VQ Academic Vocabulary List 5

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

thermometer		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

These are general meanings for the words. You may encounter other definitions depending on context. Check a dictionary for other meanings.

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