Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 99 Thinking and Knowing · Qualities and Description

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to thinking and knowing, qualities and description, and money and business.

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10 words

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intellectual (adjective)adjective
“The book offers an intellectual challenge for readers.”
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derive (verb)verb
“We derive useful information from the survey.”
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crucial (adjective)adjective
“Good communication is crucial during an emergency.”
4
unemployment (noun)noun
“Unemployment rose after the factory closed.”
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wheel (noun)noun
“One wheel on the car needs repair.”
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crop (noun)noun
“Farmers planted a new crop of rice.”
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minority (noun)noun
“Only a minority of students chose French.”
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origin (noun)noun
“Scientists studied the origin of the ancient tool.”
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interpretation (noun)noun
“Her interpretation of the poem was convincing.”
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gentleman (noun)noun
“The gentleman held the door for everyone.”