▸ Specimen Drawer

Objects & Tools — Lesson 25

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Fast recall sprint

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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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spare

spɛr

An extra component of a machine or other apparatus — the spare tire is in the trunk.

I have a spare ticket for the concert tonight.

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spoon

spuːn

A spoon is a utensil with a shallow bowl-shaped part and a long handle, used — can you pass me a spoon, please?

She picked up a spoon and ate the soup.

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stair

ster

A step or a series of steps that connect one floor of a building to another — she climbed the stairs to the bedroom.

She climbed the stairs to the bedroom.

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stand

stænd

Be in an upright position on your feet — stand still and don't move.

Please stand up when the teacher enters.

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staple

ˈsteɪpəl

(usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant — I need a staple to attach these papers.

I need a staple to attach these papers.

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station

ˈsteɪʃən

A place where trains, buses, or other forms of public transport stop so that — which metro station is closest to the museum?

The train station is just a short walk from my house.

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stick

stɪk

An implement consisting of a length of wood — the boy broke the stick in half.

He picked up a stick from the ground.

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stitch

stɪtʃ

A stitch is a loop of thread made by a needle in sewing, or a sudden sharp pain — she learned a new stitch for knitting.

She put a stitch in her dress to fix the tear.

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stove

stoʊv

A stove is a kitchen appliance used for cooking food — she cooked dinner on the gas stove.

I put the pot on the stove to boil water.

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street

striːt

A public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on one or both sides — she lives on Maple Street.

She lives on Maple Street.

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string

strɪŋ

A lightweight cord — a string of beads hung from the window.

She tied the package with a piece of string.

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structure

ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ

A thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts — the structure of the building is very strong.

The structure of the building is very strong.

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