Everyday English Core Vocabulary

Lesson 59 Home and Daily Life · Nature and Environment

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

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10 words

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shelter (noun)noun
“We found shelter from the heavy rain.”
2
mere (adjective)adjective
“It was a mere mistake, not a disaster.”
3
carbon (noun)noun
“Carbon is present in every living thing.”
4
regulate (verb)verb
“Governments regulate food safety to protect consumers.”
5
cheese (noun)noun
“I put cheese and tomatoes in my sandwich.”
6
trigger (verb)verb
“A loud noise can trigger the alarm.”
7
pipe (noun)noun
“Water flows through the pipe beneath the sink.”
8
destruction (noun)noun
“The storm caused destruction across the small village.”
9
guitar (noun)noun
“My brother plays guitar in a local band.”
10
flag (noun)noun
“The flag flew above the city hall.”