Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 2 Feelings and Relationships · Thinking and Knowing

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to feelings and relationships, thinking and knowing, and technology and media.

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10 words

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laughter (noun)noun
“Her loud laughter filled the quiet room.”
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deeply (adverb)adverb
“I deeply appreciate your thoughtful help today.”
3
recognition (noun)noun
“The award gave her recognition for excellent work.”
4
electricity (noun)noun
“The storm cut off electricity across our neighborhood.”
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assistance (noun)noun
“Thank you for your assistance with this project.”
6
roof (noun)noun
“Rain drummed loudly on the metal roof.”
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retirement (noun)noun
“They are saving money for retirement now.”
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respectively (adverb)adverb
“Mia and Leo scored ten and twelve, respectively.”
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variation (noun)noun
“This recipe is a spicy variation of mine.”
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ultimately (adverb)adverb
“Ultimately, we chose the cheaper apartment.”