Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 48 Communication · Thinking and Knowing

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

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please (adverb)adverb
“Please close the window before you leave.”
2
detail (noun)noun
“Check every detail before sending the email.”
3
difference (noun)noun
“Can you see the difference between these pictures?”
4
action (noun)noun
“Her quick action saved the falling glass.”
5
health (noun)noun
“Walking daily is good for your health.”
6
eat (verb)verb
“We eat dinner together at six.”
7
step (noun)noun
“Be careful on the wet bottom step.”
8
TRUE (adjective)adjective
“It is TRUE that water freezes in winter.”
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phone (verb)verb
“Please phone me when you arrive home.”
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themselves (pronoun)pronoun
“The children dressed themselves without any help.”