Lesson 28 - The Ultimate Vocabulary Course for Competitive Exams: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS & More | Learn English

Emoji	Word	Past	Past Participle	Third Person Singular	Gerund	Meaning	Example Sentence	Example Expression	Example Expression Meaning	Synonyms	Antonyms	Collocations

#811 😳 ••••••	barefaced /ˈbɛərˌfeɪst/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed ••••••	He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone. ••••••	barefaced lie ••••••	a blatant and shameless lie ••••••	shameless, blatant, brazen, bold, impudent ••••••	modest, discreet, humble ••••••	barefaced lie, barefaced excuse, barefaced claim ••••••
#812 🪵 ••••••	baseboard /ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor. ••••••	The carpenter painted the baseboard white. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	skirting board, molding, trim, wainscot ••••••	ceiling, roof ••••••	wooden baseboard, painted baseboard, baseboard heater, baseboard trim ••••••
#813 🏛️ ••••••	base /beɪs/ noun, verb ••••••	based ••••••	based ••••••	bases ••••••	basing ••••••	The lowest part or foundation of something; or to establish something upon. ••••••	The company is based in London. ••••••	base on ••••••	To use as a foundation or starting point. ••••••	foundation, bottom, support, root, ground ••••••	top, peak ••••••	strong base, base camp, military base, based on, base level ••••••
#814 🤝 ••••••	barterer /ˈbɑːrtərər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A person who trades goods or services without using money. ••••••	The barterer exchanged fruits for some pottery. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	trader, dealer, exchanger, swapper ••••••	buyer, seller ••••••	skilled barterer, local barterer, professional barterer ••••••
#815 🔄 ••••••	barter /ˈbɑːrtər/ verb ••••••	bartered ••••••	bartered ••••••	barters ••••••	bartering ••••••	To exchange goods or services without using money. ••••••	They bartered their crops for handmade tools. ••••••	barter system ••••••	An economic system where goods or services are exchanged directly without money. ••••••	trade, exchange, swap, deal ••••••	buy, sell ••••••	barter goods, barter system, barter trade, barter exchange ••••••
#816 ⚖️ ••••••	barrister /ˈbærɪstər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation. ••••••	The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	lawyer, advocate, attorney, counsel, solicitor ••••••	client, defendant ••••••	criminal barrister, senior barrister, barrister chambers, practicing barrister ••••••
#817 🚫 ••••••	barring /ˈbɑːrɪŋ/ preposition ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	except for; if not for ••••••	Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	except, excluding, save for, apart from ••••••	including, allowing ••••••	barring a disaster, barring accidents, barring objections ••••••
#818 🚧 ••••••	barricade /ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/ noun/verb ••••••	barricaded ••••••	barricaded ••••••	barricades ••••••	barricading ••••••	a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles ••••••	Protesters built a barricade across the street. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	barrier, blockade, obstacle, obstruction, fortification ••••••	opening, passage, clearance ••••••	erect a barricade, block with a barricade, barricade the street ••••••
#819 🏜️ ••••••	barren /ˈbærən/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	too poor to produce much or any vegetation; unproductive or empty ••••••	The land was barren and could not support crops. ••••••	barren of ideas ••••••	lacking creativity or new thoughts ••••••	infertile, unproductive, arid, empty, sterile ••••••	fertile, productive, fruitful ••••••	barren land, barren desert, barren soil, barren of ••••••
#820 💥 ••••••	barrage /bəˈrɑːʒ/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack ••••••	The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	bombardment, onslaught, attack, deluge, storm ••••••	trickle, drip, pause ••••••	barrage of questions, barrage of criticism, barrage of fire ••••••
#821 🎨 ••••••	baroque /bəˈroʊk/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	relating to a highly ornate and extravagant style of art, architecture, or music from the 17th and early 18th centuries; excessively elaborate or complex ••••••	The church was decorated in a baroque style with intricate details. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	ornate, elaborate, extravagant, decorative, flamboyant ••••••	simple, plain, minimal ••••••	baroque architecture, baroque music, baroque painting, baroque church ••••••
#822 🌡️ ••••••	barometer /bəˈrɒmɪtər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure ••••••	The barometer indicated a storm was approaching. ••••••	a barometer of ••••••	an indicator of change ••••••	pressure gauge, weather instrument, indicator, measure ••••••	null ••••••	barometer reading, barometer falls, barometer rises, barometer of success ••••••
#823 📈 ••••••	barograph /ˈbærəˌɡræf/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	an instrument that records changes in atmospheric pressure ••••••	The scientist checked the barograph for pressure variations. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	pressure recorder, meteorological instrument ••••••	null ••••••	barograph chart, barograph reading, barograph record ••••••
#824 🎤 ••••••	baritone /ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a male singing voice between tenor and bass ••••••	The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	low voice, middle voice, male voice ••••••	soprano, tenor ••••••	baritone voice, baritone singer, deep baritone ••••••
