Actions & Processes

cop C1

/kɑp/ A police officer. M S

sacrifice C1

/ˈsæk.ɹɪˌfaɪs/ The act of giving up something valuable for the sake of something more important. M S

hostage C1

/ˈhɑs.tɪd͡ʒ/ A person held by force, used to make others do what the captor wants. M S

kidnap C1

/ˈkɪdnæp/ To take and hold someone illegally, often to demand money for their release. M S

distress C1

/dɪˈstɹɛs/ A feeling of great emotional pain, worry, or suffering. M S

bribe C1

/bɹaɪb/ To secretly give someone money or gifts so they will do something dishonest for you. M S

pledge C1

/plɛd͡ʒ/ A serious, formal promise to do something. M S

presume C1

/pɹɪˈz(j)um/ To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted. M S

notify C1

/ˈnoʊtɪfaɪ/ To officially tell someone about something. M S

swap C1

/sʋap/ To give one thing and receive another in exchange. M S

petition C1

/pəˈtɪʃ.ən/ A formal written request, usually signed by many people, asking an authority to do something. M S

processing C1

/ˈpɹɑsɛsɪŋ/ The act of dealing with something through a set series of steps. M S

tailor C1

/ˈteɪlɚ/ A person whose job is to make, repair, or alter clothes, especially suits. M S

liable C1

/ˈlaɪ̯əbəl/ Likely to do or experience something, usually something bad. M S

prop C1

/pɹɑp/ An object used by actors on a stage or film set. M S

dispose C1

/dɪsˈpoʊz/ To get rid of something, especially something unwanted (used with 'of'). M S

pronounced C1

/pɹəˈnaʊnst/ Very noticeable or strongly marked. M S

stretching C1

/ˈstɹɛt͡ʃɪŋ/ Exercise in which you extend your muscles and limbs to keep them flexible. M S

indulge C1

/ɪnˈdʌld͡ʒ/ To allow yourself to enjoy something pleasant, especially something you do not usually let yourself have. M S

accustomed C1

/əˈkʌs.təmd/ Used to something through repeated experience. M S

imminent C1

/ˈɪmɪnənt/ About to happen very soon. M S

default C1

/dɪˈfɔlt/ A setting or value used automatically when no other choice is made. M S

marvel C1

/ˈmɑɹvl̩/ To be filled with wonder or amazement at something. M S

intervene C1

/ˌɪntə(ɹ)ˈviːn/ To become involved in a situation in order to change or stop something. M S

compelling C1

/kəmˈpɛlɪŋ/ So interesting or exciting that it holds your full attention. M S

shred C1

/ʃɹɛd/ to tear or cut something into small, narrow pieces M S

smug C1

/smʌɡ/ Too pleased with yourself or your own cleverness, in a way that annoys others. M S

deploy C1

/dɪˈplɔɪ/ To move troops or equipment into position ready for action. M S

cling C1

/ˈklɪŋ/ To hold on to something very tightly. M S

renowned C1

/ɹɪˈnaʊnd/ Famous and admired for something. M S

upcoming C1

/ˈʌpˌkəmɪŋ/ Happening or coming soon. M S

tangled C1

/ˈtæŋ.ɡəld/ Twisted together into a messy, knotted mass. M S

appalling C1

/əˈpɔːlɪŋ/ Shocking and extremely bad. M S

coordinate C1

/koʊˈɔɹ.də.nɪt/ To organize different people or activities so that they work well together. M S

render C1

/ˈɹɛn.dɚ/ To cause someone or something to be in a particular state. M S

forfeit C1

/ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/ To lose or give up something as a penalty for a mistake or wrongdoing. M S

duo C1

/ˈdu.oʊ/ Two people who perform, work, or act together. M S

oblige C1

/əˈblaɪd͡ʒ/ To force or require someone to do something, by law, rules, or circumstances. M S

restraint C1

/ɹɪˈstɹeɪnt/ Calm, controlled behaviour; the act of holding back strong feelings or reactions. M S

detain C1

/dɪˈteɪn/ To officially hold someone and prevent them from leaving, especially by the police. M S

hypocrisy C1

/hɪˈpɑkɹəsi/ The act of pretending to have beliefs or standards that you do not actually follow. M S

administer C1

/ədˈmɪn.ɪ.stɚ/ To manage or be in charge of running something, such as an organization or system. M S

accelerate C1

/ɪkˈsɛl.əˌɹeɪt/ To move faster or to make something move faster. M S

dismissal C1

/dɪˈsmɪsəl/ The act of removing someone from their job. M S

namely C1

/ˈneɪmli/ Used to give more exact detail about what you have just mentioned; that is to say. M S

inability C1

/ˌɪnəˈbɪlɪti/ The fact of not being able to do something. M S

deployment C1

/dɪˈplɔɪmənt/ The movement of military forces into position, especially before action. M S

