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Actions & Events — Lesson 10

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conflict

ˈkɑnflɪkt

An open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals); --Thomas Paine — the soldiers were sent to the conflict zone.

There was a conflict between the two families over the inheritance.

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contest

ˈkɑːntest

An occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants — the football contest was very exciting.

She won first prize in the singing contest.

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crawl

krɑːl

A very slow movement — we had to crawl through a narrow tunnel.

The baby crawled across the floor.

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crime

kraɪm

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act — he was convicted of a serious crime.

Committing a crime is against the law.

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crouch

kraʊtʃ

The act of bending low with the limbs close to the body — the cat crouched behind the fence.

The cat crouched behind the fence.

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cruise

kruːz

An ocean trip taken for pleasure — my parents went on their honeymoon cruise.

We're taking a cruise to Alaska this summer.

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custom

ˈkʌs.təm

Accepted or habitual practice — it's our custom to celebrate birthdays with cake.

In many countries, it's a custom to remove shoes before entering a house.

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damage

ˈdæmɪdʒ

The occurrence of a change for the worse — how much damage was there?

The storm caused a lot of damage to the roof.

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deal

diːl

A particular instance of buying or selling — it's a great deal on this new car.

We made a deal to split the profits equally.

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death

deθ

The event of dying or departure from life — many people fear death.

Death is a natural part of life.

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decision

dɪˈsɪʒən

The act of making up your mind about something — she made the right decision.

I need to make a decision about my future.

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decline

dɪˈklaɪn

Change toward something smaller or lower — she declined his offer of a drink.

She declined his offer of a drink.

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