Academic Vocabulary List 5
Alphabetical list of words and meanings
| Word |
Definition, meaning |
| axe |
instrument used in chopping wood |
| blade |
the flat, cutting edge of a knife or tool |
| cage |
a structure made of wires or bars for confining animals |
| cork |
material from the bark of a tree, often used as toppers for wine bottles |
| crook |
a thief, criminal, swindler |
| dozen |
a set of twelve |
| emerald |
a precious stone of bright green color |
| eyelid |
a fold of skin which covers the eyeball |
| knot |
formed when two ropes are tied together |
| leak |
a hole or crack which allows water to pass thorough |
| lumber |
wood which has been sawed into boards |
| ounce |
unit of weight, one-sixteenth of a pound |
| plug |
part of a machine which is connected to an electrical source |
| railing |
a bar which is used for support when climbing stairs |
| rainbow |
an arch containing the colors of the spectrum |
| ribbon |
a narrow strip of cloth used for decoration |
| sponge |
an absorbent material used for washing |
| thermometer |
an instrument used for measuring temperature |
| thunder |
noise usually followed by a flash of lightning |
| varnish |
a substance painted on wood to make it glossy |
Note: These are general meanings for the words. You may encounter other
definitions depending on context.
Check a dictionary for other meanings.
