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Actions & Events — Lesson 35

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airlift

ˈɛrlɪft

An airlift is the transportation of people or goods by aircraft, especially in — supplies were flown in by airlift when the roads were blocked.

The government organized an airlift to deliver food to the earthquake victims.

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allegiances

əˈliːdʒənsɪz

The act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action — the soldiers swore their allegiances to the nation.

His allegiances to his homeland never wavered, even in difficult times.

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alms

ɑmz

Money or goods contributed to the poor — she gave alms to the beggar at the temple gates.

The monks collected alms from the villagers each morning.

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alteration

ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃən

An event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another — the alteration to the dress made it fit perfectly.

The alteration to the dress made it fit perfectly.

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alterations

ˌɔːltəˈreɪʃənz

An event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another — we need to discuss the alterations before we proceed.

The alterations to the plan were approved by the committee.

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altering

ˈɔltərɪŋ

The sterilization of an animal — she is altering the length of her dress.

She is altering the length of her dress.

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amble

ˈæmbəl

A leisurely walk (usually in some public place) — we ambled along the river bank.

We ambled along the river bank.

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ambush

ˈæm.bʌʃ

The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise — the soldiers walked straight into an ambush.

The soldiers walked straight into an ambush.

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ambushes

ˈæm.bʊʃ.ɪz

The act of concealing yourself and lying in wait to attack by surprise — the soldiers waited in the bushes for the ambush.

The soldiers waited in the bushes for the ambush.

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amendment

əˈmendmənt

The act of amending or correcting — they voted on the amendment to the bill.

The government proposed an amendment to the constitution.

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amendments

əˈmendmənts

The act of amending or correcting — they voted on amendments to the original bill.

The Senate debated several proposed amendments to the constitution.

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amplitude

ˈæmplɪtuːd

(physics) the maximum displacement of a periodic wave — we need to increase the amplitude of the electrical signal.

The amplitude of the sound wave determined how loud it would be.

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