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Vocabulary

Unit 30

Word list.

appliance [əˈplaɪəns] n. An appliance is a piece of equipment used for jobs in the home. Many homes have appliances like ovens, toasters and refrigerators.

basin [ˈbeɪsən] n. A basin is large bowl for washing things. A sink is sometimes called a basin. She filled the basin with water and washed her face.

broom [bruːm] n. A broom is a brush with a long handle used for cleaning floors. My father usually uses a broom to sweep away dust in the basement.

caterpillar [ˈkætərpɪlər] n. A caterpillar is a small insect that looks like a worm and eats plants. After eating a lot of leaves, caterpillars change into butterflies.

cupboard [ˈkʌbərd] n. A cupboard is a piece of furniture that is used to store food or household items. We put all of our dishes and food in the cupboards.

delicate [ˈdeləkɪt] adj.Delicate things are easy to break or harm. You should hold the baby carefully because she’s very delicate.

emerge [ɪˈməːrdʒ] v. To emerge from something means to come out of it. A groundhog emerged from the snow covered hole.

handicap [ˈhændɪkæp] n. A handicap is a condition that limits someone’s mental or physical abilities. Joe has a slight handicap, so he uses a walker to get around.

Hole

A hole is a hollow space in something solid.

They made a big hole in the wall.

hook [huk] n. A hook is a sharp curved piece of metal used for catching or holding things. The fish went after the sharp hook.

hop [hɔp] v. To hop means to jump a short distance. The kangaroo quickly hopped away from danger.

laundry [ˈlɔːndrɪ] n. Laundry is clothes that have been or need to be washed. He folded the clean laundry and put the dirty laundry in a basket.

pursue [pərjuː] v. To pursue is to chase or follow someone or something. The mother pursued her young child down the hill.

reluctant [rɪˈlʌktənt] adj. Reluctant means not wanting to do something. She was reluctant to say that she saw the rubbery

sleeve [sliːv] n. Sleeves are the part of a shirt in which arms go. Ryan bought a new shirt with long sleeves to keep his arms warm.

spine [spaɪn] n. The spine is the group of bones that runs up and down the middle of the back. Our spine helps us to stand up nice and straight.

stain [steɪn] n. A stain is a dirty mark that is difficult to clean. He had a red stain on the collar of his shirt.

strip [strɪp] n. A strip is a long, narrow piece of material or land. He had long strips of film that held images of his trip abroad.

swear [swɛər] v. To swear means to promise to do something. I will put my hand on the Bible and swear to do my best for the country.

swing [swɪŋ] v. To swing something means to move it back and forth or from side to side. He can swing a golf club very powerfully.