Actions and events 4
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 |
|---|---|---|
| movement | moving; also a group of people with the same aims | I saw movement in the bushes. |
| nightlife | entertainment at night like bars and clubs | Berlin has great nightlife. |
| observation | watching something carefully; also a comment | He is in hospital for observation. |
| occasion | a time when something happens; also a special event | A wedding is a special occasion. |
| opposition | strong disagreement; also the main party not in government | There is strong opposition to the plan. |
| oppression | unfair and cruel treatment of people | They fought against oppression. |
| overwork | working too much | He became ill from overwork. |
| possession | having something; possessions: things you own | They lost all their possessions in the fire. |
| prayer | words you say when you speak to God | They said a prayer before dinner. |
| preparation | getting ready for something | Preparation for the exam is important. |
| presentation | a talk that gives information, often with pictures | I gave a presentation at work. |
| preservation | keeping something safe and in good condition | the preservation of old buildings |
| process | a series of actions to reach a result | Learning is a slow process. |
| procrastination | delaying something you should do | Procrastination is my biggest problem. |
| progress | getting better or moving forward | You're making good progress. |
| protection | keeping someone or something safe | Wear a helmet for protection. |
| punishment | what someone gets for doing something wrong | The punishment was too hard. |
| push | the act of pushing | Give the door a push. |
| quake | an earthquake | The quake destroyed many homes. |
| race | a competition to see who is fastest; also a group of people with the same origins | She won the race. |
| recovery | getting better after an illness or problem | He made a full recovery. |
| reduction | making something smaller or less | There is a reduction in price. |
| registration | putting a name on an official list | Registration opens on Monday. |
| remedy | a medicine or solution | Honey is a good remedy for a sore throat. |
| rescue | saving someone from danger | The rescue took six hours. |
| responsibility | a duty to look after something; also blame | It's my responsibility to lock the door. |
| retail | selling goods to the public in shops | She works in retail. |
| reunification | joining a country or group together again | German reunification happened in 1990. |
| revision | changing something to improve it; also studying for an exam | I'm doing revision for my test. |
| reward | something given for good work or help | There's a reward for finding the dog. |
| rise | an increase | There has been a rise in prices. |
| routine | the usual way and order in which you do things | Exercise is part of my daily routine. |
| runaway | a person, often a child, who has left home | The police found the runaway. |
| safari | a trip to see wild animals, especially in Africa | We went on safari in Kenya. |
| safeguard | something that protects against harm | Passwords are a safeguard against theft. |
| scan | a medical picture of the inside of the body; also a quick look | The doctor ordered a brain scan. |
| selection | choosing; also a range of things to choose from | The shop has a good selection of wines. |