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Actions & Events — Lesson 27

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breakdown

ˈbreɪk.daʊn

The act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue — most fouls in rugby are committed at the breakdown.

I had a breakdown (= my car stopped working ) in the middle of the road .

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buzz

bʌz

Sound of rapid vibration — the phone gave a loud buzz on the table.

I could hear the buzz of bees in the garden.

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cackle

ˈkækəl

The sound made by a hen after laying an egg — the witch cackled as she stirred her cauldron.

The witch cackled as she stirred her cauldron.

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calling

ˈkɔlɪŋ

The particular occupation for which you are trained — she felt a calling to work with children and became a teacher.

Teaching is often described as a calling rather than just a job.

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campfire

ˈkæmpaɪr

A small outdoor fire for warmth or cooking (as at a camp) — let's build a campfire at the beach.

We sat around the campfire and told stories.

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cancellation

ˌkænsəˈleɪʃən

The act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement — I had to request a cancellation of my hotel reservation.

The airline announced the cancellation of several flights due to bad weather.

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carnival

ˈkɑːrnɪvəl

A festival marked by merrymaking and processions — the carnival takes place every February in our city.

The carnival takes place every February in our city.

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catering

ˈkeɪ.t̬ər.ɪŋ

Providing food and services — we ordered catering for the office party.

The company specializes in wedding catering.

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census

ˈsensəs

A periodic count of the population — the government conducts a national census every ten years.

The government conducts a national census every ten years.

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checkup

ˈtʃekʌp

A medical examination to check someone's health or the condition of something — I need to go for a checkup at the doctor's office.

I need to go for a checkup at the doctor's office.

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chewing

ˈtʃuːɪŋ

Biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow — the dog is chewing on a bone.

She was chewing gum on the bus.

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chorus

ˈkɔːrəs

Any utterance produced simultaneously by a group — I love the chorus of this song.

The school chorus performed beautifully at the concert.

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