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Objects & Tools — Lesson 45
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astringent
əˈstrɪndʒənt
A drug that causes contraction of body tissues and canals — the astringent toner left my skin feeling tight and clean.
The astringent toner left my skin feeling tight and clean.
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asylum
əˈsaɪləm
A shelter from danger or hardship — the government granted him asylum.
She applied for asylum in the United States.
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asylums
əˈsaɪləmz
A shelter from danger or hardship — many old asylums have been converted into luxury hotels.
Many old asylums have been converted into luxury hotels.
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attire
əˈtaɪr
Clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion — the guests arrived in their finest attire.
The guests arrived in their finest attire.
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audiometer
ˌɔdiˈɑːmɪtər
An instrument used to measure the sensitivity of hearing — the audiologist used an audiometer to test the patient's hearing range.
The audiologist used an audiometer to test the patient's hearing range.
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auditorium
ˌɔːdɪˈtɔːriəm
The area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits — the school auditorium can hold over 500 students.
The school auditorium can hold over 500 students.
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auger
ˈɔː.ɡɚ
A long flexible steel coil for dislodging stoppages in curved pipes — the auger bit chewed through the tough root.
He used an auger to dig a hole for the fence post.
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automobile
ˈɔːtəməbiːl
A motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine — he drives an automobile to work.
He drives an automobile to work.
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automobiles
ˈɔːtəməbɪlz
A motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine — automobiles produce exhaust fumes.
The streets are full of automobiles.
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autos
ˈɔːtoʊz
A motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine — the parking garage can hold over 500 autos.
The streets are crowded with autos during rush hour.
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awl
ɔl
A pointed tool for marking surfaces or for punching small holes — she bought a new awl for her sewing kit.
He used an awl to make a hole in the leather.
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awning
ˈɔːnɪŋ
A canopy made of canvas to shelter people or things from rain or sun — we sat under the awning to avoid the rain.
The cafe has a striped awning over the terrace.
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