disclosure C1

/dɪsˈkloʊʒɚ/ The act of making known a fact that was hidden or secret. M S

startling C1

/ˈstɑɹ.tl̩.ɪŋ/ So surprising or sudden that it shocks or alarms you. M S

compel C1

/kəmˈpɛl/ To force someone to do something. M S

likelihood C1

/ˈlaɪklihʊd/ The chance or probability that something will happen. M S

rustle C1

/ˈɹʌsəl/ To make a soft, dry crackling sound, like leaves or paper moving. M S

recharge C1

/ɹiːˈtʃɑː(ɹ)dʒ/ To fill a battery with electrical power again after it has run out. M S

prospective C1

/pɹəˈspɛktɪv/ Likely to become or do a particular thing in the future. M S

discard C1

/dɪsˈkɑɹd/ To throw away or get rid of something you no longer want. M S

tantrum C1

/ˈtæn.tɹəm/ A sudden outburst of bad temper, especially by a child. M S

compulsion C1

/kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/ A strong, often irresistible urge to do something. M S

dispense C1

/dɪˈspens/ To give out or distribute something to people. M S

conjure C1

/ˈkɑn.d͡ʒɚ/ To create a picture or feeling in someone's mind. M S

exert C1

/ɪɡˈzɝt/ To use power, influence, or effort in order to make something happen. M S

mobilize C1

/ˈmoʊbəˌlaɪz/ To organize people or resources so they are ready to take action. M S

dub C1

/dɐb/ To give someone or something a nickname or descriptive name. M S

activation C1

/ˌæktəˈveɪʃən/ The act of making something start working or become active. M S

sanction C1

/ˈsæŋkʃ(ə)n/ An official action taken to punish a country or group, such as a trade ban. M S

sedate C1

/səˈdeɪt/ Calm, quiet, and unhurried. M S

compliance C1

/kəmˈplaɪ.əns/ The act of obeying a rule, law, or official standard. M S

versatile C1

/ˈvɝ.sə.təl/ Able to do many different things well M S

escalate C1

/ˈɛs.kjə.leɪt/ To become or make something more serious or intense. M S

configuration C1

/kənˌfɪɡ.jəˈɹeɪ̯.ʃən/ The way the parts of something are arranged or put together. M S

stoke C1

/stoʊk/ to make a strong feeling or situation grow stronger M S

utilize C1

/ˈju.tə.laɪz/ To make use of something for a practical purpose. M S

relinquish C1

/ɹɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/ To give up something such as a possession, right, or position. M S

expedite C1

/ˈɛk.spɪˌdaɪt/ To make something happen faster; to speed up a process. M S

headstrong C1

/ˈhɛdˌstrɔŋ/ Determined to do what you want and unwilling to listen to advice. M S

brainwashing C1

/ˈbreɪnˌwɑːʃɪŋ/ The act of forcing people to give up their beliefs and accept new ones through intense pressure. M S

backdrop C1

/ˈbæk.dɹɑp/ The background situation against which events take place. M S

headway C1

/ˈhɛdweɪ/ progress toward a goal, especially after effort or difficulty M S

scour C1

/ˈskaʊɚ/ to search a place, text, or collection thoroughly and energetically M S

autonomy C1

/ɔˈtɑ.nə.mi/ The freedom to make your own decisions and act independently. M S

reassurance C1

/ˌriːəˈʃʊrəns/ Words or actions that make someone feel less worried and more confident. M S

opt C1

/ɑpt/ To choose to do something rather than something else. M S

outset C1

/ˈaʊtsɛt/ The very beginning of something. M S

pucker C1

/ˈpʌkɚ/ to draw, or become drawn, into small tight wrinkles or folds M S

deteriorate C1

/dɪˈtɪɹ.iə.ɹeɪt/ To become worse over time. M S

depiction C1

/dɪˈpɪk.ʃən/ A picture or description of someone or something. M S

enact C1

/ɪˈnækt/ To make a proposal into an official law. M S

alienate C1

/ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/ To make someone stop being friendly or supportive towards you. M S

concise C1

/kənˈsaɪs/ expressing much in few words M S

rumple C1

/ˈɹʌmpəl/ to make hair, fabric, or another surface untidy with wrinkles, folds, or creases M S

fritter C1

/ˈfrɪtər/ to waste time, money, energy, or an opportunity gradually on unimportant things, usually with away M S

authenticate C1

/ɔˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/ to establish the authenticity of something M S

empower C1

/ɪmˈpaʊə(ɹ)/ To give someone the confidence, strength, or ability to control their own life and decisions. M S

abolition C1

/ˌæb.əˈlɪʃ.ən/ the act of abolishing a system or practice or institution (especially abolishing slavery) M S

wooded C1

/ˈwʊdɪd/ Covered with trees. M S

compliant C1

/kəmˈplaɪənt/ Willing to do what others want; obedient and cooperative. M S

inclusion C1

/ɪnˈkluːʒən/ The act of including someone or something in a group, list, or whole. M S