▸ Specimen Drawer

Actions & Events — Lesson 22

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study

ˈstʌdi

Spend time learning about a subject by reading, practising, or being taught — I study English every day.

I study English every day.

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stumble

ˈstʌmbəl

An unsteady uneven gait — she stumbled on the uneven pavement and nearly fell.

She stumbled on the uneven pavement and nearly fell.

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success

səkˈses

An event that accomplishes its intended purpose — both films have been a big box-office success.

The success of almost any project depends largely on its manager .

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suicide

ˈsuːəsaɪd

The act of killing yourself — he committed suicide last year.

The suicide rate has increased in recent years.

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survey

ˈsɜːrveɪ

A detailed critical inspection — the team conducted a survey of the area.

The team conducted a survey of the area.

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swap

swɑːp

An equal exchange — can we swap these two cards?

I swapped my book with my friend.

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swell

swel

The undulating movement of the surface of the open sea — the numbers have swelled significantly this year.

The numbers have swelled significantly this year.

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swim

swɪm

The act of swimming; — I can swim very well.

I can swim very well.

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task

tæsk

Any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted — she took her assistant to task for/over her carelessness.

We usually ask interviewees to perform a few simple tasks on the computer just to test their aptitude .

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tennis

ˈtenɪs

A sport played between two or four players who hit a ball over a net using rackets — we watched tennis on TV.

I play tennis every weekend.

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therapy

ˈθɛrəpi

(medicine) the act of caring for someone (as by medication or remedial training etc.) — physical therapy helped him regain movement in his leg.

She started therapy after the accident to help with her recovery.

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throw

θroʊ

Send something through the air with force using a movement of the arm, or to — don't throw it away, we might need it later.

She threw the ball to her friend.

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