Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 86 Qualities and Description · Actions and Movement

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avoid (verb)verb
“Wear boots to avoid slipping on ice.”
2
seat (noun)noun
“Please take the empty seat beside me.”
3
throw (verb)verb
“Can you throw the ball to me?”
4
task (noun)noun
“Cleaning the windows is my first task.”
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normal (adjective)adjective
“It is normal to feel nervous sometimes.”
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goal (noun)noun
“Her goal is to learn fluent English.”
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associate (noun)noun
“Her associate reviewed the legal contract carefully.”
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blue (adjective)adjective
“He wore a blue shirt to the interview.”
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positive (adjective)adjective
“The coach gave positive feedback after practice.”
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option (noun)noun
“Taking the train is our cheapest option.”