Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 33 Qualities and Description · Society and Law

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expand (verb)verb
“Metal can expand when it becomes very hot.”
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commit (verb)verb
“He did not commit the crime the police described.”
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obvious (adjective)adjective
“It was obvious that Maya knew the answer.”
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jump (verb)verb
“The child can jump over the small puddle.”
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weapon (noun)noun
“Police found a weapon under the driver's seat.”
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relatively (adverb)adverb
“This apartment is relatively cheap compared with nearby homes.”
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host (noun)noun
“Our host welcomed everyone at the dinner party.”
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winter (noun)noun
“Winter brings cold weather and shorter days here.”
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district (noun)noun
“She works in the shopping district downtown.”
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broad (adjective)adjective
“They walked along a broad road beside fields.”