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Everyday vocabulary

Practice twenty words that help you describe events, explain a thought, and respond to the world around you.

20 words
WordMeaningIn a sentenceSave
adaptverbTo change, or change something, to fit a new situation or purpose.We adapted the game so that a larger group could play.
braveadjectiveWilling to face danger, difficulty, or fear.It was brave of Noor to admit the mistake in front of the group.
calmadjectiveNot feeling or showing strong worry, anger, or excitement.Maya stayed calm when the lights suddenly went out.
curiousadjectiveEager to find out about something or understand how it works.The curious child wanted to know why the moon changed shape.
discoververbTo find something or learn a fact that you did not know before.We discovered a tiny nest beneath the porch roof.
journeynounAn act of traveling from one place to another, especially over some distance.The journey to the island included a train ride and a short ferry crossing.
noticeverbTo become aware of something by seeing, hearing, or otherwise observing it.Did you notice the new sign beside the gate?
patientadjectiveAble to wait or work through difficulty without becoming annoyed.Our patient teacher explained the problem a third time.
predictverbTo say what you think will happen in the future.The dark clouds led us to predict rain before evening.
reflectverbTo think carefully about an experience, idea, or choice.Take a moment to reflect on what the experiment taught you.
benefitnounA helpful or favorable result, effect, or feature.One benefit of the new path is easier access to the river.
challengenounA difficult task or situation that requires effort or skill.Finding enough rehearsal time was our biggest challenge.
compareverbTo examine things to find similarities, differences, or both.Compare the prices before choosing a ticket.
createverbTo make something new or bring something into existence.The students will create a mural for the entrance hall.
explainverbTo make something clear by giving information, reasons, or details.Please explain how you solved the problem.
includeverbTo have or make someone or something part of a group, whole, or activity.The price includes breakfast and bicycle hire.
increaseverbTo become greater in amount, number, size, or degree, or make something greater.The number of visitors increased during the festival.
purposenounThe reason something is done, made, or used.The purpose of the meeting is to choose a new timetable.
similaradjectiveAlike in one or more ways without necessarily being identical.The two coats are similar in color but different in length.
supportverbTo help, strengthen, or provide what someone or something needs.Local volunteers support the club by repairing its equipment.