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Actions & Events — Lesson 9

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campaign

kæmˈpeɪn

A race between candidates for elective office — the military campaign was successful.

The political campaign lasted three months.

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capture

ˈkæp.tʃɚ

The act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property — the police managed to capture the criminal after a long chase.

The police managed to capture the criminal after a long chase.

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career

kəˈrɪr

A career is a job or series of related jobs that someone does over a long — what career path would you like to follow?

She has built a successful career in marketing.

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cause

kɔːz

Events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something — she had no cause to complain.

What was the cause of the accident?

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ceremony

ˈsɛrəˌmoʊni

A formal event performed on a special occasion — the wedding ceremony was held in the garden.

The wedding ceremony was held in the garden.

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charge

tʃɑːrdʒ

An impetuous rush toward someone or something — my phone is on charge.

There is no charge for delivery.

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chase

tʃeɪs

The act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture — the children like to chase each other in the park.

The dog chases the ball every day.

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clean

kliːn

Not dirty — the room is very clean.

The room is very clean.

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combat

kəmˈbæt

An engagement fought between two military forces — the police are trying to combat crime in the city.

The police are trying to combat crime in the city.

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coming

ˈkʌmɪŋ

The act of drawing spatially closer to something — the bus is coming now.

She is coming home soon.

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commerce

ˈkɑːmɜːrs

The activity of buying and selling goods and services, especially on a large scale — e-commerce has changed how we shop.

E-commerce has changed how we shop.

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conduct

ˈkɑːndʌkt

Manner of acting or controlling yourself — his conduct surprised everyone.

Her conduct during the meeting was professional.

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