▸ Specimen Drawer

Objects & Tools — Lesson 94

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kɑːzˈmetɪk

A toiletry designed to beautify the body — she works in the cosmetic industry.

She works in the cosmetic industry.

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kɑːzˈmɛtɪks

A toiletry designed to beautify the body — he doesn't use any cosmetics.

She buys cosmetics at the department store.

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ˈkɑːstuːmz

The attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball — the children wore costumes to the Halloween party.

The children wore costumes to the Halloween party.

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ˈkoʊzi

A padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm — this blanket is so cosy.

The room is warm and cosy.

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kɑːt

A sheath worn to protect a finger — the hotel provided a cot for our young child.

I slept on a cot in the tent during our camping trip.

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koʊt

A small shelter for domestic animals (as sheep or pigeons) — the children watched the rabbits in the cote.

The farmer built a warm cote for his sheep during winter.

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ˈkɑːtɪdʒɪz

A small house with a single story — many tourists rent cottages in the countryside during summer.

Many tourists rent cottages in the countryside during summer.

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ˈkaʊtʃɪz

An upholstered seat for more than one person — the living room has two red couches.

The living room has two red couches.

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