Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 40 Feelings and Relationships · Work and Study

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to feelings and relationships, work and study, and thinking and knowing.

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regret (verb)verb
“I regret saying those unkind words yesterday.”
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dismiss (verb)verb
“The teacher may dismiss students after the test.”
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margin (noun)noun
“Write your notes in the page margin.”
4
beneath (preposition)preposition
“The keys were beneath a pile of papers.”
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opponent (noun)noun
“She shook hands with her opponent after the match.”
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resist (verb)verb
“He tried to resist eating another cookie.”
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capability (noun)noun
“This phone has the capability to translate speech.”
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absolute (adjective)adjective
“The coach demanded absolute silence before the race.”
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correspond (verb)verb
“The numbers correspond to each item on the list.”
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stroke (verb)verb
“She gently stroke the cat's soft fur.”