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

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

anything that takes place, particularly something important

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

the time at which a particular event happens

something that happens or exists

an observable fact, event, or situation, often unusual or not yet fully explained

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

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

an event that happens by chance, especially a fortunate one

the beginning of something

the beginning point or stage of something, especially unpleasant

the action or fact of continuing something without any interruptions

the starting point of an activity or event

the act or instance of finishing something or something being finished

the final event or part that marks the end of something

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

a process or fact of ceasing

the act of beginning something, especially a legal process

the act or process of beginning something after an interval

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