▸ Specimen Drawer

Objects & Tools — Lesson 20

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missile

ˈmɪsəl

A weapon that is powered by a rocket or engine and is guided through the air — the country launched a ballistic missile.

The country launched a ballistic missile.

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mosque

mɑːsk

(Islam) a Muslim place of worship that usually has a minaret — muslims go to the mosque to pray.

The mosque is located in the center of the city.

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motor

ˈmoʊtər

A machine that converts energy into movement or mechanical power, especially — my car has a powerful motor.

The motor in this fan makes it spin.

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museum

mjuˈziːəm

A building where objects of historical, scientific, artistic, or cultural — we visited the museum yesterday.

We visited the museum yesterday.

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net

A mesh of string, wire, or thread used for catching things, playing sports, or — the ball went into the net.

The fisherman cast his net into the sea.

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output

ˈaʊt.pʌt

Final product; the things produced — check the output on your computer screen.

The factory's output increased by 20% this year.

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oven

ˈʌvən

An oven is a kitchen appliance used for cooking and baking food by heating it — put the pizza in the oven.

Put the pizza in the oven.

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overall

ˌoʊvɚˈɔːl

Including or affecting everything — the overall cost of the project is about $50,000.

The overall cost of the project is about $50,000.

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paint

peɪnt

Apply color or paint to a surface using a brush or other tool to create a — they paint pictures for fun.

I paint my bedroom walls every summer.

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palace

ˈpæləs

A large and stately mansion — the queen lives in the palace.

The queen lives in the palace.

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pale

peɪl

A wooden strip forming part of a fence — her face looked pale after she felt sick.

Her face looked pale after she felt sick.

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pencil

ˈpensəl

A narrow cylindrical instrument used for writing or drawing, typically made of — I need a pencil to write this down.

I need a pencil to write this down.

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