Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 23 Thinking and Knowing · Technology and Media

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to thinking and knowing, technology and media, and people.

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10 words

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solve (verb)verb
“Together, we can solve this difficult problem.”
2
neighbor (noun)noun
“My neighbor waters our plants when we travel.”
3
background (noun)noun
“Choose a blue background for the presentation.”
4
technique (noun)noun
“This technique makes cutting vegetables much safer.”
5
traffic (noun)noun
“The website received heavy traffic after the announcement.”
6
improvement (noun)noun
“Her reading shows a clear improvement this month.”
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tool (noun)noun
“A hammer is a useful tool for repairs.”
8
consequence (noun)noun
“Missing the train was a consequence of oversleeping.”
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circumstance (noun)noun
“Every circumstance can affect the final decision.”
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smoke (verb)verb
“He does not smoke because it harms health.”