Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 5 Work and Study · Thinking and Knowing

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to work and study, thinking and knowing, and home and daily life.

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10 words

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handle (verb)verb
“She can handle the customer complaints calmly.”
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glass (noun)noun
“The broken glass covered the kitchen floor.”
3
trial (noun)noun
“The trial began after the judge entered.”
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stress (verb)verb
“Do not stress about tomorrow's short test.”
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radio (noun)noun
“We heard the weather report on the radio.”
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administration (noun)noun
“School administration manages the staff and budget.”
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complex (adjective)adjective
“The instructions seem complex at first.”
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text (noun)noun
“Read the text carefully before answering questions.”
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context (noun)noun
“The word has a different meaning in this context.”
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ride (verb)verb
“They ride their bicycles to school daily.”