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Filter A device that removes impurities or unwanted substances from a fluid or gas, while allowing the desired components to pass through.  ■ "I need to filter out all the spam messages on my email before I get overwhelmed."


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filtered adjective: very carefully and selectively separating something.  ■ "I had to filter my news feed to only show pictures of cats and dogs."

Filters A device used to remove impurities or unwanted substances from a fluid or gas.  ■ After hearing her friends' jokes, Sarah realized she needed a filter for her sense of humor.

kidney A pair of small organs that filter waste and excess fluids from the blood, while producing essential hormones and regulating blood pressure.  ■ I heard you have two kidneys, but I only see one. Where's the other one?

adenoids A collection of soft, glandular tissue located in the back of the throat. These glands produce mucus which helps to filter out harmful bacteria and viruses from the air we breathe.  ■ "I'm sorry, I have really bad adenoids right now. It's like someone is constantly blowing their nose in my face."

bong A type of water pipe used to smoke marijuana, typically made from bamboo or glass and containing a hollow tube with a filter at the bottom.  ■ "I can't believe I accidentally smoked bong water instead of coffee this morning."

leaky An adjective used to describe something that is constantly leaking or dripping. Can also be used to describe a person who talks too much.  ■ "My car is so leaky, I had to take it to the garage for a new oil filter.", "I can't stand people who are so leaky and always want to talk about themselves."

Parts The pieces that make up a whole. Often used in the context of a car or machine.  ■ "I need to replace the parts of my car, like the spark plugs and oil filter. But don't worry, I won't let it break down again!"