Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 47 Communication · Health and the Body

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to communication, health and the body, and society and law.

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10 words

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opera (noun)noun
“We watched an opera where every character sang.”
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contest (noun)noun
“She entered the contest to win a new bicycle.”
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brush (noun)noun
“My brush is beside the mirror in the bathroom.”
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embarrass (verb)verb
“Please do not embarrass him in front of classmates.”
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gallery (noun)noun
“The gallery displays paintings by local artists.”
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genetic (adjective)adjective
“The doctor explained the genetic cause of the condition.”
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aggressive (adjective)adjective
“The aggressive dog barked loudly at strangers.”
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chest (noun)noun
“He felt pain in his chest after running.”
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format (noun)noun
“The teacher chose a simple format for reports.”
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literary (adjective)adjective
“She enjoys literary novels from different countries.”