Actions and events 2
33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| honk | the sound of a car horn or a goose | We heard the honk of a car. |
| induction | an introduction to a new job; also a way of reasoning | New staff have a week of induction. |
| inheritance | money or property received after someone dies | She spent her inheritance on a house. |
| injustice | unfair treatment | They fight against injustice. |
| lapse | a small mistake; also a period of time | It was a lapse of concentration. |
| maneuver | a careful movement; also a clever plan | Parking needs a tricky maneuver. |
| manicure | a treatment to make hands and nails look nice | She had a manicure. |
| manipulation | controlling someone in an unfair way; also handling something skilfully | It was emotional manipulation. |
| neutralization | making something have no effect | the neutralization of the acid |
| paywall | a system that stops you reading website content unless you pay | The article is behind a paywall. |
| pedicure | a treatment to make feet and toenails look nice | She had a pedicure. |
| persecution | cruel treatment because of beliefs or race | They fled persecution. |
| plunge | a sudden fall; also a quick jump into water | There was a plunge in sales. |
| reassurance | words that stop someone worrying | She needed reassurance. |
| relapse | becoming ill again after getting better | He had a relapse. |
| restoration | repairing something old; also bringing back | The restoration of the church took years. |
| retention | keeping something | Staff retention is a problem. |
| roundup | a summary of news; also gathering animals or people together | Here's the weekly news roundup. |
| rumble | a deep continuous sound | We heard the rumble of thunder. |
| rustle | a soft sound like dry leaves moving | I heard a rustle in the bushes. |
| sacrifice | giving up something important for something else | Parents make many sacrifices. |
| salvation | being saved from danger or sin | The rescue boat was our salvation. |
| scramble | a hurried, disorganized rush to get something | There was a scramble for seats. |
| scrutiny | careful examination | The plan is under close scrutiny. |
| sequel | a book or film that continues a story | The sequel was better than the first film. |
| socialization | learning how to behave in society | School plays a role in socialization. |
| somersault | a roll forward with your feet going over your head | She did a somersault. |
| sponsorship | financial support from a sponsor | The event needs sponsorship. |
| stretching | exercises that stretch the muscles | Do some stretching before running. |
| swap | an exchange | Let's do a swap. |
| tread | the pattern on a tyre; also the sound of footsteps | The tyre has worn tread. |
| ventilation | a system for bringing in fresh air | The kitchen has poor ventilation. |
| verdict | a decision in a court case; also an opinion | The jury reached a verdict. |