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ACT English and World Knowledge - Everyday Objects

Here you will learn some English words related to everyday objects, such as "keepsake", "doily", "clamp", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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container

any object that can be used to store something in, such as a bottle, box, etc.

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utensil

an object that is used for cooking or eating

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spatula

a kitchen tool with a broad and flat part on one end, used for turning and lifting food

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porcelain

a hard, white, translucent ceramic material that is known for its strength, durability, and translucency

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swab

a mop or cleaning tool with a long handle and absorbent material on the end, used for cleaning floors

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garment

an item of clothing that is worn on the body, including various types of clothing such as shirts, pants, dresses, etc.

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putty

a pliable material used for filling gaps and cracks in surfaces, providing a smooth and durable finish

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quilt

a type of bedding made of three layers - a top layer, a middle layer of batting or filling, and a bottom layer, that are stitched or tied together to form a pattern or design

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chandelier

a decorative light fixture that hangs from the ceiling and usually has multiple branches or arms for holding lights

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ornamentation

decorative features or designs that make something look nicer

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knob

a small, often rounded, handle that lets one open and close a door

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fragment

a small piece or part that has broken off from a larger whole, often referring to objects or materials

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apparatus

tools or machines that are designed for a specific purpose

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veil

a piece of fabric worn over the head and often the face by women to conceal or protect their face

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grid

a metal rack with parallel bars arranged in a pattern, used for grilling or baking food evenly

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implement

a tool or device used for a specific task or purpose, often essential in daily activities

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blindfold

a cloth or covering used to cover someone's eyes, typically secured with ties or straps

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pocketbook

a small, usually rectangular container used to carry personal items such as money, credit cards, and identification cards

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syringe

a tube with a long hollow needle at the end that is used to inject or withdraw fluids

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trellis

a framework made of metal or wood bars for supporting climbing plants or fruit trees

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figurine

a small decorative statue or sculpture typically made from materials such as porcelain, ceramic, wood, or resin

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wick

a piece of material, typically cotton or another fibrous substance, used to draw liquid, such as wax or oil, up into a flame for burning or illumination

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corkscrew

a small tool with a pointy spiral metal for pulling out corks from bottles

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turntable

the flat and circular part of a record player on which the record is placed in order to be played

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pamphlet

a small book with a paper cover giving information about a particular subject

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purifier

a device that cleans air, water, or other substances by removing pollutants, making them safer or more pleasant to use

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spare

an extra item kept available for use as a replacement or backup

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receipt

a written or printed document that shows the payment for a set of goods or services has been made

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debris

the scattered fragments or remains of something that has been broken, destroyed, or discarded, typically resulting from a natural disaster, accident, or wreckage

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canister

a cylindrical metal container that is used for storing a roll of film

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pulley

a wheel with a track where a rope or chain runs, used to lift heavy objects easily

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pellet

a small, rounded or cylindrical piece of material, often used as fuel, food, or ammunition

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cistern

a container that stores water needed for flushing a toilet, often stored in the roof

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raft

a board that is consisted of long pieces of a wood, reed, etc. tied together, which people use to sail or float on water

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clamp

a device that is used to hold or compress two or more things together firmly

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shard

a sharp piece of broken material, such as glass or pottery

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lattice

a structure made of strips of wood, metal, or other rigid material arranged in a criss-crossed, grid-like pattern

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dispenser

a device used for controlled and measured release of medications, fluids, or other substances in healthcare settings

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scraper

a tool for removing dirt, paint, or other unwanted matter from a surface by scraping

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drapery

fabric that is hung in beautiful, flowing folds, often used to cover windows or decorate rooms

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rosette

a decorative element in the shape of a stylized flower, often used as an ornament or embellishment in architecture and design

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harness

a supportive arrangement of straps or bands worn on the body to distribute weight or pressure evenly, provide stability for a body part or function, or secure an object in place

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bangle

a rigid piece of jewelry in a circular shape worn around the wrist

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doily

a small circular piece of cloth or paper with many small holes that is put on a plate under a cake

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fixture

a piece of equipment such as a bath that is permanently affixed inside a house or building and people cannot take it out when they move out

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tinder

a dry, easily combustible material such as small twigs or dry leaves used to ignite a fire

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souvenir

something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

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keepsake

an object kept or given to someone as a reminder of a person, place, or event, often holding sentimental value

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heirloom

a cherished object, typically passed down through generations within a family, holding significant sentimental or historical value

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bedspread

a decorative covering for a bed that is designed to drape over the entire bed, including the pillows, and often reaches the floor

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afghan

a cozy and typically colorful knitted or crocheted blanket or throw, often handmade

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strand

a single slender thread of something such as a fiber, hair, etc.

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springboard

a bouncy platform that helps people jump higher, often seen in pools and gymnastics arenas

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