Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 24 Work and Study · Feelings and Relationships

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to work and study, feelings and relationships, and nature and environment.

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reaction (noun)noun
“Her reaction showed that she loved the surprise.”
2
rain (noun)noun
“The rain stopped before our walk home.”
3
busy (adjective)adjective
“The café is busy during the lunch hour.”
4
lesson (noun)noun
“Our science lesson starts after lunch today.”
5
brain (noun)noun
“The brain controls many actions in your body.”
6
mass (noun)noun
“A dark mass of clouds filled the sky.”
7
funny (adjective)adjective
“That funny story made everyone laugh loudly.”
8
contribute (verb)verb
“Everyone can contribute ideas to the community project.”
9
failure (noun)noun
“The failed test was not a failure forever.”
10
schedule (verb)verb
“We will schedule the meeting for Friday morning.”