Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 20 Nature and Environment · Thinking and Knowing

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to nature and environment, thinking and knowing, and work and study.

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10 words

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net (noun)noun
“The fisherman repaired his net before sunrise.”
2
category (noun)noun
“Fruit is one category of healthy food.”
3
secretary (noun)noun
“The secretary arranged a meeting for the manager.”
4
defense (noun)noun
“The castle had a strong defense against attack.”
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quick (adjective)adjective
“She gave a quick answer to the question.”
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cook (verb)verb
“We cook rice for dinner every Friday.”
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spread (verb)verb
“Spread the butter evenly across the warm bread.”
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nuclear (adjective)adjective
“The scientist explained how nuclear energy is produced.”
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scale (noun)noun
“Step onto the scale to check your weight.”
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driver (noun)noun
“The driver stopped the bus near our school.”