▸ Specimen Drawer

Actions & Events — Lesson 7

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Browse the cards below, then start a play round — five minutes of quick drills that lock each word into memory.

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blink

blɪŋk

A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly — don't forget to blink - your eyes will get dry.

I blinked when the light hit my eyes.

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selling

ˈselɪŋ

The exchange of goods for an agreed sum of money — she works in selling and marketing.

Selling is my main source of income.

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worship

ˈwɜrʃɪp

The activity of worshipping — christians worship on Sundays.

Christians worship on Sundays.

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accident

ˈæksɪdənt

An unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury — there was a car accident on the highway.

There was a car accident on the highway.

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advance

ədˈvæns

A movement forward — can we advance the meeting to Monday?

The team advanced to the next round.

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adventure

ədˈvɛntʃər

A wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) — her trip to Africa was a real adventure.

We went on an adventure in the mountains.

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arrest

əˈrest

The act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal) — the arrest was carried out peacefully.

The police made an arrest at the scene of the crime.

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assault

əˈsɔːlt

Close fighting during the culmination of a military attack — she was a victim of sexual assault.

The police arrested him for assault.

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assist

əˈsɪst

Help someone to do something — can you assist me with this task?

Can you assist me with this task?

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attack

əˈtæk

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) — she survived the attack.

The army launched an attack at dawn.

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attempt

əˈtempt

Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something — I will attempt to solve this problem.

I will attempt to solve this problem.

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auction

ˈɔːkʃən

A public sale where goods or property are sold to the highest bidder, often — she bid on the painting at an art auction.

The antique vase was sold at auction for a high price.

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