▸ Specimen Drawer

Actions & Events — Lesson 25

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Browse the cards below, then start a play round — five minutes of quick drills that lock each word into memory.

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wipe

waɪp

The act of rubbing or wiping — please wipe the table before dinner.

Please wipe the table before dinner.

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wrestle

ˈrɛ.səl

The act of engaging in close hand-to-hand combat — they had a fierce wrestle.

They had a fierce wrestle

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yield

jiːld

Production of a certain amount — drivers must yield to oncoming traffic.

The farm yields a good harvest every year.

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zoom

zuːm

A rapid rise — can you zoom in on that building?

The motorcycle zoomed past the school.

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abandonment

əˈbændənmənt

The act of giving something up — his abandonment of his responsibilities upset everyone.

The abandonment of the old building worried the neighbors.

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action

ˈæk.ʃən

Something done (usually as opposed to something said) — we need to take action immediately.

We need to take action immediately.

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admission

ədˈmɪʃən

The act of admitting someone to enter — the admission fee is $20 for adults.

The admission fee is $20 for adults.

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adoption

əˈdɑp.ʃən

The act of accepting with approval; favorable reception — the adoption of new technology has improved efficiency.

They decided to adopt a child from the orphanage.

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allegiance

əˈliːdʒəns

The act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action — she swore allegiance to her country.

The soldiers pledged their allegiance to the flag.

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assignment

əˈsaɪnmənt

A duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces) — she submitted her assignment on time.

I have an assignment to complete by Friday.

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attendance

əˈtɛndəns

The act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.) — your attendance at the meeting is required.

Your attendance at the meeting is required.

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audible

ˈɔːdəbəl

Able to be heard — she let out an audible sigh.

The speaker's voice was barely audible.

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