▸ Specimen Drawer

Objects & Tools — Lesson 34

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Browse the cards below, then start a play round — five minutes of quick drills that lock each word into memory.

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denim

ˈdenɪm

(usually plural) close-fitting trousers of heavy denim for manual work or casual wear — I need a new denim jacket.

She wore denim jeans to school.

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detour

ˈdiːtʊr

A longer route taken to avoid a problem or obstacle, or to reach a destination — the GPS suggested a detour to avoid the construction zone.

We had to take a detour because of the accident on the main road.

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ditch

dɪtʃ

A long narrow excavation in the earth — the car slid into a ditch during the storm.

The car slid into a ditch during the storm.

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doorstep

ˈdɔːr.stɛp

A raised step or small platform in front of a door, or the area immediately — she left the groceries on the doorstep.

She left the groceries on the doorstep.

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doorway

ˈdɔr.weɪ

An opening in a wall that a door fits into, or the space that leads into a — the cat sat in the doorway.

She stood in the doorway and waved goodbye.

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drape

dreɪp

Hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window) — she draped the scarf over her shoulders.

She draped the scarf over her shoulders.

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dryer

ˈdraɪər

An appliance that removes moisture — I put the wet clothes in the dryer.

I put the wet clothes in the dryer.

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eaves

iːvz

The overhang at the lower edge of a roof — birds often nest under the eaves of houses.

The old cottage had wooden eaves that were painted white.

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ferry

ˈfɛri

A boat or small ship that transports people or goods across a body of water — we took a ferry to the island.

The ferry crosses the river every hour.

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flute

fluːt

A woodwind instrument in the form of a long tube with holes, played by blowing — he bought a new silver flute.

She plays the flute in the school orchestra.

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foil

fɔɪl

A piece of thin and flexible sheet metal — wrap the fish in foil before grilling.

Wrap the fish in foil before grilling.

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gadget

ˈɡædʒət

A device or control that is very useful for a particular job — this kitchen gadget saves me a lot of time.

My phone has many useful gadgets.

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