Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 72 Actions and Movement · Nature and Environment

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to actions and movement, nature and environment, and money and business.

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fail (verb)verb
“The plan may fail without enough support.”
2
environment (noun)noun
“We must protect the environment for future animals.”
3
production (noun)noun
“The factory increased production of bicycles this year.”
4
contract (noun)noun
“She signed a contract for six months.”
5
player (noun)noun
“Each player wore a blue team shirt.”
6
comment (noun)noun
“His comment made everyone laugh during dinner.”
7
enter (verb)verb
“Please enter the room quietly after lunch.”
8
occur (verb)verb
“The accident did not occur near our house.”
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alone (adverb)adverb
“I prefer to eat alone sometimes.”
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significant (adjective)adjective
“The new bridge made a significant difference.”