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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary) - Household

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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
cabinet
[noun]

a piece of furniture with shelves or drawers for storing or displaying things

Ex: We installed a corner cabinet in the dining room to maximize space.
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a piece of furniture consisted of a number of drawers primarily used for keeping clothing

Ex: They decided to paint the old chest of drawers to match their new décor.
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kettle
[noun]

a container with a handle, lid, and spout that is used for boiling water

Ex: They bought a new stainless steel kettle for the kitchen .
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bin
[noun]

a container, usually with a lid, for putting waste in

Ex: They bought a new bin with a lid to keep the smell contained .
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heating
[noun]

a system that provides a room or building with warmth

Ex: The school remained closed because of a problem with the heating.
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brand-new
[Adjective]

having never been used or worn before

Ex: They bought brand-new furniture to furnish their recently renovated apartment .
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cushion
[noun]

a bag made of cloth that is filled with soft material, used for leaning or sitting on

Ex: She leaned back against the cushion while watching TV .
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an electric machine that is used to clean dishes, spoons, cups, etc.

Ex: The new dishwasher has a quick wash cycle for small loads .
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duvet
[noun]

a cover for one's bed that is made of two layers of cloth and is filled with feathers, cotton, or other soft materials

Ex: We chose a lightweight duvet for the guest bedroom to accommodate varying preferences in temperature .
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microwave
[noun]

a kitchen appliance that uses electricity to quickly heat or cook food

Ex: The kitchen is equipped with a new microwave that has multiple settings for cooking and reheating food .
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mirror
[noun]

a flat surface made of glass that people can see themselves in

Ex: She applied makeup in front of the magnifying mirror on the vanity .
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rug
[noun]

something we use to cover or decorate a part of the floor that is usually made of thick materials or animal skin

Ex: We have a colorful rug in the children 's playroom .
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wardrobe
[noun]

a piece of furniture that is large and is used for hanging and storing clothes

Ex: The wardrobe's doors were decorated with intricate carvings .
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brush
[noun]

an object that has hair or thin pieces of plastic or wood attached to a handle that we use for making our hair tidy

Ex: We need a new brush for our pet 's fur .
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a system that controls the temperature and humidity in a house, car, etc.

Ex: The air conditioning in the car was a lifesaver during the long road trip .
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antique
[noun]

an object from an earlier time, considered valuable due to its historical significance, craftsmanship, or rarity

Ex: The museum curator carefully cataloged each antique in the exhibit .
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basin
[noun]

a fixed bathroom sink with running water, used for washing hands and face

Ex: The basin's faucet had a sleek design that matched the rest of the fixtures .
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blind
[noun]

a type of window covering, often made of cloth, that can be rolled up and down

Ex: The blinds were drawn to keep the room cool in the afternoon sun .
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a board on which messages can be posted for public viewing

Ex: They put a flyer on the notice board to advertise their garage sale .
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dustbin
[noun]

an large plastic or metal container that is kept outside for garbage to be stored and possibly recycled

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a high-quality audio system designed to faithfully reproduce sound with accuracy and clarity

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housework
[noun]

regular work done in a house, especially cleaning, washing, etc.

Ex: They often listen to music while doing housework to make the tasks more enjoyable .
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iron
[noun]

a piece of equipment with a heated flat metal base, used to smooth clothes

Ex: The iron removes wrinkles from the fabric and makes it smooth .
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jug
[noun]

a deep round container with a handle and a very narrow opening that is used for keeping liquids, usually has a stopper or cap

Ex: With a smile , the bartender filled our jug with frothy beer , signaling the start of a festive evening .
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a long rope or wire that washed clothes are hung on in order to get dried

Ex: She prefers using a clothesline to save energy instead of a dryer .
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sheet
[noun]

a large, thin, and rectangular piece of cloth that is spread on a bed to lie under or on top of it

Ex: The colorful sheet added a cheerful touch to the otherwise plain bedroom decor .
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switch
[noun]

something such as a button or key that turns a machine, lamp, etc. on or off

Ex: The switch on the blender had multiple settings for different blending speeds .
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bucket
[noun]

a round open container, made of plastic or metal, with a handle used for keeping or carrying things

Ex: After the storm , they used a bucket to bail out water that had collected in the basement .
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bulb
[noun]

electric lamp consisting of a transparent or translucent glass housing containing a wire filament (usually tungsten) that emits light when heated by electricity

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candle
[noun]

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

Ex: The power outage forced us to rely on candles for illumination during the storm .
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a system that provides a building with warm water and temperature

Ex: The old central heating pipes started to make clanking noises as they warmed up .
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handle
[noun]

a part of an object designed for grasping, holding, or carrying it

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heater
[noun]

a piece of equipment that produces heat to warm a place or increase the temperature of water

Ex: They turned off the heater when they left the house .
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mug
[noun]

a large cup which is typically used for drinking hot beverages like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate

Ex: She handed me a mug of tea as we sat by the fire .
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pipe
[noun]

a cylindrical hollow tube or conduit typically made of metal, plastic, or other materials, used for the transportation of fluids, gases, or other substances from one place to another

Ex: The oil flowed through the underground pipe to the refinery .
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plug
[noun]

a device consisted of two or three metal pins that can connect a piece of electrical equipment to a power supply when fitted into the holes of an electric outlet

Ex: They unplugged the device by carefully pulling out the plug from the wall .
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a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance

Ex: The remote control makes it convenient to operate electronic devices from a distance .
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rope
[noun]

a long, flexible cord made by twisting together strands of fibers, wire, or other material, used for tying, pulling, or supporting things

Ex: The rescue team lowered a rope to the stranded hiker .
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lock
[noun]

a device that firmly fastens a door, closet, etc. and usually needs a key to be opened

Ex: The safe had a sturdy lock to protect valuables stored inside .
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Cambridge English: PET (B1 Preliminary)
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