Actions and events 5
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 |
|---|---|---|
| prom | a formal dance party for students at the end of the school year | Who are you going to the prom with? |
| pulse | the beat of the heart you can feel in your wrist | The nurse checked my pulse. |
| punch | a hit with the fist; also a fruit drink | He took a punch to the face. |
| purchase | something you buy; also buying | Keep the receipt for your purchase. |
| pursuit | trying to get something; also chasing | the pursuit of happiness |
| rattle | a series of short knocking sounds; also a baby's toy | The baby shook her rattle. |
| ravage | ravages: the damage caused by something | the ravages of war |
| recreation | activities done for fun in free time | The park is used for recreation. |
| reform | a change to improve a system | The government promised tax reform. |
| rehearsal | a practice before a performance | We have a rehearsal tonight. |
| reinforcement | making stronger; reinforcements: extra soldiers or police | The police called for reinforcements. |
| rejection | not being accepted | He was hurt by the rejection. |
| relay | a race where team members run one after another | Our team won the relay. |
| repetition | doing or saying something again | Learning needs repetition. |
| replacement | a person or thing that takes the place of another | We need a replacement for the broken part. |
| resistance | fighting against something; also a force that slows movement | There was strong resistance to the plan. |
| respiration | breathing | The doctor checked his respiration. |
| retreat | moving back away from danger; also a quiet place | The army was in retreat. |
| revenge | hurting someone because they hurt you | He wanted revenge. |
| revival | becoming popular or strong again | There's a revival of interest in vinyl. |
| revolution | a violent change of government; also a big change | The French Revolution began in 1789. |
| rite | a traditional ceremony, often religious | Marriage is an important rite. |
| ritual | a ceremony; also something you always do in the same way | Morning coffee is my daily ritual. |
| saving | an amount of money not spent; savings: money you have saved | I spent all my savings. |
| setback | a problem that delays progress | The injury was a setback. |
| sexism | unfair treatment of people because of their sex | There is still sexism at work. |
| shift | a change; also a period of work | She works the night shift. |
| shipping | sending goods; also ships in general | Shipping is free. |
| shooting | firing a gun, especially killing someone | There was a shooting in the city. |
| shoplifting | stealing from shops | She was arrested for shoplifting. |
| slap | a hit with an open hand | She gave him a slap. |
| slaughter | killing animals for food; also killing many people cruelly | the slaughter of innocent people |
| snore | a loud noise some people make when sleeping | I heard loud snores. |
| solo | music played or sung by one person | She sang a solo. |
| spark | a very small piece of fire; also a small amount of a quality | A spark started the fire. |