Actions and events 4
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 |
|---|---|---|
| marathon | a running race of about 42 kilometres; also a very long activity | She ran a marathon. |
| marketing | advertising and selling products | She works in marketing. |
| martial art | a fighting sport like karate or judo | He practises a martial art. |
| massacre | the cruel killing of many people | The massacre shocked the world. |
| massage | rubbing the body to relax the muscles | I had a massage. |
| means | a way of doing something; also money | The bike is my only means of transport. |
| mercy | kindness to someone you could punish | The judge showed mercy. |
| merger | two companies joining together | The merger created a huge bank. |
| microscopy | using a microscope | She is an expert in microscopy. |
| migration | moving from one place to another | Bird migration happens in autumn. |
| misfortune | bad luck | He had the misfortune to lose his job. |
| modernization | making something more modern | The station needs modernization. |
| modification | a small change | We made some modifications to the plan. |
| murmur | a low quiet sound of voices | There was a murmur in the room. |
| mutter | words spoken quietly and unclearly | There was a mutter of complaint. |
| navigation | finding the way | The car has satellite navigation. |
| nomination | officially suggesting someone for a prize or job | The film got three nominations. |
| obedience | doing what you are told | The dog was trained in obedience. |
| obligation | something you must do | You have no obligation to buy. |
| offense | a crime; also hurt feelings | No offense, but I don't like it. |
| outbreak | the sudden start of something bad, like a disease or war | There was an outbreak of flu. |
| outcome | the result | What was the outcome of the meeting? |
| outing | a short trip for pleasure | We went on a family outing. |
| paperwork | work with documents; also the documents | I have a lot of paperwork to do. |
| participation | taking part | Thanks for your participation. |
| peep | a quick look; also a short high sound | Take a peep at this. |
| penalty | a punishment; also a free kick at goal in football | The penalty for speeding is a fine. |
| piracy | attacking ships at sea; also illegally copying films or music | Music piracy is illegal. |
| planning | making plans | The trip needs careful planning. |
| polo | a game played on horses with long sticks | The prince plays polo. |
| prance | a proud, bouncing way of walking | The horse moved with a prance. |
| prevention | stopping something from happening | Prevention is better than cure. |
| procedure | an official way of doing something; also a medical operation | Follow the safety procedure. |
| programming | writing computer programs; also TV or radio programmes | She is learning programming. |
| project | a planned piece of work | We're working on a school project. |