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Actions & Events — Lesson 18
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pulse
pʌls
The rhythmic beating of the heart or arteries, felt as a regular movement under the skin — I can feel my pulse in my neck.
The doctor felt my pulse to check my heart rate.
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punch
pʌntʃ
(boxing) a blow with the fist — if you punch me, I'll call the police.
He punched the wall in frustration.
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push
pʊʃ
Use force to move something or someone away from you or from its current position — please push the door open.
Please push the door open.
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put
pʊt
Move or place something in a particular position or location — where did you put my keys?
Please put the book on the table.
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race
reɪs
A competition between people, animals, or vehicles to see which one is the fastest — let's have a race to the corner.
He won the race by a few seconds.
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raid
reɪd
A sudden short attack — enemy planes launched a surprise raid on the city.
The police carried out a raid on the warehouse at dawn.
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recreation
ˌrekriˈeɪʃən
An activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates — swimming is a popular summer recreation.
Swimming is a popular summer recreation.
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reform
rɪˈfɔːrm
A change for the better as a result of correcting abuses — educational reform has been a major topic of debate.
The government introduced reforms to the healthcare system.
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repair
rɪˈper
The act of putting something in working order again — can you repair my phone?
Can you repair my phone?
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repeat
rɪˈpiːt
An event that repeats — please don't repeat what I've just told you to anyone else.
Would you mind repeating what you just said?
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rescue
ˈrɛskjuː
Recovery or preservation from loss or danger — rescue workers arrived within minutes of the accident.
The firefighters rescued the family from the burning building.
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revenge
rɪˈvendʒ
Action taken in return for an injury or offense — she plotted her revenge in secret.
He wanted revenge after being insulted by his colleague.
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