-ful / -less

20 words

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   useverb/juːs/

   to employ something for a purpose or to be of benefit

   “You can use my laptop for the presentation.”

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   helpverb/hɛlp/

   to give assistance or be useful to someone or something

   “She helped me finish the assignment.”

3. 3

   careverb/keə(r)/

   to be concerned about or look after someone/something; to be careful

   “Please be careful with the glassware.”

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   hopeverb/həʊp/

   to want something to happen and think it is possible

   “I hope I pass the exam tomorrow.”

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   powernoun/ˈpaʊə(r)/

   ability to influence, control, or supply energy

   “The new engine has more power than the old one.”

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   countverb / noun/kaʊnt/

   to say numbers to find a total; the total number of something

   “She can count to a hundred without stopping.”

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   harmnoun/hɑːm/

   damage or negative effect on someone or something; often used as an uncountable noun.

   “Long-term exposure to air pollution can cause serious harm to public health.”

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   gratefuladj/ˈɡreɪtfəl/

   feeling or showing thanks because someone has done something kind or helpful

   “I'm really grateful to my teachers for their advice.”

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   peacenoun/ˈpiːs.fəl/

   a state of calm or absence of conflict; quiet and safety in a place or situation

   “After the election, the whole town finally enjoyed a peaceful summer.”

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    meaningnoun/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

    what is meant by something; the importance or purpose of something

    “The meaning of the poem is open to interpretation.”

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    skillnoun/skɪl/

    the ability to do something well, especially because of training or experience.

    “Critical thinking is a skill employers increasingly value.”

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    pointnoun/pɔɪnt/

    a single fact, idea, or opinion used to support an argument or discussion

    “She made a strong point about the need for better funding.”

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    thoughtnoun/θɔːt/

    an idea or opinion produced by thinking; the process of thinking.

    “I had a sudden thought about how to reduce plastic waste in my city.”

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    truthnoun/truːθ/

    that which is true or in accordance with fact or reality

    “Journalists should seek the truth, even if it is uncomfortable.”

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    respectnoun/rɪˈspekt/

    polite behaviour or good opinion shown toward someone because of their qualities

    “In many cultures, young people must show respect to their elders.”

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    stressnoun/stres/

    pressure or tension exerted on a person; mental or emotional strain

    “The job was so stressful that several employees resigned.”

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    fearnoun/fɪər/

    an unpleasant feeling caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat

    “Public fear about the disease spread quickly.”

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    painnoun/peɪn/

    physical or emotional suffering; the unpleasant feeling when hurt

    “After the operation she felt a lot of pain for a few days.”

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    soulnoun/səʊl/

    the spiritual or emotional part of a person; in derivatives, -ful = full of emotion, -less = without spirit

    “His music is soulful and full of feeling.”

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    wastenoun/verb/weɪst/

    the unnecessary use or loss of resources; to use or expend carelessly

    “Many households try to reduce food waste by planning meals.”