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Objects & Tools — Lesson 91
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consulate
ˈkɑːnsələt
Diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul — I need to go to the consulate to renew my passport.
I need to go to the consulate to renew my passport.
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container
kənˈteɪnər
An object used for holding or storing things, typically made of materials like — please recycle this container.
I put the books in a container.
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containers
kənˈteɪnɚz
Containers are objects, usually hollow, used for holding, storing, or — the containers are filled with water.
The containers are filled with water.
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contraband
ˈkɑːntrəbænd
Goods whose importation or exportation or possession is prohibited by law — the police seized a large amount of contraband.
The police seized a large amount of contraband.
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contraceptive
ˌkɑːnɾəˈseptɪv
An agent or device intended to prevent conception — condoms are a common contraceptive that also helps prevent STIs.
Many couples use contraceptives to plan when to have children.
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contraceptives
ˌkɑːntrəˈseptɪvz
An agent or device intended to prevent conception — many health clinics offer free contraceptives to young people.
Contraceptives are available at most pharmacies without a prescription.
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contraption
kənˈtræpʃən
A device or control that is very useful for a particular job — what on earth is that contraption? It looks like it might explode!
He showed me his latest contraption for opening jars automatically.
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contraptions
kənˈtræpʃənz
A device or control that is very useful for a particular job — she built various contraptions to automate her daily tasks.
The old inventor's workshop was full of strange contraptions.
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contrivance
kənˈtraɪvəns
A device or control that is very useful for a particular job — he built a contrivance to open the gate automatically.
The old clock was a clever contrivance for measuring time.
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contrivances
kənˈtɹaɪvənsɪz
A device or control that is very useful for a particular job — the machine is full of complex contrivances.
The machine is full of complex contrivances.
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convent
ˈkɑːnvənt
A religious residence especially for nuns — the convent runs a school for local children.
She decided to join a convent after finishing university.
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convents
ˈkɑːnvənts
A religious residence especially for nuns — many historic convents in Europe are now museums.
The nuns at the local convent raise money for charity.
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