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Actions & Events — Lesson 17

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noise

nɔɪz

Sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound) — please don't make so much noise.

The noise from the street kept me awake.

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occasion

əˈkeɪ.ʒən

An event that occurs at a critical time — I seem to remember that on that occasion he was with his wife.

We met on several occasions to discuss the issue .

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pass

pæs

(baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls — the bus passed the school.

The bus passed the school.

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passage

ˈpæsɪdʒ

The act of passing from one state or place to the next — the secret passage led to a hidden room.

We walked through a dark passage to reach the garden.

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path

pæθ

A course of conduct — there is a path that leads to the beach.

We walked along the narrow path through the forest.

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penalty

ˈpenəlti

The act of punishing — there is a penalty for late payment of taxes.

The company had to pay a heavy penalty for the mistake.

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plunge

plʌndʒ

A brief swim in water — she took a deep breath and plunged into the cold lake.

She took a deep breath and plunged into the cold lake.

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preparation

ˌprep.əˈreɪ.ʃən

The activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose — she is doing her exam preparation.

The preparation of the meal took all afternoon.

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pretend

prɪˈtɛnd

The enactment of a pretense — they pretend that everything is fine.

She pretends to be asleep.

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primary

ˈpraɪ.mer.i

A preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen — the primary stages of development.

The Red Cross's primary concern is to preserve and protect human life .

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progress

ˈprɑːɡrɛs

Gradual improvement or growth or development — we need to report our progress to the manager.

Students have made great progress in their language studies.

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pull

pʊl

Use force to move something toward you or in a particular direction — please pull the door open.

Please pull the door open.

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