Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 48 Society and Law · Feelings and Relationships

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to society and law, feelings and relationships, and communication.

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govern (verb)verb
“Elected leaders govern the city for four years.”
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embrace (verb)verb
“They embrace warmly after many years apart.”
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praise (verb)verb
“Parents praise children for trying their best.”
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silent (adjective)adjective
“The library remained silent during the exam.”
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pump (verb)verb
“The machine can pump water from the well.”
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publisher (noun)noun
“The publisher released her first book this spring.”
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celebration (noun)noun
“The family held a celebration for the new baby.”
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golf (noun)noun
“We played golf on Saturday morning.”
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compensation (noun)noun
“The company paid compensation after the accident.”
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classical (adjective)adjective
“The course explores classical ideas about beauty.”