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Actions & Events — Lesson 33

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adherence

ədˈhɪrəns

Faithful support for a cause or political party or religion — adherence to safety regulations prevents accidents.

The doctor emphasized the patient's adherence to the medication schedule.

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adjournment

əˈdʒɜrnənt

The termination of a meeting — they requested an adjournment to review the new documents.

The judge announced a short adjournment until tomorrow morning.

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adjudication

əˌdʒuːdɪˈkeɪʃən

The formal process of making a decision or judgment, especially in a court of — she awaited the adjudication of her insurance claim.

The adjudication of the dispute took several months to complete.

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adjustment

əˈdʒʌstmənt

Making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances — the adjustment period was quite difficult.

She made some adjustments to the plan.

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adjustments

əˈdʒʌstmənts

Making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances — the adjustments were minor but effective.

The mechanic made several adjustments to the engine.

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administration

ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən

The process of organizing, managing, or overseeing something, such as a — she works in hospital administration.

The administration of the school is very efficient.

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administrations

ədˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃənz

The process or act of managing, organizing, or overseeing something, especially — the university administrations met to discuss the new policy.

Several administrations have tried to reform the education system.

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admissions

ədˈmɪʃənz

The act of admitting someone to enter — admissions have increased by 10 percent this year.

The university admissions office opens in September.

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adultery

əˈdʌltəri

Extramarital sex that willfully and maliciously interferes with marriage relations — he was accused of adultery by his wife.

Adultery is grounds for divorce in many countries.

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advances

ədˈvænsɪz

A movement forward — scientists reported new advances in cancer treatment.

There have been significant advances in medical research.

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advent

ˈædvɛnt

Arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous) — with the advent of spring, the flowers began to bloom.

The advent of the internet transformed how people communicate worldwide.

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adventures

ədˈventʃɚz

A wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) — she went on adventures in the mountains.

We had many adventures during our trip across Europe.

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