▸ Specimen Drawer

Actions & Events — Lesson 4

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sale

seɪl

Exchanging goods or property for money — she made a sale at the market.

The sale of the house took three months.

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course

kɔːrs

Education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings — I'm taking an English course.

I'm taking an English course.

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job

dʒɑːb

The regular work that a person does to earn money — a temporary / permanent job.

a temporary / permanent job

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process

ˈprɑː.ses

A particular course of action intended to achieve a result — the manufacturing process takes about two weeks.

The manufacturing process takes about two weeks.

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training

ˈtreɪnɪŋ

Activity leading to skilled behavior — she received training in first aid.

She received training in first aid.

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practice

ˈpræk.tɪs

A customary way of operation or behavior — it's common practice in the States to tip the hairdresser.

How do you intend to put these proposals into practice, Mohamed?

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approach

əˈproʊtʃ

Ideas or actions intended to deal with a problem or situation — as we approached the city, the traffic became heavier.

As we approached the city, the traffic became heavier.

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safari

səˈfɛɹi

An overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa) — we went on a safari in Kenya last summer.

We went on a safari in Kenya last summer.

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worst

wɜːrst

The least favorable outcome — he was the worst student in the class.

This is the worst movie I've ever seen.

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purchase

ˈpɜːrtʃəs

The acquisition of something for payment — I want to purchase a new car.

I want to purchase a new car.

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tap

tæp

The sound made by a gentle blow — she tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention.

She tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention.

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lesson

ˈles.ən

A period of time in which a person is taught about a subject or how to do something — there is a lesson for all parents in this tragic accident.

How can we make science lessons more interesting ?

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