Actions and events 1
34 English words (level C1) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| amplification | making sound louder; also adding more detail | The band uses electric amplification. |
| apprenticeship | a period of learning a skilled job | She did a four-year apprenticeship. |
| billiards | a game played on a table with balls and long sticks | They played billiards after dinner. |
| brainwashing | forcing people to believe something | The cult used brainwashing. |
| bribery | giving or taking bribes | He was arrested for bribery. |
| burst | a sudden short amount of something | She worked in short bursts. |
| carpentry | the work of making things from wood | He learned carpentry from his father. |
| cessation | an end; a stop (formal) | They called for a cessation of fighting. |
| climax | the most exciting or important part | The climax of the film is a car chase. |
| clutch | a tight hold; also the pedal that changes gear in a car | Press the clutch. |
| collaboration | working together | The project is a collaboration between two universities. |
| compliance | following rules or orders | Compliance with the law is required. |
| consultancy | a company that gives expert advice | She works for a management consultancy. |
| debut | a first public performance | She made her debut at 16. |
| degradation | making something worse; also loss of respect | Environmental degradation is a big problem. |
| demolition | destroying a building | The demolition took a week. |
| descent | moving down; also your family origin | The plane began its descent. |
| desertion | leaving someone or the army without permission | He was punished for desertion. |
| detriment | harm | He works long hours to the detriment of his health. |
| digitalization | changing processes to use digital technology | The digitalization of banking is fast. |
| dissection | cutting up a body to study it; also detailed examination | The dissection showed the heart clearly. |
| divergence | a difference; also separating | There is a divergence of opinion. |
| domination | control over others | The empire sought world domination. |
| elaboration | giving more details | The idea needs more elaboration. |
| elevation | height above sea level; also raising | The village is at an elevation of 2,000 metres. |
| exodus | a large number of people leaving at once | There was an exodus of people from the city. |
| exploitation | using people unfairly; also using resources | They protested against the exploitation of workers. |
| fatality | a death in an accident or war | There were no fatalities. |
| firewall | a system that protects a computer network from attacks | The firewall blocked the virus. |
| flicker | an unsteady light; also a brief feeling | There was a flicker of hope. |
| formality | a rule that must be followed; also formal behaviour | The interview is just a formality. |
| fragmentation | breaking into small parts | The fragmentation of the party weakened it. |
| fusion | joining things together | The restaurant serves fusion food. |
| gush | a sudden flow of liquid; also a sudden strong feeling | There was a gush of water. |