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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
[noun]

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

Ex: She filled container with water .
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utensil
[noun]

an object that is used for cooking or eating

Ex: utensils are preferred for stirring sauces in non-stick pans .
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spatula
[noun]

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

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porcelain
[noun]

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

Ex: Porcelain is often used for high-quality dinnerware .
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swab
[noun]

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

Ex: She wrung out swab before continuing to clean the floor .
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garment
[noun]

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

Ex: She selected a garment for her trip to the tropics , prioritizing comfort in the warm climate .
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putty
[noun]

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

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

Ex: The chandelier made of wrought iron added a touch of charm to the cozy cottage 's living room .
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decorative features or designs that make something look nicer

Ex: The living room curtains were chosen for their ornamentation of embroidered patterns .
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knob
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a small, often rounded, handle that lets one open and close a door

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

Ex: The detective fragments of glass near the broken window , indicating a break-in .
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apparatus
[noun]

tools or machines that are designed for a specific purpose

Ex: The gymnastics competition required athletes to perform routines on apparatus such as the balance beam and parallel bars .
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veil
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a piece of fabric worn over the head and often the face by women to conceal or protect their face

Ex: In some cultures , women wear veil as part of their traditional attire .
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grid
[noun]

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

Ex: They bought a new oven with an grid for baking various sizes of trays .
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implement
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a tool or device used for a specific task or purpose, often essential in daily activities

Ex: He packed implements such as a tent , cooking stove , and sleeping bag for the trip .
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blindfold
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a cloth or covering used to cover someone's eyes, typically secured with ties or straps

Ex: He closed his eyes and pulled the blindfold down, preparing for the sensory experience.
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a small, usually rectangular container used to carry personal items such as money, credit cards, and identification cards

Ex: He checked pocketbook to make sure he had enough cash for dinner .
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syringe
[noun]

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

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trellis
[noun]

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

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figurine
[noun]

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

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wick
[noun]

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

Ex: The mosquito coil had a wick that released repellent smoke over time .
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corkscrew
[noun]

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

Ex: The bartender reached for corkscrew to open the new bottle of Chardonnay , skillfully extracting the cork without breaking it .
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turntable
[noun]

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

Ex: The political candidate 's campaign team pamphlets outlining their platform and proposed policies to potential voters .
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purifier
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a device that cleans air, water, or other substances by removing pollutants, making them safer or more pleasant to use

Ex: purifier system at the wastewater treatment plant ensures that discharged water meets environmental standards .
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spare
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an extra item kept available for use as a replacement or backup

Ex: They had spare for each member of the team in case of unexpected needs .
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receipt
[noun]

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

Ex: The hotel gave me receipt when I checked out .
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debris
[noun]

the scattered pieces of waste, remains, or broken objects, often left after destruction or an accident

Ex: The firefighters carefully moved debris to prevent further collapse .
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canister
[noun]

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

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

Ex: They installed pulley in the garage to lift the engine out of the car .
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pellet
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a small, rounded or cylindrical piece of material, often used as fuel, food, or ammunition

Ex: The cat chased pellet across the floor , batting it with her paws .
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cistern
[noun]

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

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raft
[noun]

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

Ex: raft was made of wooden planks tied together with ropes .
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clamp
[noun]

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

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shard
[noun]

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

Ex: He stepped on shard, wincing in pain .
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lattice
[noun]

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

Ex: The botanical garden contained displays of flowering vines trained to grow through lattices.
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dispenser
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a device used for controlled and measured release of medications, fluids, or other substances in healthcare settings

Ex: In the emergency room , a dispenser aided the quick administration of necessary fluids .
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scraper
[noun]

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

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

Ex: He studied the intricate embroidery on drapery that framed the antique mirror .
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rosette
[noun]

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

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doily
[noun]

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
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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

Ex: The tenants asked if they could replace the fixtures with modern ones .
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tinder
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a dry, easily combustible material such as small twigs or dry leaves used to ignite a fire

Ex: He used dry grass tinder to start the barbecue grill .
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souvenir
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something that we usually buy and bring back for other people from a place that we have visited on vacation

Ex: They picked up some local chocolates souvenirs to share with friends and family back home .
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keepsake
[noun]

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

Ex: As a parting gift , she gave him a handwritten letter to serve as keepsake of their friendship .
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heirloom
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a cherished object, typically passed down through generations within a family, holding significant sentimental or historical value

Ex: They gathered around heirloom piano for family sing-alongs during holidays .
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bedspread
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a decorative covering for a bed that is designed to drape over the entire bed, including the pillows, and often reaches the floor

Ex: bedspread matched the curtains perfectly , creating a cohesive room design .
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afghan
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a cozy and typically colorful knitted or crocheted blanket or throw, often handmade

Ex: afghan on her bed was a cherished heirloom passed down through generations .
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strand
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a single slender thread of something such as a fiber, hair, etc.

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

Ex: She used springboard to gain extra height for her dive .
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