Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 34 Actions and Movement · Home and Daily Life

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to actions and movement, home and daily life, and thinking and knowing.

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dig (verb)verb
“We need to dig a hole for the tree.”
2
drag (verb)verb
“Do not drag the heavy box across the floor.”
3
mount (verb)verb
“The team will mount a campaign for cleaner parks.”
4
wrap (verb)verb
“Wrap the gift carefully with bright blue paper.”
5
anticipate (verb)verb
“We anticipate a warm welcome from our hosts.”
6
dependent (noun)noun
“Each dependent receives support through the family plan.”
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specialize (verb)verb
“She wants to specialize in children's medicine after graduation.”
8
angle (noun)noun
“Draw a right angle at the corner.”
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chicken (noun)noun
“The farm keeps chicken for eggs and meat.”
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anxiety (noun)noun
“Waiting for the results caused her anxiety.”