▸ Specimen Drawer

Objects & Tools — Lesson 35

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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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gym

dʒɪm

A place equipped with machines and equipment for physical exercise and fitness training — the gym has a new running machine.

I go to the gym three times a week.

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haven

ˈheɪvən

A shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary — the coastal town became a haven for refugees during the war.

The coastal town became a haven for refugees during the war.

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hurdle

ˈhɜːrdəl

A light movable barrier that competitors must leap over in certain races — she cleared the final hurdle and won the race.

The team faced many hurdles in completing the project.

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import

ɪmˈpɔːrt

Commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country — we import raw materials and export finished products.

The company imports coffee beans from Brazil.

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kayak

ˈkaɪæk

A kayak is a narrow, lightweight boat with a pointed end at both front and — we rented a kayak and paddled down the river.

We rented a kayak and paddled down the river.

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keyhole

ˈkiːhoʊl

The hole where a key is inserted — he peeked through the keyhole.

I looked through the keyhole to see who was at the door.

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latch

lætʃ

Spring-loaded doorlock that can only be opened from the outside with a key — she lifted the latch and opened the gate.

She lifted the latch and opened the gate.

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lower

ˈloʊər

The lower of two berths — the lower shelves are easier to reach.

The lower shelves are easier to reach.

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robe

roʊb

Any loose flowing garment — the hotel provides a robe in each bathroom.

She wrapped herself in a warm robe after her shower.

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miniature

ˈmɪnɪtʃɚ

A model or copy of something that is much smaller than the original — the artist painted a miniature portrait.

She collects miniatures of famous landmarks.

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original

əˈrɪdʒɪnəl

An original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made — the original plan was much simpler.

This is the original manuscript, not a photocopy.

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tidy

ˈtaɪdi

Receptacle that holds odds and ends (as sewing materials) — her room is always tidy.

Her room is always tidy.

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