FILTER
/ˈfɪl tər/ [FIL-ter] (v.)
– to remove unwanted items from something
Example: The water bottle can filter solid particles.
Additional info: A filter (n.) is something that removes unwanted particles.
ELIMINATE
/ɪˈlɪm əˌneɪt/ [ih-LIM-uh-neyt] (v.)
– to get rid of something
Example: The soap claims to eliminate 99% of germs.
Additional info: In a competition, to be eliminated means to be removed or be disqualified.
INTENT
/ɪnˈtɛnt/ [in-TENT] (n.)
– the purpose of something
Example: The study’s intent was to create a small item that cleans dirty water.
Additional info: Intent (adj.) may also mean being fully focused on something.
CONTAMINATED
/kənˈtæməˌnetəd/ [kuh n-TAM-uh-ney-tid] (adj.)
– relating to something that is dirty and polluted
Example: The river near the factory is contaminated.
Additional info: To contaminate (v.) means to add something to a mixture to make it dirty.
TUMBLER
/ˈtʌm blər/ [TUHM-bler] (n.)
– an easy-to-carry container for liquids
Example: I bring my tumbler to the gym all the time.
Additional info: A tumbler may also mean a person who does acrobatic tricks.
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