Academic Vocabulary List 5
| Word | Definition, meaning | |
| axe | instrument used in chopping wood | |
| blade | the flat, cutting edge of a knife or tool | |
| cage | a structure made of wires or bars for confining animals | |
| cork | material from the bark of a tree, often used as toppers for wine bottles | |
| crook | a thief, criminal, swindler | |
| dozen | a set of twelve | |
| emerald | a precious stone of bright green color | |
| eyelid | a fold of skin which covers the eyeball | |
| knot | formed when two ropes are tied together | |
| leak | a hole or crack which allows water to pass thorough | |
| lumber | wood which has been sawed into boards | |
| ounce | unit of weight, one-sixteenth of a pound | |
| plug | part of a machine which is connected to an electrical source | |
| railing | a bar which is used for support when climbing stairs | |
| rainbow | an arch containing the colors of the spectrum | |
| ribbon | a narrow strip of cloth used for decoration | |
| sponge | an absorbent material used for washing | |
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thermometer
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an instrument used for measuring temperature | |
| thunder | noise usually followed by a flash of lightning | |
| varnish | a substance painted on wood to make it glossy |
Note:
These are general meanings for the words. You may encounter other definitions depending on context.
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