Actions and events 2
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 |
|---|---|---|
| conservation | protecting nature, animals and old buildings | She works in wildlife conservation. |
| construction | building houses, roads and bridges | The new hospital is under construction. |
| consumption | the amount of something that is used or eaten | Energy consumption is rising. |
| contribution | something you give or do to help | Thank you for your contribution. |
| correction | a change that makes something correct | The teacher made some corrections. |
| craft | a skill of making things with your hands | She sells local crafts at the market. |
| crash | an accident where vehicles hit something; also a loud noise | He was hurt in a car crash. |
| crossing | a place to cross a road; also a trip across the sea | Use the pedestrian crossing. |
| damage | harm done to something | The storm caused a lot of damage. |
| dating | going out with people to find a partner | She tried online dating. |
| decision | a choice you make after thinking | It was a difficult decision. |
| decrease | a reduction in size or amount | There was a decrease in crime. |
| defense | protecting against attack | The country spends a lot on defense. |
| delivery | taking goods or letters to a place | Delivery is free. |
| demonstration | showing how something works; also a public protest | Thousands joined the demonstration. |
| departure | leaving a place | Check the departure time. |
| destruction | damaging something so badly it cannot be used | The war caused great destruction. |
| determination | not giving up when something is difficult | She showed great determination. |
| development | growth or change; also a new event | The development of the city was fast. |
| discount | a reduction in price | Students get a 10% discount. |
| discovery | finding something new | It was an important discovery. |
| discrimination | treating people unfairly because of their race, sex, age or religion | Discrimination is against the law. |
| disturbance | something that interrupts or causes trouble | There was a disturbance in the street. |
| diving | swimming under water; also the sport of jumping into water | We went diving in Egypt. |
| doze | a short light sleep | Grandpa had a doze after lunch. |
| duty | something you must do because it is right or part of your job; also a tax | It's my duty to help. |
| election | a time when people vote to choose a leader or government | Who will win the election? |
| encounter | a meeting, often unexpected | I had a strange encounter on the train. |
| engineering | designing and building machines, roads and bridges | He studies engineering. |
| establishment | a business or organization; also starting something | The restaurant is a family establishment. |
| examination | an exam; also a careful look at something | The doctor did a full examination. |
| experiment | a scientific test to find out something | We did an experiment in chemistry class. |
| exploration | travelling around a place to learn about it | Space exploration is very expensive. |
| explosion | a sudden loud bursting, like from a bomb | We heard a loud explosion. |
| failure | not succeeding; also something that does not work | The plan was a failure. |
| fair | an outdoor event with rides and games; also an event where businesses show products | We went to the book fair. |
| farming | the work of growing crops or keeping animals | Farming is hard work. |