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Actions & Events — Lesson 29
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descent
descent
dəˈsɛnt
a movement downward
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determination
determination
dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
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drain
drain
dreɪn
emptying something accomplished by allowing liquid to run out of it
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duel
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
erosion
ɪˈroʊʒən
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
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excursion
excursion
ɪkˈskɜːrʒən
a journey taken for pleasure
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feedback
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
fumble
ˈfʌmbəl
(sports) dropping the ball
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glimpse
glimpse
ɡlɪmps
a quick look
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hurl
hurl
hɜːrl
a violent throw
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impress
impress
ɪmˈpres
the act of coercing someone into government service
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karaoke
karaoke
ˌkærəˈoʊki
singing popular songs accompanied by a recording of an orchestra (usually in bars or nightclubs)
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