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Actions & Events — Lesson 11

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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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defeat

dɪˈfiːt

An unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest — our team defeated the champions 3-0.

Our team defeated the champions 3-0.

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difficulty

ˈdɪfɪkəlti

An effort that is inconvenient — I had difficulty understanding the lecture.

I had difficulty understanding the lecture.

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discount

ˈdɪskaʊnt

A reduction in the usual price of something, often offered as a percentage or — can I get a discount if I buy five?

Can I get a discount if I buy five?

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discuss

dɪˈskʌs

An athletic competition in which a disk-shaped object is thrown as far as possible — let's discuss this later.

We discussed the problem at the meeting.

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divorce

dɪˈvɔːrs

The legal dissolution of a marriage — she asked for a divorce in court.

They decided to get a divorce after ten years of marriage.

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doom

duːm

An unpleasant or disastrous destiny — he predicted doom for the failing company.

The ancient prophecy spoke of the kingdom's doom.

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double

ˈdʌbəl

A base hit on which the batter stops safely at second base — she ordered a double espresso.

The room is double the size of mine.

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drive

draɪv

Operate a vehicle and control its movement — she can drive a car.

I drive to work every day.

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dump

dʌmp

A coarse term for defecation — don't just dump your clothes on the floor.

We took the old furniture to the local dump.

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duty

ˈduːti

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; ; — John D.Rockefeller Jr

It is your duty to help others.

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eager

ˈiːɡər

Having or showing a strong desire or enthusiasm for something — he is eager for success.

She was eager to start her new job.

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effort

ˈɛfɚt

Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something — please make an effort to arrive on time tomorrow.

It took a lot of effort to move the heavy boxes by himself.

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