Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 18 Actions and Movement · Time and Place

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to actions and movement, time and place, and money and business.

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10 words

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struggle (verb)verb
“Many students struggle to understand this difficult chapter.”
2
advertise (verb)verb
“Companies advertise new products on social media.”
3
select (verb)verb
“Select the best answer from the four choices.”
4
surround (verb)verb
“Tall trees surround the small wooden house.”
5
extent (noun)noun
“We do not know the full extent of damage.”
6
river (noun)noun
“The river flows through the center of town.”
7
annual (adjective)adjective
“The school holds an annual sports day.”
8
fully (adverb)adverb
“Please read the instructions fully before you begin.”
9
contrast (verb)verb
“The report will contrast city and country life.”
10
roll (verb)verb
“The ball began to roll down the hill.”