Actions and events 1
35 English words (level B2) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| abuse | cruel treatment; also wrong use of something | Drug abuse is a serious problem. |
| accommodation | a place to live or stay | The price includes flights and accommodation. |
| acquisition | getting something; also something you have bought | Language acquisition takes time. |
| adjustment | a small change | I made a few adjustments to the plan. |
| adoption | taking a child into your family; also starting to use something | They chose adoption. |
| advance | progress; also money paid before it is due; in advance: before | Book your tickets in advance. |
| advent | the arrival of something important | The advent of the internet changed everything. |
| assault | a violent attack | He was arrested for assault. |
| athletics | sports like running and jumping | She competes in athletics. |
| attainment | achieving something; also a skill or success | The school measures student attainment. |
| attendance | being present; also the number of people present | Attendance at the meeting was low. |
| ballet | a type of dance that tells a story with music | We went to the ballet. |
| blast | an explosion; also a strong wind; also a great time (informal) | The blast broke all the windows. |
| blend | a mixture | This coffee is a blend of two beans. |
| bombing | an attack with bombs | The bombing destroyed the bridge. |
| boost | something that helps or increases something | The win gave the team a boost. |
| breakdown | when a machine stops working; also when a person becomes very ill from stress | We had a breakdown on the motorway. |
| breakup | the end of a relationship | She was sad after the breakup. |
| burglary | the crime of entering a building to steal | There was a burglary next door. |
| burial | putting a dead body in the ground | The burial took place on Friday. |
| buzz | a low continuous sound like a bee; also excitement | I heard the buzz of a fly. |
| campaign | a planned set of actions to achieve something | They started a campaign to save the park. |
| carnival | a public festival with music and dancing in the streets | We went to the carnival in Rio. |
| catastrophe | a terrible event | The flood was a catastrophe. |
| catering | providing food and drinks for events | Who is doing the catering for the wedding? |
| cause | the reason something happens; also an aim people support | What was the cause of the accident? |
| certification | official proof that someone or something meets a standard | The product needs safety certification. |
| chemotherapy | treatment for cancer with strong drugs | She is having chemotherapy. |
| classification | putting things into groups | The classification of plants is complex. |
| closure | the closing of a business or road; also a feeling that something has ended | The factory closure cost 200 jobs. |
| coaching | training someone in a sport or skill | He gets extra coaching in maths. |
| coincidence | when two things happen together by chance | What a coincidence to see you here! |
| commerce | buying and selling; business | The city is a centre of commerce. |
| completion | finishing something | The building is near completion. |
| compression | pressing something so it becomes smaller | File compression saves space. |