Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 78 Thinking and Knowing · Quantity and Measurement

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

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# Word Example sentence Listen Slow

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despite (preposition)preposition
“Despite the rain, we played outside.”
2
introduce (verb)verb
“Let me introduce you to my friend.”
3
advantage (noun)noun
“Speaking two languages is a real advantage.”
4
ready (adjective)adjective
“Are you ready to leave for school?”
5
marry (verb)verb
“They plan to marry next summer.”
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strike (verb)verb
“Do not strike the ball too hard.”
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mile (noun)noun
“The shop is one mile from here.”
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seek (verb)verb
“Many people seek answers online every day.”
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ability (noun)noun
“Her ability to explain ideas impressed everyone.”
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unit (noun)noun
“Each unit has its own bathroom.”