▸ Specimen Drawer

Objects & Tools — Lesson 18

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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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laser

ˈleɪzər

A device that produces a narrow, powerful beam of light, used in many — the surgeon used a laser during the operation.

The surgeon used a laser during the operation.

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launch

lɔntʃ

A motorboat with an open deck or a half deck — the company will launch a new product next month.

The company will launch a new product next month.

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laundry

ˈlɑːndri

Garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering — the laundry is in the basement.

I need to do the laundry this weekend.

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layer

ˈleɪɚ

Single thickness of usually some homogeneous substance — remove the top layer of soil.

Apply a thin layer of paint to the wall.

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lens

lenz

A piece of glass or other transparent material with curved surfaces that — the camera has a new lens.

The camera has a new lens.

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library

ˈlaɪbreri

A building or room where books, magazines, and other materials are kept for — I go to the library every Saturday.

I go to the library every Saturday.

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load

loʊd

Weight to be borne or conveyed — how much load can this truck carry?

The truck was carrying a heavy load.

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lobby

ˈlɑːbi

A large entrance or reception room or area — we met in the hotel lobby.

We met in the hotel lobby.

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lock

lɑk

A fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed — the lock on the front door is new.

I forgot my keys and couldn't open the lock.

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loft

lɔft

A room or space directly under the roof of a building, often used for storage — the children sleep in the loft.

The children sleep in the loft.

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loop

luːp

A curved or circular shape made by a long thin piece of rope, wire, etc — she tied the rope in a loop.

She tied the rope in a loop.

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lounge

laʊndʒ

An upholstered seat for more than one person — we sat in the lounge and watched TV.

The hotel has a nice lounge on the ground floor.

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