Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 61 Health and the Body · Qualities and Description

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to health and the body, qualities and description, and time and place.

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soft (adjective)adjective
“The pillow feels soft under my head.”
2
row (noun)noun
“Students stood in a row outside.”
3
youth (noun)noun
“He spent his youth in a village.”
4
lock (verb)verb
“Please lock the door before leaving.”
5
fuel (noun)noun
“Wood can be fuel for a fire.”
6
expectation (noun)noun
“Her expectation was that everyone would arrive early.”
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employment (noun)noun
“Employment gives many people a regular income.”
8
celebrate (verb)verb
“We celebrate her birthday with dinner.”
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sexual (adjective)adjective
“The class discussed sexual health responsibly.”
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shoulder (noun)noun
“He carried the bag on his shoulder.”