Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 71 Society and Law · Work and Study

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to society and law, work and study, and thinking and knowing.

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religion (noun)noun
“Religion plays an important role in her life.”
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employer (noun)noun
“Her employer pays staff every Friday.”
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reject (verb)verb
“The committee may reject the proposed plan.”
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latter (pronoun)pronoun
“Tea and coffee are available; I prefer the latter.”
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plate (noun)noun
“Put the fresh bread on this plate.”
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ban (verb)verb
“The city plans to ban smoking indoors.”
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steal (verb)verb
“It is wrong to steal another person's phone.”
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protest (verb)verb
“Workers protest against the unfair new rule.”
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index (noun)noun
“Use the index to find the topic.”
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sad (adjective)adjective
“She felt sad after her friend moved away.”