Things and objects 2
20 English words (level C1) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| pendulum | a weight that swings from side to side, as in a clock | The pendulum swung back and forth. |
| pinnacle | the highest point of success | Winning was the pinnacle of her career. |
| plumbing | the water pipes in a building | The plumbing is very old. |
| portable | a small machine that is easy to carry | He bought a portable for the kitchen. |
| prop | an object used in a play or film; also a support | The actors used simple props. |
| repertory | a theatre group that performs different plays; also a repertoire | She acted in repertory theatre. |
| saloon | a bar, especially in the old American West; also a car (British) | The cowboys drank in the saloon. |
| salve | a cream for healing skin | Put some salve on the burn. |
| sauna | a hot room where you sit to relax and sweat | We relaxed in the sauna. |
| settee | a sofa (British) | We sat on the settee and watched TV. |
| sketch | a quick drawing; also a short funny scene | She made a sketch of the tree. |
| sketchbook | a book for drawing in | He always carries a sketchbook. |
| staple | a small wire for joining paper; also a basic food | Rice is a staple food in Asia. |
| strap | a narrow band for fastening or carrying | The strap on my bag broke. |
| trampoline | a piece of equipment with a stretched sheet you jump on | The kids jumped on the trampoline. |
| transit | moving people or goods; also public transport | The goods were damaged in transit. |
| utensil | a tool used in the kitchen | Kitchen utensils are in the drawer. |
| verandah | a covered area along the outside of a house | We had tea on the verandah. |
| washtub | a large tub for washing clothes | She washed the clothes in a washtub. |
| wayside | the side of a road; fall by the wayside: to fail or be forgotten | Many good ideas fall by the wayside. |