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-able	a suffix that means capable or worthy of being the object of a certain action. [1/3 definitions]
action	An action is something people do, usually to solve a problem or make things better. [5 definitions]
action verb	a verb that shows its subject performing some action. "Run," "eat," "fly," and "sing" are examples of action verbs.
activate	to cause action in or make active; start.
actively	in a way that involves making an effort, taking action, or participating.
affirmative action	a policy to make sure certain groups of people are given a fair chance for jobs and education. In particular, this policy is for minority groups and women who were not given these opportunities in the past. Regulations made by the U.S. government support affirmative action.
agreement	an understanding between people or groups that states what kind of action is to be taken and what each person's responsibility will be. The document that describes this understanding is also called an agreement. [1/4 definitions]
-al²	a suffix that means "the action of."
annul	to make (a legal action or contract) no longer valid under the law.
answer	an action in response. [2/7 definitions]
-ant	a suffix that means causing or doing an action. [3 definitions]
assertive	forward or aggressive in speech or action.
astir	in action; moving.
at¹	engaged in the action of. [1/5 definitions]
attempt	The action of trying to do something is called an attempt. [1/2 definitions]
banish	to cast out of a country by official action. [1/2 definitions]
barrier	anything that gets in the way of action or progress. [1/2 definitions]
barrier island	a long narrow island that is parallel to the mainland. A barrier island helps protect the shore from being worn away by the action of the ocean's waves.
be	used with a present participle to show a continuing action. [2/8 definitions]
benefit	an object, action, or sum of money that improves someone's life; aid. [1/4 definitions]
be sorry	to suffer for an action or a choice one has made.

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