▸ Specimen Drawer

Actions & Events — Lesson 16

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knock

nɑk

The sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing) — knock before you enter.

Someone is knocking at the door.

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leap

liːp

A light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards — the cat leaped onto the table.

The cat leaped onto the table.

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lift

lɪft

The act of giving temporary assistance — can you lift this box for me?

Can you lift this box for me?

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market

ˈmɑːrkɪt

A market is a place, often outdoors, where people buy and sell goods such as — let's go to the market to buy some fruit.

I buy fresh vegetables at the market every Saturday.

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measure

ˈmeʒɚ

Any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal — can you measure the length of this table?

Can you measure the length of this table?

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medical

ˈmedɪkəl

Relating to the practice of medicine, doctors, or medical treatment — she works in the medical field.

I need to see a medical professional.

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meet

miːt

A meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held — would you like to meet my sister?

They met at work .

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melt

mɛlt

The process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid — the ice cream melts quickly in the sun.

The ice cream melts quickly in the sun.

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mercy

ˈmɜːrsi

Compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is in one's power to punish or harm — they begged for mercy.

The judge showed mercy and gave him a lighter sentence.

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miracle

ˈmɪrəkəl

Any amazing or wonderful occurrence — the doctors called her recovery a miracle.

The doctors called her recovery a miracle.

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mistake

məˈsteɪk

A wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention — I made a mistake in my calculation.

I made a mistake in my calculation.

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move

muv

The act of deciding to do something — please move your chair closer to the table.

Please move your chair closer to the table.

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