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Vocabulary

25 essential PET words

achieveverb
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to successfully complete something or reach a goal after effort

She worked hard and achieved excellent results in her exams.

adventurenoun
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an exciting or dangerous experience

Climbing the mountain was a real adventure.

atmospherenoun
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the mood or feeling in a place, or the air surrounding the Earth

The restaurant had a friendly, relaxed atmosphere.

benefitnoun/verb
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an advantage or help that you get from something

Regular exercise has many health benefits.

challengenoun/verb
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something difficult that tests your ability or determination

Learning a new language is a challenge, but it's worth it.

communicateverb
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to share information, ideas, or feelings with others

People communicate with friends and family using social media.

confidentadjective
🧠

feeling sure about yourself and your abilities

After practising her speech, she felt more confident.

curiousadjective
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wanting to know or learn about something

Children are naturally curious about the world around them.

destinationnoun
✈️

the place where someone is going or where something is being sent

Paris is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

environmentnoun
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the natural world, or the surroundings in which people live

We should all try to protect the environment.

exhaustedadjective
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extremely tired

After the long hike, everyone was exhausted.

experiencenoun/verb
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something that happens to you, or knowledge gained through doing things

Studying abroad is an amazing experience.

fascinatedadjective
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extremely interested in something

She was fascinated by the ancient history of the city.

fortunateadjective
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lucky

We were fortunate to get tickets for the concert.

improveverb
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to make something better, or to get better

You can improve your English by reading every day.

independentadjective
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not needing others for help or support; free to make your own decisions

Living alone helped her become more independent.

magnificentadjective
✈️

extremely beautiful, impressive, or good

The view from the top of the mountain was magnificent.

opportunitynoun
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a chance to do something

This trip is a great opportunity to practise your English.

popularadjective

liked by many people

Football is the most popular sport in many countries.

pollutionnoun
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harmful substances that damage the environment

Air pollution is a serious problem in many cities.

recommendverb
✈️

to suggest that someone should do something because it is good

I recommend visiting the museum — it's really interesting.

responsibleadjective
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having a duty to deal with something, or being sensible and trustworthy

It's important to be responsible when using social media.

solutionnoun
🌿

a way of solving a problem

Cycling is a good solution to traffic congestion in cities.

surviveverb
🏔️

to continue to live or exist, especially in difficult conditions

The hiker managed to survive three days in the forest without food.

traditionaladjective
🎭

following customs that have existed for a long time

They wore traditional costumes at the festival.