Actions and events 1
37 English words (level B1) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| achievement | something good you have done with effort | Finishing the marathon was a great achievement. |
| administration | managing a business or organization; also a government | She works in hospital administration. |
| admission | permission to enter; also the price to enter; also saying you did something wrong | Admission is free on Sundays. |
| aerobics | fast exercise to music | She does aerobics twice a week. |
| agriculture | farming | Agriculture is important to the economy. |
| analysis | studying something carefully to understand it | The analysis of the data took a week. |
| application | a formal request, like for a job; also a computer program | I sent my job application. |
| approach | a way of dealing with something | We need a new approach to this problem. |
| approval | official permission; also a good opinion | The plan needs approval from the boss. |
| arrest | when the police take someone because of a crime | The police made two arrests. |
| arrival | getting to a place | What is your time of arrival? |
| assignment | a piece of work given to someone | I have to finish my assignment tonight. |
| assistance | help | Do you need any assistance? |
| avenue | a wide street, often with trees | They live on Fifth Avenue. |
| backpacking | travelling cheaply with a backpack | We went backpacking in Asia. |
| bang | a sudden loud noise | We heard a loud bang. |
| battle | a fight between armies; also a hard struggle | Many soldiers died in the battle. |
| behalf | on behalf of: for someone or instead of them | I'm writing on behalf of my company. |
| blessing | something good that you are lucky to have; also approval | The rain was a blessing for the farmers. |
| booking | an arrangement to have a seat, room or ticket | I made a booking online. |
| boom | a deep loud sound; also a sudden increase | There was a boom of thunder. |
| bother | trouble or difficulty | It's no bother at all. |
| boxing | a sport where two people fight with their hands | He watches boxing on TV. |
| brainstorming | a group thinking of many ideas quickly | We did some brainstorming before writing. |
| breath | air going into and out of your body | Take a deep breath. |
| calculation | using numbers to find an answer | My calculations were wrong. |
| capture | catching someone or taking control of something | The capture of the thief took weeks. |
| career | the jobs you do in your working life | She had a long career in teaching. |
| ceremony | a formal event, like a wedding | The wedding ceremony was beautiful. |
| charge | the price for something; also being accused of a crime | There is no charge for delivery. |
| chase | following someone fast to catch them | The film has an exciting car chase. |
| checkout | the place in a shop where you pay | Please pay at the checkout. |
| click | a short sharp sound; also pressing a mouse button | I heard the click of the door. |
| comparison | looking at how things are the same or different | In comparison with London, this town is small. |
| compromise | an agreement where both sides accept less than they wanted | We reached a compromise. |
| conduct | the way someone behaves | His conduct was excellent. |
| conflict | a serious disagreement or fight | There is conflict between the two groups. |