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General words for actions and activities

action

noun

something you do, especially something that seems wrong or unusual to other people

measure

noun

an action that is intended to achieve or deal with something

doings

noun

the things that people do

thing

noun

an action, or an activity

operation

noun

an action or set of actions that is necessary to achieve something

occupation

noun

something that you do in your free time

course

noun

the things that you choose to do in a particular situation

demonstration

noun

an action that shows how you feel

deed

noun

something that someone does

activity

noun

things that people do

caxirola

a percussion instrument used by football fans which makes a rattling sound when shaken

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