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Actions & Events — Lesson 30

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scramble

ˈskɹæmbəl

An unceremonious and disorganized struggle — the children scrambled up the hill.

The children scrambled up the hill.

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scrape

skreɪp

A harsh noise made by scraping — I'll scrape the snow from the car windshield.

She scraped the paint off the old table.

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appalling

əˈpælɪŋ

An experience that appalls — the living conditions in the camp were appalling.

The living conditions in the camp were appalling.

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boring

ˈbɔːrɪŋ

The act of drilling — this movie is so boring.

This movie is so boring.

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offensive

əˈfɛnsɪv

The action of attacking an enemy — his offensive remarks upset many people.

His offensive remarks upset many people.

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slight

slaɪt

A deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval) — there was a slight delay in the train schedule.

There was a slight delay in the train schedule.

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sparkling

ˈspɑrklɪŋ

A rapid change in brightness; a brief spark or flash — she wore a sparkling diamond ring.

The champagne was sparkling in the sunlight.

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starving

ˈstɑːrvɪŋ

The act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine — I'm starving! Can we eat now?

I'm starving! Can we eat now?

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willing

ˈwɪlɪŋ

The act of making a choice — he seemed willing to accept the offer.

Are you willing to help me with this project?

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withering

ˈwɪðərɪŋ

Any weakening or degeneration (especially through lack of use) — his withering criticism left everyone feeling defeated.

The withering flowers in the vase needed water immediately.

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worrying

ˈwɜrɪŋ

The act of harassing someone — the worrying news made everyone anxious.

The worrying news made everyone anxious.

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ablution

əˈbluːʃən

The ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels — muslims make ablution before prayer.

The priest performed his ablutions before the service.

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