▸ Specimen Drawer

Actions & Events — Lesson 8

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Fast recall sprint

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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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avenue

ˈævənuː

A line of approach — fifth Avenue is famous for its luxury shops.

We strolled down the avenue towards the cathedral.

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baseball

ˈbeɪsbɔːl

A team sport played with a bat and ball, popular especially in the United — he bought a new baseball glove.

My father took me to watch a baseball game last weekend.

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battle

ˈbætəl

A hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war — soldiers died in the battle.

The battle lasted three days.

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behavior

bɪˈheɪvjɚ

Manner of acting or controlling yourself — his behavior was very polite.

His behavior was very polite.

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blast

blæst

A very long fly ball — the rocket launch created a huge blast.

The bomb blast destroyed several buildings.

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bloom

bluːm

The organic process of bearing flowers — she has a healthy bloom in her cheeks.

The roses are in full bloom this spring.

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boost

buːst

The act of giving hope or support to someone — the new marketing campaign will boost sales.

The new marketing campaign will boost sales.

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bother

ˈbɑðər

An angry disturbance — he didn't bother to call back.

Don't bother me right now, I'm busy.

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break

breɪk

Some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity — let's break for lunch.

Be careful not to break the glass.

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breath

brɛθ

The process of taking in and expelling air during breathing — take a deep breath.

Take a deep breath.

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burial

ˈbɛriəl

The ritual placing of a corpse in a grave — the burial was held at the local cemetery.

The burial was held at the local cemetery.

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burst

bɝːst

The act of exploding or bursting — water burst from the broken pipe.

The balloon burst with a loud pop.

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