Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 73 Society and Law · Work and Study

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to society and law, work and study, and technology and media.

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column (noun)noun
“Write each number in the correct column.”
2
electronic (adjective)adjective
“She paid with an electronic card at lunch.”
3
impose (verb)verb
“The school cannot impose unfair rules on students.”
4
criminal (adjective)adjective
“Police investigated the criminal activity near the station.”
5
besides (preposition)preposition
“Besides tea, we also ordered fresh juice.”
6
properly (adverb)adverb
“Please wash the dishes properly before dinner.”
7
ancient (adjective)adjective
“We visited an ancient temple on our trip.”
8
coast (noun)noun
“They drove along the coast during summer.”
9
ill (adjective)adjective
“My neighbor is ill and needs rest.”
10
kick (verb)verb
“Do not kick the ball inside the house.”