#825 🤝 ••••••	bargain /ˈbɑːrɡən/ noun, verb ••••••	bargained ••••••	bargained ••••••	bargains ••••••	bargaining ••••••	an agreement between two or more parties; something bought at a good price ••••••	We managed to get the car at a real bargain. ••••••	strike a bargain ••••••	to reach an agreement ••••••	deal, agreement, contract, negotiation, offer ••••••	disagreement, conflict, refusal ••••••	good bargain, bargain price, bargain hunter, strike a bargain ••••••
#826 😴 ••••••	banality /bəˈnæləti/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality. ••••••	The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	triviality, cliché, platitude, ordinariness, dullness ••••••	originality, uniqueness, novelty ••••••	utter banality, full of banality, escape banality, cultural banality ••••••
#827 🎭 ••••••	bard /bɑːrd/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions ••••••	Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	poet, minstrel, lyricist, troubadour, versifier ••••••	prose writer, critic ••••••	the Bard, Bard of Avon, ancient bard ••••••
#828 🚤 ••••••	barcarole /ˈbɑːr.kəˌroʊl/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time ••••••	The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	boat song, gondolier song, melody, serenade ••••••	silence, noise ••••••	romantic barcarole, Venetian barcarole, orchestral barcarole ••••••
#829 🗡️ ••••••	barbarous /ˈbɑːr.bə.rəs/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	extremely cruel or uncivilized ••••••	The prisoners were treated in a barbarous manner. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	cruel, savage, brutal, inhumane, ruthless ••••••	civilized, humane, gentle ••••••	barbarous act, barbarous treatment, barbarous crime ••••••
#830 🪝 ••••••	barb /bɑːrb/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark ••••••	The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	spike, prong, jab, gibe, taunt ••••••	compliment, praise ••••••	barbed wire, cutting barb, verbal barb ••••••
#831 🍺 ••••••	bar /bɑːr/ noun, verb ••••••	barred ••••••	barred ••••••	bars ••••••	barring ••••••	a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block ••••••	They decided to meet at the bar after work. ••••••	bar none ••••••	without exception ••••••	pub, tavern, block, prohibit, hinder ••••••	allow, permit, open ••••••	wine bar, bar exam, bar association, bar the door, behind bars ••••••
#832 😂 ••••••	bantering /ˈbæntərɪŋ/ adjective/verb ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	bantering ••••••	characterized by good-humored teasing or joking ••••••	They had a bantering conversation at the café. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	teasing, joking, playful, witty ••••••	serious, solemn ••••••	bantering tone, bantering conversation, bantering style ••••••
#833 😄 ••••••	banter /ˈbæntər/ noun/verb ••••••	bantered ••••••	bantered ••••••	banters ••••••	bantering ••••••	playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks ••••••	The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	teasing, joking, kidding, repartee ••••••	seriousness, silence ••••••	friendly banter, witty banter, engage in banter, light banter ••••••
#834 🏦 ••••••	bank /bæŋk/ noun/verb ••••••	banked ••••••	banked ••••••	banks ••••••	banking ••••••	an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank) ••••••	She deposited the money in the bank. ••••••	break the bank ••••••	to cost too much money or use up all of one's resources ••••••	financial institution, lender, depository, slope, edge ••••••	debt, withdrawal, poverty ••••••	bank account, bank loan, river bank, bank balance, break the bank ••••••
#835 🪜 ••••••	banister /ˈbænɪstər/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony ••••••	She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	railing, balustrade, handrail, guardrail ••••••	open space, gap ••••••	hold the banister, lean on the banister, wooden banister, stair banister ••••••
#836 🚫 ••••••	banish /ˈbænɪʃ/ verb ••••••	banished ••••••	banished ••••••	banishes ••••••	banishing ••••••	to send someone away, often as a punishment; to get rid of something unwanted ••••••	The king decided to banish the traitor from the kingdom. ••••••	banish the thought ••••••	to deliberately stop thinking about something unpleasant ••••••	expel, exile, deport, dismiss, ostracize ••••••	welcome, accept, include ••••••	banish someone, banish fear, banish doubt, banish forever ••••••
#837 ☠️ ••••••	baneful /ˈbeɪnfəl/ adjective ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous. ••••••	His baneful influence ruined the community. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	harmful, destructive, poisonous, detrimental, ruinous ••••••	beneficial, helpful, harmless ••••••	baneful effect, baneful influence, baneful consequences, baneful impact ••••••
#838 ⚡ ••••••	bane /beɪn/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance. ••••••	Traffic jams are the bane of city life. ••••••	the bane of one's existence ••••••	Something that continually causes trouble or unhappiness for someone. ••••••	curse, plague, torment, misery, burden ••••••	blessing, boon, benefit ••••••	bane of life, bane of existence, real bane, cause bane ••••••
#839 💬 ••••••	bandy /ˈbændi/ verb ••••••	bandied ••••••	bandied ••••••	bandies ••••••	bandying ••••••	To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way. ••••••	They bandied jokes across the table. ••••••	bandy words ••••••	To argue or dispute in a casual or petty way. ••••••	exchange, toss, discuss, spar, argue ••••••	ignore, silence ••••••	bandy words, bandy about, bandy ideas, bandy insults ••••••
#840 🧣 ••••••	bandanna /bænˈdænə/ noun ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck. ••••••	He tied a red bandanna around his neck. ••••••	- ••••••	- ••••••	handkerchief, scarf, kerchief, headscarf ••••••	hat, cap ••••••	red bandanna, wear bandanna, cotton bandanna, bandanna print ••••••

Lesson 28 - The Ultimate Vocabulary Course for Competitive Exams: GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, IELTS & More

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