Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 12 Qualities and Description · Quantity and Measurement

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to qualities and description, quantity and measurement, and thinking and knowing.

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perfect (adjective)adjective
“The weather was perfect for our picnic in the park.”
2
slightly (adverb)adverb
“The soup is slightly too salty for me.”
3
overall (adverb)adverb
“Overall, the class enjoyed the museum visit.”
4
intend (verb)verb
“I intend to finish my homework before dinner.”
5
user (noun)noun
“Every user needs a password to enter the website.”
6
respond (verb)verb
“Please respond to my email before Friday.”
7
dinner (noun)noun
“We ate pasta for dinner last night.”
8
slow (adjective)adjective
“The slow bus arrived twenty minutes late.”
9
regular (adjective)adjective
“She takes regular breaks while studying.”
10
physical (adjective)adjective
“Swimming provides good physical exercise for children.”