Actions and events 3
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 |
|---|---|---|
| fighting | violent action between people or groups | Fighting broke out in the city. |
| finance | managing money; finances: the money someone has | She works in finance. |
| flash | a sudden bright light; also a light on a camera | There was a flash of lightning. |
| flutter | a quick light movement | There was a flutter of wings. |
| fraud | the crime of cheating people to get money | He was arrested for fraud. |
| gambling | risking money on cards, games or races | Gambling can become an addiction. |
| gasp | a quick breath in because of surprise or pain | There was a gasp from the audience. |
| gaze | a long steady look | She avoided his gaze. |
| grip | a firm hold; also control | Keep a tight grip on the rope. |
| gulp | a large amount swallowed quickly | He drank the water in one gulp. |
| gunshot | the firing of a gun; also the sound | We heard a gunshot. |
| health care | the services that look after people's health | Everyone needs good health care. |
| hijack | taking control of a plane or vehicle by force | The hijack lasted ten hours. |
| holocaust | great destruction and killing; the Holocaust: the murder of Jews by the Nazis | Millions died in the Holocaust. |
| hug | putting your arms around someone | She gave me a big hug. |
| hunting | chasing and killing wild animals; also searching | Hunting is banned here. |
| identification | a document that shows who you are; also recognizing who someone is | Please show your identification. |
| imprisonment | being kept in prison | He got five years' imprisonment. |
| indignity | a situation that makes you feel ashamed or less respected | He suffered the indignity of being searched. |
| infringement | breaking a rule or law | It's an infringement of copyright. |
| injection | putting medicine into the body with a needle | The nurse gave me an injection. |
| interruption | something that stops an activity for a short time | I worked without interruption. |
| intrusion | entering where you are not wanted | The cameras are an intrusion into our privacy. |
| investment | putting money into something to make a profit | A house is a good investment. |
| involvement | taking part in something | He denied any involvement in the crime. |
| judo | a Japanese sport where you throw your opponent to the ground | He has a black belt in judo. |
| jump | jumping; also a sudden increase | There was a big jump in prices. |
| karaoke | singing popular songs to recorded music for fun | We went to a karaoke bar. |
| keystroke | one press of a key on a keyboard | You can save with a single keystroke. |
| landslide | a mass of earth falling down a hill; also a big election win | The road was blocked by a landslide. |
| lawsuit | a case in a court of law | She filed a lawsuit against the company. |
| leap | a big jump; also a big change | It was a huge leap forward. |
| liner | a large passenger ship; also a bag inside a bin | They crossed the Atlantic on a liner. |
| manufacture | making goods in large numbers | The manufacture of cars employs thousands. |
| manufacturing | the business of making goods in factories | Jobs in manufacturing are falling. |