Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 9 Quantity and Measurement · Home and Daily Life

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

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10 words

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additional (adjective)adjective
“We need additional chairs for the guests.”
2
responsible (adjective)adjective
“Maria is responsible for locking the office.”
3
farm (noun)noun
“The farm grows apples and keeps sheep.”
4
collection (noun)noun
“His coin collection fills three small boxes.”
5
hang (verb)verb
“Please hang the new picture above the sofa.”
6
negative (adjective)adjective
“Too little sleep has negative effects on learning.”
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band (noun)noun
“The band played music at the festival.”
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relative (adjective)adjective
“The relative cost depends on your monthly income.”
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tour (noun)noun
“We took a tour of three historic towns.”
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alternative (noun)noun
“Walking is a healthy alternative to driving.”