Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 18 Actions and Movement · Technology and Media

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to actions and movement, technology and media, and health and the body.

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platform (noun)noun
“The speaker stood on the platform and welcomed everyone.”
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steel (noun)noun
“The bridge uses steel to support heavy traffic.”
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cake (noun)noun
“We shared a chocolate cake after dinner.”
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transform (verb)verb
“New paint can transform an old room completely.”
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wound (noun)noun
“The nurse cleaned the wound on his arm.”
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restriction (noun)noun
“The parking restriction ends after six o'clock.”
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foundation (noun)noun
“Workers poured concrete for the building's foundation.”
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designer (noun)noun
“The designer created plans for the new website.”
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strain (noun)noun
“Too much work caused strain on the small team.”
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innovation (noun)noun
“The new battery is an important innovation.”