Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 49 Work and Study · Communication

Build confidence with 10 useful words connected to work and study, communication, and quantity and measurement.

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weigh (verb)verb
“Please weigh the apples before paying.”
2
versus (preposition)preposition
“Tonight is Tigers versus Eagles in the final.”
3
deficit (noun)noun
“The hospital faced a budget deficit this year.”
4
modify (verb)verb
“We need to modify the plan slightly.”
5
flash (noun)noun
“A flash of lightning lit the dark sky.”
6
friendship (noun)noun
“Their friendship grew stronger during the trip.”
7
profession (noun)noun
“Teaching is a profession requiring special skills.”
8
literally (adverb)adverb
“The sign literally says, “Keep the gate closed.””
9
equation (noun)noun
“Solve the equation before checking your answer.”
10
gesture (noun)noun
“Her kind gesture made everyone smile.”