eggplant in American English. Starts with B A sweet baked good in British English, often served with tea, unlike the American version which is a savory bread roll. Starts with C Thinly sliced fried potatoes known as fries in American English. Starts with D A type of blanket filled with down or synthetic fibers, referred to as a comforter in American English. Starts with E A platform or compartment housed in a shaft for raising and lowering people or things, known as a lift in British English. Starts with F A term for an apartment in British English, contrasting with the American usage of the word. Starts with G A chewy candy, often referred to as chewing gum in American English, but can also mean a type of adhesive in British English. Starts with H A term for a vacation in British English, while in American English it often refers to a specific day of celebration. Starts with I A frozen treat on a stick, known as a popsicle in American English. Starts with J A knitted garment worn over the upper body, referred to as a sweater in American English. Starts with K A slang term for sleep in British English, not commonly used in American English. Starts with L A large vehicle for transporting goods, known as a truck in American English. Starts with M A term for mother in British English, while American English typically uses mom. Starts with N A diaper for infants in British English, known as a diaper in American English. Starts with O A protective covering for the hand when handling hot cookware, referred to as an oven mitt in American English. Starts with P The system for sending letters and packages, known as mail in American English. Starts with Q A line of people waiting for something, referred to as a line in American English. Starts with R An eraser used for removing pencil marks, known as an eraser in American English. Starts with S Confectionery or candy in British English, while American English refers to them simply as candy. Starts with T An article of clothing covering the legs, known as pants in American English. Starts with U An institution for higher education, often referred to as college in American English. Starts with V A sleeveless garment worn over a shirt, known as a undershirt in American English. Starts with W Waterproof boots, commonly called rain boots or galoshes in American English. Starts with X An abbreviation for Christmas, commonly used in both American and British English. Starts with Y A dairy product made by fermenting milk, commonly spelled yogurt in American English. Starts with Z A pedestrian crossing marked with white stripes, known as a crosswalk in American English.
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