▸ Specimen Drawer

Actions & Events — Lesson 2

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work

wɝːk

An activity , such as a job , that a person uses physical or mental effort to — I've got so much work to do.

I've got so much work to do.

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support

səˈpɔːrt

The activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities — can you support this plan?

My family always supports my decisions.

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best

The supreme effort one can make — he's one of our best students.

This is the best meal I've ever had.

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sex

sɛks

Activities associated with sexual intercourse — what sex is your pet?

What sex is your pet?

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research

ˈriːsɜːrtʃ

Systematic investigation to establish facts — he works in medical research.

She is doing research on climate change.

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games

ɡeɪmz

A contest with rules to determine a winner — we played board games all evening.

The children love playing games in the park.

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management

ˈmænɪdʒmənt

The act of managing something — she works in management at a large company.

Good management is essential for any successful business.

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travel

ˈtrævəl

Go from one place to another, especially over a long distance or to a foreign country — I love to travel to new countries.

I love to travel to new countries.

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using

ˈju.zɪŋ

An act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly) — capitalistic exploitation of the working class.

Capitalistic exploitation of the working class

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education

ˌɛdʒəˈkeɪʃən

The activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill — she received a university education.

She received a university education.

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design

dɪˈzaɪn

The way something is planned and made, including its appearance, structure, and — she works in fashion design.

The design of this building is very modern.

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shipping

ˈʃɪpɪŋ

The commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials — shipping costs have increased this year.

The company handles international shipping.

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