Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 87 Qualities and Description · Communication

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

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box (noun)noun
“Put the old books in the box.”
2
huge (adjective)adjective
“They built a huge stadium near the river.”
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message (noun)noun
“I left a message for my teacher.”
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instance (noun)noun
“This mistake is one instance of poor planning.”
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style (noun)noun
“Her writing style is clear and friendly.”
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refer (verb)verb
“The guide will refer to local history.”
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cold (adjective)adjective
“My hands feel cold in the snow.”
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push (verb)verb
“Please push the door gently to open it.”
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quarter (noun)noun
“Eat a quarter of the sandwich now.”
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assume (verb)verb
“Do not assume the shop is open.”