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Actions & Events — Lesson 31
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abolition
ˌæbəˈlɪʃən
Officially ending or stopping something, especially slavery or a practice that — the abolition of slavery was a major milestone in history.
The abolition of slavery was a major milestone in history.
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abortion
əˈbɔːrʃən
Termination of pregnancy — she had an abortion at twelve weeks.
Many countries have laws regulating abortion.
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abseil
ˈæbseɪl
The technique of descending a steep vertical surface, such as a rock face or — the climbers used an abseil to get down from the summit.
The climbers used an abseil to get down from the summit.
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abuses
əˈbjuːsɪz
Cruel or inhumane treatment — the report documented human rights abuses in the region.
The report documented human rights abuses in the region.
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accession
əkˈseʃən
A process of increasing by addition (as to a collection or group) — her accession to the club brought new ideas.
The king's accession to the throne marked a new era.
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accommodation
əˌkɑːməˈdeɪʃən
Making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances — we booked our accommodation three months in advance.
The hotel offers accommodations for up to 500 guests.
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accompaniment
əˈkʌmpənɪmənt
An event or situation that happens at the same time as or in connection with another — she sang with guitar accompaniment.
The piano accompaniment was beautiful.
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accomplishment
əˈkʌmplɪʃmənt
The action of accomplishing something — learning a new language is a great accomplishment.
Learning a new language is a great accomplishment.
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accomplishments
əˈkʌmplɪʃmənts
The action of accomplishing something — what are your biggest accomplishments so far?
Her accomplishments in science earned her a Nobel Prize.
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accountancy
əˈkaʊntənsi
The work or profession of recording, classifying, and reporting financial transactions — she studied accountancy at university.
She studied accountancy at university.
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accretion
əˈkriːʃən
An increase by natural growth or addition — the accretion of wealth allowed the company to expand internationally.
The accretion of sediment formed the river delta over thousands of years.
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acculturation
əˌkʌltʃəˈreɪʃən
The adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture — acculturation can be a gradual process that takes several generations.
The acculturation of immigrants often involves learning a new language and adopting local customs.
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