Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 13 Thinking and Knowing · Society and Law

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to thinking and knowing, society and law, and health and the body.

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terrorist (noun)noun
“Police arrested a terrorist after the attack.”
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justify (verb)verb
“Can you justify your decision with facts?”
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vital (adjective)adjective
“Clean water is vital for good health.”
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fascinate (verb)verb
“Ancient stories fascinate many curious readers.”
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external (adjective)adjective
“The computer needs an external hard drive.”
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spare (adjective)adjective
“We keep a spare key near the door.”
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whenever (conjunction)conjunction
“Call me whenever you need help.”
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depression (noun)noun
“Depression can make ordinary tasks feel difficult.”
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guilty (adjective)adjective
“He felt guilty after breaking the window.”
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underlie (verb)verb
“Strong values underlie the school's teaching methods.”