Actions and events 2
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 |
|---|---|---|
| conquest | taking control of a place by force | The Norman conquest of England was in 1066. |
| conversion | a change from one form to another | The conversion of the barn into a house took a year. |
| cooperation | working together | Thank you for your cooperation. |
| courtesy | polite behaviour | He showed courtesy to everyone. |
| creation | making something new; also something made | The creation of the park took two years. |
| cruelty | cruel behaviour | Cruelty to animals is illegal. |
| cybercrime | crime done using computers or the internet | Cybercrime is increasing. |
| defeat | losing a game, fight or war | It was their first defeat of the season. |
| destiny | what will happen in the future, as if already decided | He believes it was his destiny. |
| disappearance | when someone or something disappears | Police are investigating her disappearance. |
| discharge | allowing someone to leave a hospital or the army; also releasing liquid or gas | He's waiting for his discharge from hospital. |
| distortion | a change that makes something wrong or unclear | His story was a distortion of the facts. |
| diversion | a different route because a road is closed; also something that takes attention away | Follow the diversion signs. |
| divorce | the legal end of a marriage | Her parents got a divorce. |
| doom | death or a very bad situation that cannot be avoided | The ship sailed to its doom. |
| double | a person who looks just like another; also a room for two | He is his father's double. |
| downfall | a sudden loss of power or success; also the cause of it | Pride was his downfall. |
| drain | a pipe that carries away dirty water | The drain is blocked. |
| duel | a fight between two people, often with guns or swords | They fought a duel at dawn. |
| embrace | a hug | They held each other in a warm embrace. |
| emergence | the start or appearance of something | the emergence of new technology |
| endeavor | a serious effort or attempt | Science is a human endeavor. |
| engagement | an agreement to marry; also an arrangement to meet | They announced their engagement. |
| enterprise | a business; also the ability to think of new projects | She runs a small enterprise. |
| eruption | when a volcano sends out fire and rock | The eruption destroyed the village. |
| evacuation | moving people out of a dangerous place | The evacuation took two hours. |
| evaluation | judging the value or quality of something | Each employee gets a yearly evaluation. |
| evil | great wickedness; also something very bad | The battle between good and evil. |
| excursion | a short trip for pleasure | We went on an excursion to the island. |
| execution | killing someone as a legal punishment; also carrying out a plan | The execution of the project was excellent. |
| expansion | becoming bigger | The company plans an expansion. |
| expedition | a long organized trip, often to explore | They went on an expedition to the Arctic. |
| factor | one thing that affects a result | Price is an important factor. |
| fate | a power that some believe controls events; also what happens to someone | Nobody knows his fate. |
| feat | an impressive achievement | Climbing Everest is an amazing feat. |