Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 42 Nature and Environment · Qualities and Description

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to nature and environment, qualities and description, and home and daily life.

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10 words

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survival (noun)noun
“Clean water was essential for survival after the storm.”
2
counter (noun)noun
“Please leave the vegetables on the kitchen counter.”
3
possess (verb)verb
“They possess enough land to build a new school.”
4
permission (noun)noun
“You need permission before entering the private office.”
5
valley (noun)noun
“A river flows through the quiet valley.”
6
float (verb)verb
“Dry leaves float on the surface of the pond.”
7
mad (adjective)adjective
“My brother was mad about the broken window.”
8
greatly (adverb)adverb
“Your helpful advice greatly improved my presentation.”
9
visible (adjective)adjective
“The mountain peak became visible after the clouds cleared.”
10
electric (adjective)adjective
“We bought an electric kettle for the new apartment.”