Lingo

Special Occasions

19 Words

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birth
1.
birth
Noun

the event or process of a baby being born

The birth of their first child brought immense joy to the whole family.

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graduation
2.
gra
dua
tion
Noun

the action of successfully finishing studies at a high school or a university degree

Graduation marks an important milestone in every student’s life.

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engagement
3.
en
gage
ment
Noun

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

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Halloween
4.
ha
llo
ween
Noun

October 31st, a holiday where people dress in costumes, carve pumpkins, and children go door-to-door asking for candy

The kids dressed as ghosts and witches for Halloween this year.

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event
5.
e
vent
Noun

something special, important, and known that takes place at a particular time or place such as a festival or Valentin's Day

The annual charity event raised thousands of dollars for the local community center.

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occasion
6.
o
cca
sion
Noun

an official or special ceremony or event

The graduation ceremony was a momentous occasion for all the students.

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gather
7.
ga
ther
Verb

to come together in a place, typically for a specific purpose or activity

Every Sunday, the family gathers for a meal at Grandma's house.

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throw
8.
throw
Verb

to make something move through the air by quickly moving your arm and hand

Be careful not to throw stones at the windows.

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celebration
9.
ce
leb
ra
tion
Noun

a gathering or event where people come together to honor someone or something, often with food, music, and dancing

The whole town came together for a grand celebration in honor of their mayor's reelection.

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entertain
10.
entertain
Verb

to amuse someone so that they have an enjoyable time

The clown entertained the children at the birthday party with magic tricks and balloon animals.

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banner
11.
ba
nner
Noun

a long piece of cloth with a design or message, which is hung in public places, typically used to represent something at events

The school hung a banner in the gym to celebrate the championship win.

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blow out
12.
blow out
Verb

to put out a flame, candle, etc. using the air in one's lungs

With a single breath, the magician managed to blow out all the candles on the table.

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candle
13.
can
dle
Noun

a block or stick of wax with a string inside that can be lit to produce light

She lit a scented candle to create a cozy atmosphere in the room.

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present
14.
pre
sent
Noun

something given to someone as a sign of appreciation or on a special occasion

She received a beautiful bouquet of flowers as a birthday present.

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wrap
15.
wrap
Verb

to cover an object in paper, soft fabric, etc.

She decided to wrap the birthday gift in colorful wrapping paper and tie it with a ribbon.

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gather
16.
ga
ther
Verb

to come together in a place, typically for a specific purpose or activity

Every Sunday, the family gathers for a meal at Grandma's house.

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participate
17.
par
ti
ci
pate
Verb

to join in an event, activity, etc.

She decided to participate in the charity run to support a good cause.

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[take] part
Phrase

to participate in something, such as an event or activity

He was excited to take part in the debate competition and showcase his public speaking skills.

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host
19.
host
Noun

a person who invites guests to a social event and ensures they have a pleasant experience while there

The host welcomed everyone with a warm smile and guided them to their seats.

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