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Actions & Events — Lesson 19

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reward

rɪˈwɔːrd

A recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing — he was given a cash reward of $100.

She received a reward for her hard work.

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ride

raɪd

A journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile) — I ride my bike to school every day.

I ride my bike to school every day.

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rise

raɪz

A growth in strength or number or importance — the temperature will rise again tomorrow.

The sun rises in the east every morning.

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roar

rɔːr

A deep prolonged loud noise — the lion roared loudly in the jungle.

The lion roared loudly in the jungle.

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role

roʊl

The actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group — what is your role in this project?

She played the role of Hamlet in the school play.

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roll

roʊl

Rotary motion of an object around its own axis — I bought a cheese roll for lunch.

I bought a cheese roll for lunch.

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routine

ruːˈtiːn

An unvarying or habitual method or procedure — she has a daily routine of waking up at 6 a.m. and jogging.

She has a daily routine of waking up at 6 a.m. and jogging.

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run

rʌn

Move at a speed faster than walking by lifting the feet off the ground in quick steps — we had to run to catch the train.

She runs five kilometres every morning.

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rush

rʌʃ

The act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner — we need to rush to catch the train.

We need to rush to catch the train.

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scan

skæn

The act of scanning; systematic examination of a prescribed region — the doctor scanned the patient's body for injuries.

The doctor scanned the patient's body for injuries.

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seek

siːk

The movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk — they seek happiness in life.

I seek answers to my questions.

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sell

sɛl

The activity of persuading someone to buy — I want to sell my car.

I want to sell my car.

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