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Actions & Events — Lesson 29

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descent
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descent

dəˈsɛnt
a movement downward
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determination
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determination

dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
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drain
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drain

dreɪn
emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
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duel
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duel

ˈduːəl
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
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erosion
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erosion

ɪˈroʊʒən
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
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excursion
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excursion

ɪkˈskɜːrʒən
a journey taken for pleasure
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feedback
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feedback

ˈfiːdbæk
the process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output
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fumble
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fumble

ˈfʌmbəl
(sports) dropping the ball
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glimpse
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glimpse

ɡlɪmps
a quick look
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hurl
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hurl

hɜːrl
a violent throw
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impress
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impress

ɪmˈpres
the act of coercing someone into government service
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karaoke
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karaoke

ˌkærəˈoʊki
singing popular songs accompanied by a recording of an orchestra (usually in bars or nightclubs)
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