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Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Talking about Events and Incidents

Here you will learn some English words about talking about events and incidents, such as "accident", "showcase", "occasion", etc. that are needed for IELTS.

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episode

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

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event

anything that takes place, particularly something important

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incident

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

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occasion

the time at which a particular event happens

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occurrence

something that happens or exists

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phenomenon

a fact, event, or situation that is observed, especially one that is unusual or not fully understood

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showcase

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

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accident

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

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mishap

a minor accident that has no serious consequences

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disaster

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

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coincidence

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

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incidental

alongside or in connection with a more important event

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accidentally

by chance and without planning in advance

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happenstance

an event that happens by chance, especially a fortunate one

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outset

the beginning of something

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onset

the beginning point or stage of something, especially unpleasant

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continuation

the action or fact of continuing something without any interruptions

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inception

the starting point of an activity or event

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ending

the act or instance of finishing something or something being finished

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conclusion

the final event or part that marks the end of something

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closure

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

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cessation

a process or fact of ceasing

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initiation

the act of beginning something, especially a legal process

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renewal

the act or process of beginning something after an interval

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turning point

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

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highlight

the most outstanding, enjoyable or exciting part of something

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peak

the stage or point of highest quality, activity, success, etc.

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midpoint

the point that marks the middle of an event, activity or period of time

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epiphany

a moment in which one comes to a sudden realization

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stage

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

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