▸ Specimen Drawer

Materials & Substances — Lesson 4

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glass

ɡlæs

A brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure — coloured / broken glass.

coloured / broken glass

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glue

ɡluː

Cement consisting of a sticky substance that is used as an adhesive — I need some glue to fix this broken cup.

I need some glue to fix this broken cup.

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hide

haɪd

The dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal) — he tried to hide his feelings.

She hid the present under the bed.

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ice

aɪs

Frozen water — she put ice cubes in her glass.

Can I have some ice in my drink?

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iron

ˈaɪɚn

A strong, hard grey metal used for making tools, buildings, vehicles, and many — the bridge is made of iron.

The bridge is made of iron.

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ivory

ˈaɪvəri

A hard white material from the tusks of elephants and other animals, used for — the old piano had yellowed ivory keys.

The antique chess set was made of ivory.

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junk

dʒʌŋk

The remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up — the garage was full of old junk.

The garage was full of old junk.

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lava

ˈlævə

Hot molten rock that flows from a volcano or out of cracks in the earth's — the lava cooled slowly over many months, forming new rock.

The volcano erupted and streams of bright orange lava flowed down the mountainside.

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leather

ˈleðər

An animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning — she wears leather boots.

He bought a leather jacket.

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leopard

ˈlɛpərd

The pelt of a leopard — we saw a leopard at the zoo.

The leopard climbed up the tree.

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liquid

ˈlɪkwɪd

A substance that is liquid at room temperature and pressure — water is a liquid.

Water is a liquid.

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lumber

ˈlʌm.bɚ

The wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material — the lumber was delivered early this morning.

The carpenter used lumber to build the shelf.

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