Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 1 Money and Business · Work and Study

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to money and business, work and study, and society and law.

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achievement (noun)noun
“Graduating from college was her proudest achievement.”
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negotiate (verb)verb
“The two companies negotiate a new contract.”
3
dominate (verb)verb
“One team can dominate the match completely.”
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supplier (noun)noun
“Our supplier delivers fresh fruit every morning.”
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prize (noun)noun
“She won a prize for her science project.”
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typically (adverb)adverb
“We typically eat dinner around seven o'clock.”
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peer (noun)noun
“She asked a peer for advice.”
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pension (noun)noun
“His pension supports him after retirement.”
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wing (noun)noun
“The bird hurt its wing while flying.”
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acquisition (noun)noun
“The acquisition gave the company new technology.”