▸ Specimen Drawer
Actions & Events — Lesson 36
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analyses
əˈnæl.ə.sɪz
Analyses are the plural forms of analysis, referring to detailed examinations — she presented her analyses at the conference.
The scientist performed several analyses of the samples.
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analysis
əˈnæl.ə.sɪs
Studying or examining something in detail , in order to discover or understand — some of these arguments need further analysis.
Our financial experts conducted an independent analysis of the investment plan's performance .
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angling
ˈæŋɡlɪŋ
Fishing with a hook and line (and usually a pole) — he went angling at the lake last weekend.
Angling is a popular hobby in many countries.
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annexation
ˌæn.ɪkˈseɪ.ʃən
Incorporation by joining or uniting — historical annexation often led to long-term conflict.
The annexation of the region sparked international controversy.
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annihilation
ˌænɪˈleɪʃən
Destruction by annihilating something — the nuclear bomb caused the total annihilation of the city.
The annihilation of the enemy forces was swift and complete.
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annoying
əˈnɔɪɪŋ
The act of troubling or annoying someone — he's so annoying when he's hungry.
The annoying noise kept me awake all night.
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anticlimax
ˌæntiˈklaɪmæks
A disappointing decline after a previous rise — the concert was a bit of an anticlimax after all the hype.
The concert was a bit of an anticlimax after all the hype.
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antics
ˈæntɪks
A ludicrous or grotesque act done for fun and amusement — his antics during the meeting made it hard to concentrate.
The children's antics kept everyone entertained at the party.
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apocalypse
əˈpɑːkəlɪps
A cosmic cataclysm in which God destroys the ruling powers of evil — the film depicts an apocalypse caused by a deadly virus.
The film depicts an apocalypse caused by a deadly virus.
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appearing
əˈpɪrɪŋ
Formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action — new species are appearing in the region.
The sun is appearing from behind the clouds.
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appeasement
əˈpiːzmənt
The act of appeasing (as by acceding to the demands of) — appeasement only encouraged further demands.
The policy of appeasement failed to prevent World War II.
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application
ˌæp.ləˈkeɪ.ʃən
The act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose — a letter of application.
a letter of application
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