Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 32 Work and Study · Money and Business

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to work and study, money and business, and qualities and description.

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edit (verb)verb
“Please edit the article before the magazine publishes it.”
2
formation (noun)noun
“Cloud formation often begins high above the mountains.”
3
deposit (noun)noun
“We paid a deposit before buying the new car.”
4
pleasant (adjective)adjective
“The garden was a pleasant place for lunch.”
5
overseas (adverb)adverb
“Her brother works overseas for most of the year.”
6
advocate (verb)verb
“They advocate safer streets for children and cyclists.”
7
establishment (noun)noun
“The new establishment sells books and coffee downtown.”
8
summary (noun)noun
“Read the summary before discussing the full report.”
9
rough (adjective)adjective
“The road became rough after the heavy rain.”
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pen (noun)noun
“I always carry a pen in my school bag.”