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General words meaning event

episode

noun

an event or set of events that forms part of a longer series but is considered separately

event

noun

something that happens, especially something that involves several people

incident

noun

something that happens, especially a violent, criminal, or dangerous event

life

noun

the events and experiences that are typical of a particular place or group of people

life

noun

the events and experiences that happen to people in general

occasion

noun

a special or important time or event

occurrence

noun

something that happens, especially something unexpected and unpleasant

phenomenon

noun

an event or situation that can be seen to happen or exist

show

noun

any type of event or occasion

showcase

noun

an event that emphasizes the good qualities of someone or something

vocal fry

a speech habit in which a speaker lowers their voice at the end of a sentence

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dray

a type of cart pulled by a horse and used in the past for carrying barrels of beer

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conflict mineral

a mineral which is mined in a place where there is armed conflict, and sold to help pay for weapons

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