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Objects & Tools — Lesson 42

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apartments

əˈpɑːrtmənts

A suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house — the new apartments are very modern.

We found two apartments near the university.

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aphrodisiac

ˌæfrəˈdɪziæk

A drug or other agent that stimulates sexual desire — oysters are often considered a natural aphrodisiac.

Oysters are often considered a natural aphrodisiac.

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apiaries

ˈeɪpiəriz

A shed containing a number of beehives — our town has three apiaries that produce local honey.

The researcher visited several apiaries in the countryside.

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apparatus

ˌæpəˈrætəs

Equipment designed to serve a specific function — we need new apparatus for the experiment.

The laboratory apparatus was very expensive.

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apparel

əˈpærəl

Clothing in general — the store specializes in women's apparel.

She wore elegant apparel for the formal dinner.

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appliances

əˈplaɪənsɪz

A device or control that is very useful for a particular job — we need to repair our old appliances.

The kitchen is equipped with modern appliances.

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apron

ˈeɪprən

A protective garment worn over clothes to keep them clean while cooking, working, etc — the baker wore a white apron.

She tied her apron before starting to cook.

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aprons

ˈeɪprənz

Protective garments worn over clothing, especially while cooking, to keep — the chef wears aprons while cooking.

The chef wears aprons while cooking.

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apse

æps

An apse is a semicircular or polygonal recess at the end of a church or — pilgrims gathered in the apse around the main altar.

The ancient cathedral features a stunning apse decorated with golden mosaics.

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aqualung

ˈæk.wə.lʌŋ

A portable breathing apparatus worn on the back, used for underwater swimming — the diver checked her aqualung before the dive.

He put on his aqualung before jumping into the sea.

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aquariums

ˈækwəriəmz

A tank or pool or bowl filled with water for keeping live fish and underwater animals — my uncle keeps tropical fish in three aquariums at home.

Many cities have large public aquariums with thousands of fish.

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aqueduct

ˈækwədʌkt

A conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley — water flows through the aqueduct from the mountains to the town.

The Romans built impressive aqueducts to supply water to their cities.

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