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Actions & Events — Lesson 24

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try

tɹaɪ

Earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something — don't try to fool me.

I will try to learn Arabic.

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usage

ˈjuː.sɪdʒ

The act of using — a guide to common English usage.

a guide to common English usage

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venture

ˈvɛntʃɚ

Any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome — starting a restaurant is a risky venture.

Their new business venture was very successful.

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verdict

ˈvɜːrdɪkt

A decision made by a jury or judge at the end of a trial, especially in — the verdict was guilty on all counts.

The jury reached a unanimous verdict after three days of deliberations.

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victory

ˈvɪktɔɹi

A successful ending of a struggle or contest — she raised her arms in victory.

They celebrated their victory in the championship.

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violence

ˈvaɪələns

An act of aggression (as one against a person who resists) — he was injured in the violence.

There is too much violence in today's society.

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voyage

ˈvɔɪədʒ

An act of traveling by water — the spacecraft began its voyage to Mars.

The voyage across the Atlantic took two weeks.

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walk

wɔːk

Move on foot — let's walk in the park.

I walk my dog twice a day.

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war

wɔːr

The waging of armed conflict against an enemy — civil war broke out in 1947.

The two countries went to war over a border dispute.

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wave

weɪv

A moving ridge of water on the surface of the sea, ocean, or other body of water — she swam under the wave.

The waves crashed against the shore.

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welfare

ˈwelfɛr

Governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need — the doctor asked about the patient's welfare.

The government has programs to help families on welfare.

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win

wɪn

A victory (as in a race or other competition) — he wants to win the lottery.

She won the race.

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