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

anything that takes place, particularly something important

the time at which a particular event happens

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

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

a minor accident that has no serious consequences

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

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

alongside or in connection with a more important event

by chance and without planning in advance

the beginning of something

the beginning point or stage of something, especially unpleasant

the starting point of an activity or event

the final event or part that marks the end of something

a process or fact of ceasing

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

the most outstanding, enjoyable or exciting part of something

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

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

a moment in which one comes to a sudden realization

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