Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 85 Work and Study · Home and Daily Life

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to work and study, home and daily life, and quantity and measurement.

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10 words

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maximum (adjective)adjective
“The maximum speed is sixty kilometers per hour.”
2
effectively (adverb)adverb
“The team worked effectively to finish early.”
3
elsewhere (adverb)adverb
“The shoes were cheaper elsewhere in town.”
4
bother (verb)verb
“Please bother to lock the door tonight.”
5
initiative (noun)noun
“Her initiative solved the problem without help.”
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sharp (adjective)adjective
“Be careful because this knife is sharp.”
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diet (noun)noun
“His diet includes plenty of fresh vegetables.”
8
motion (noun)noun
“The leaves moved in slow motion.”
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gray (adjective)adjective
“The sky turned gray before the rain.”
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plastic (noun)noun
“This bottle is made of recycled plastic.”