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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
appurtenance

an accessory or addition to something more important

Ex: Modern smartphones often include numerous appurtenances, such as wireless earbuds and chargers. 
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attire
attire
[noun]

the clothes that someone is wearing for a special occasion

Ex: The wedding invitation requested that all guests wear formal attire to the ceremony. 
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ballast
ballast
[noun]

a heavy substance placed in a ship's hull or an airship's tanks to lower its center of gravity and counteract unwanted tilting, rolling, or drifting

Ex: Submarines flood their ballast tanks to dive and pump them out to resurface safely. 
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brocade
brocade
[noun]

a richly decorative fabric characterized by raised patterns

Ex: The curtains in the room were made of luxurious brocade fabric. 
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brooch
brooch
[noun]

a decorative ornament, often metal set with gems or enamel, fastened to clothing by a hinged pin and catch

Ex: She secured the vintage pearl brooch on her lapel for the evening gala. 
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cauldron
cauldron
[noun]

a large pot, often made of metal and equipped with handles, used for boiling liquids like water or soup

Ex: The witches brewed their potions in a large cauldron over a crackling fire. 
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carafe
carafe
[noun]

a glass vessel, typically with a wide body and narrow neck, used for serving wine, water, or juice without a stopper

Ex: The waiter poured the red into a crystal carafe before serving it table-side. 
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raiment
raiment
[noun]

clothing or garments, especially when considered in terms of fashion or formal attire

Ex: She selected a beautiful gown from her raiment for the gala event. 
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dais
dais
[noun]

a low platform at the front of a room, hall, or stage on which speakers or honored guests stand, sit, or are displayed

Ex: The dean stepped onto the dais to confer degrees at the graduation ceremony. 
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damask
damask
[noun]

a rich, durable cloth woven so that the design appears on both sides, traditionally used for fine apparel and home furnishings

Ex: She draped the antique damask over her shoulders as a lightweight shawl. 
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edifice
edifice
[noun]

a large, imposing building, especially one that is impressive in size or appearance

Ex: The ancient cathedral stood as a majestic edifice in the center of the city. 
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veneer
veneer
[noun]

a thin layer of wood that is applied to the surface of a less expensive wood to improve its appearance or durability

Ex: The table had a cherry veneer over pine wood. 
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carillon
carillon
[noun]

a musical installation composed of multiple tuned bells, typically arranged in a tower and sounded via a clavier or automated mechanism

Ex: Each Sunday morning, the church's carillon chimed the quarter hours across the village. 
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chassis
chassis
[noun]

the frame of a vehicle that supports the body and other components

Ex: The chassis of the truck was built to handle heavy loads. 
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conduit
conduit
[noun]

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

Ex: The electrical conduit protects the wiring from physical damage and ensures safety in the industrial facility. 
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