English vocabulary Talking about Events and Incidents

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/ˈɛpəˌsoʊd/, /ˈɛpɪˌsoʊd/

noun

any of the separate events or series of events occurring in a sequence

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event

/iˈvɛnt/, /ɪˈvɛnt/

noun

anything that takes place, particularly something important

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incident

/ˈɪnsədənt/

noun

an event or happening, especially a violent, unusual or important one

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occasion

/əˈkeɪʒən/

noun

the time at which a particular event happens

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occurrence

/əˈkɝəns/

noun

something that happens or exists

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phenomenon

/fəˈnɑməˌnɑn/

noun

an observable fact or event that is perceived through the senses

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showcase

/ˈʃoʊˌkeɪs/

noun

an event that is intended to emphasize the positive aspects of someone

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accident

/ˈæksədənt/

noun

an unexpected and unpleasant event that occurs by chance, usually causing damage or injury

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mishap

/ˈmɪsˌhæp/

noun

a minor accident that has no serious consequences

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disaster

/dɪˈzæstɝ/

noun

a sudden and unfortunate event that causes a great amount of damage, death and destruction

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coincidence

/koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/

noun

a situation in which two things happen simultaneously by chance that is considered unusual

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incidental

/ˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəɫ/

adjective

happening in relation to something else that is more significant

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accidentally

/ˌæksəˈdɛnəɫi/, /ˌæksəˈdɛntəɫi/

adverb

by chance and without planning in advance

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happenstance

/ˈhæpənˌstæns/

noun

an event that happens by chance, especially a fortunate one

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outset

/ˈaʊtˌsɛt/

noun

the beginning of something

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onset

/ˈɑnˌsɛt/, /ˈɔnˌsɛt/

noun

the beginning point or stage of something, especially unpleasant

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continuation

/kənˌtɪnjuˈeɪʃən/

noun

the action or fact of continuing something without any interruptions

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inception

/ˌɪnˈsɛpʃən/

noun

the starting point of an activity or event

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ending

/ˈɛndɪŋ/

noun

the act or instance of finishing something or something being finished

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conclusion

/kənˈkɫuʒən/

noun

the final event or part that marks the end of something

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closure

/ˈkɫoʊʒɝ/

noun

the act or process of making an institution, company, etc. shut down permanently

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cessation

/ˌsɛˈseɪʃən/

noun

a process or fact of ceasing

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initiation

/ˌɪˌnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/

noun

the act of beginning something, especially a legal process

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renewal

/ɹɪˈnuəɫ/

noun

the act or process of beginning something after an interval

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turning point

/tˈɜːnɪŋ pˈɔɪnt/

noun

a point at which a drastic change occurs in a situation, especially one that makes it improve

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highlight

/ˈhaɪˌɫaɪt/

noun

the most outstanding, enjoyable or exciting part of something

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peak

/ˈpik/

noun

the point in time when someone or something is at its prime

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midpoint

/ˈmɪdˌpɔɪnt/

noun

the point that marks the middle of an event, activity or process

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epiphany

/ɪˈpɪfəni/

noun

a moment in which one comes to a sudden realization

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stage

/ˈsteɪdʒ/

noun

one of the separate parts in which a process or event is divided into

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