Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 16 Time and Place · Thinking and Knowing

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to time and place, thinking and knowing, and money and business.

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10 words

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apparent (adjective)adjective
“It became apparent that the bus was late.”
2
western (adjective)adjective
“Rain is expected in the western region.”
3
expansion (noun)noun
“The company's expansion created many new jobs.”
4
constantly (adverb)adverb
“The baby constantly asks questions about everything.”
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muscle (noun)noun
“This exercise strengthens each leg muscle.”
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scare (verb)verb
“Thunder can scare young children at night.”
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badly (adverb)adverb
“The team played badly during the final.”
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everyday (adjective)adjective
“These shoes are comfortable for everyday use.”
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boundary (noun)noun
“A fence marks the boundary between farms.”
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ratio (noun)noun
“The recipe uses a ratio of two to one.”