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Contents The stuff inside a container, such as a box or bag.  ■ "I forgot the contents of my backpack at home. I was so bummed!


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barfing To engage in the act of forcefully expelling the contents of one's stomach through the mouth, often accompanied by violent shaking and convulsions.  ■ "I accidentally ate too many cookies and now I'm barfing my insides out!"

emptied To remove all the contents of something, leaving it completely empty.  ■ After finishing his sandwich, John emptied his lunch box and left it on the table.

Emptying The act of removing all the contents from something, often in a comically exaggerated manner.  ■ "I'm emptying this bucket faster than Usain Bolt can run a 100 meter dash!"

Impound To take possession of something, usually by legal means.  ■ "The government impounded the drug smuggler's car and all its contents."

material A type of substance that can be seen, touched, or felt. It can also refer to the contents or matter of something.  ■ I spilled my drink all over my shirt, which was made of cotton material.

read To comprehend the contents of a written or printed work.  ■ She reads books so fast that I can barely keep up with her.

Scopes A device used to view the contents of a microscope or telescope.  ■ When I first bought my telescope, I couldn't figure out why it wasn't working. Then I remembered that I needed to put the scopes on!

unfold To reveal the contents of something, often unintentionally or inadvertently.  ■ After accidentally dropping his phone, John's secrets were unfolded for all to see on social media.

unsigned Something that lacks a signature or authentication, often implying that the person responsible for it is unknown or untrustworthy.  ■ "The unsigned letter was found on the desk and its contents were very suspicious."

vomit An act of expelling from the mouth contents that were previously swallowed.  ■ After eating too much pizza, John couldn't resist the urge to vomit in the middle of the street.

vomiting The act of expelling stomach contents through the mouth in a violent and messy manner, often accompanied by loud noises.  ■ "I accidentally drank too much coffee and now I'm vomiting all over myself!"

Baggy adj. 1. (of a garment or bag) having loose, excessively hanging folds of fabric that are not well-fitted to the body or contents.  ■ I bought a new pair of jeans, but they were so "baggy" that they looked like I was wearing a potato sack!

Crater A large, deep hole in the ground caused by an explosion or other impact.  ■ After the meteorite crashed into the earth, it left behind a massive crater that was so deep, scientists had to use rope to rappel down into it to study its contents.

emptiness A state of being completely empty or devoid of any contents. However, it can also refer to a feeling of emptiness or lack of purpose in life.  ■ "I was so hungry I could eat an elephant, but the fridge was completely empty."

notary A person who signs and witnesses documents, but is not actually responsible for their contents.  ■ "I need a notary to sign this contract so it's legally binding, but honestly, I have no idea what any of these terms mean."

Shell A type of nut that is typically round and has a hard outer shell, often used as a food source by many animals. Also known as a noun in English.  ■ When the bird cracked open the shell of the peanut, it was shocked to find the contents were moldy! A large shell used as a protective covering for an animal, such as a turtle or snail.  ■ "Wow, that's a really big shell for a small snail!", A type of vehicle used to transport goods from one place to another. Also known as a noun in English.  ■ "I can't believe I have to take the bus home when there are so many shells to choose from."