Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 51 Thinking and Knowing · Work and Study

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to thinking and knowing, work and study, and money and business.

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asset (noun)noun
“Her language skills are a valuable asset.”
2
signal (noun)noun
“The bell is a signal to leave.”
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finger (noun)noun
“He wore a silver ring on his finger.”
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relevant (adjective)adjective
“Please include only relevant details in your report.”
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explore (verb)verb
“We will explore the city after lunch.”
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leadership (noun)noun
“Her leadership helped the team reach its goal.”
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commitment (noun)noun
“Weekly practice requires real commitment from every player.”
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wake (verb)verb
“I wake early to catch the train.”
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necessarily (adverb)adverb
“Expensive products are not necessarily better quality.”
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bright (adjective)adjective
“The bright lamp lit the dark room.”