Vocabularies

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noun
/ˈbækˌsaɪd/

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

"The kids slid down the hill on their backside."

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bad

adjective
/bæd/

not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality

"The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it."

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ballot

noun
/ˈbælət/

a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote

"Voters cast their ballot in the election."

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ban

verb
/bæn/

to officially or legally prohibit something

"The government banned smoking in public places."

noun
/ˈbæriər/

a fence, obstacle, or circumstance that prevents progress or access

"Language can be a barrier to communication."

adjective
/ˈbæʃ.fəl/

shy, easily embarrassed, or reluctant to draw attention

"She gave a bashful smile when he complimented her."

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batty

adjective
/ˈbæti/

crazy or eccentric in behavior

"The old man down the street is a bit batty but harmless."

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beat

verb
/biːt/

to hit repeatedly or to defeat someone in a competition

"The champion managed to beat his rival in the final match."

adjective
/ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl/

pleasing to the senses or mind; very attractive

"The garden looked beautiful in the morning sunlight."

noun
/ˈbɛd.rɒk/

the solid rock layer beneath the soil; the fundamental basis of something

"Trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship."

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befogged

adjective
/bɪˈfɒɡd/

Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.

"His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting."

preposition/adverb/conjunction
/bɪˈfɔːr/

At an earlier time; in front of in order or place.

"She arrived before the meeting started."

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begin

verb
/bɪˈɡɪn/

To start something; to perform the first part of an action.

"They will begin the project tomorrow."

noun
/bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

The start or first part of something.

"The beginning of the story was very interesting."

verb
/bɪˈheɪv/

To act or conduct oneself in a particular way.

"Children should learn how to behave in public."

adjective
/bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.

"Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable."

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belly

noun
/ˈbɛli/

The front part of the human body below the chest; stomach or abdomen.

"He rubbed his belly after the big meal."

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below

preposition
/bɪˈloʊ/

At a lower level or position than something else.

"The basement is below the ground floor."

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bendy

adjective
/ˈbɛndi/

Easily curved or flexible.

"The bendy straw made it easier to drink from the cup."

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best

adjective
/bɛst/

Of the highest quality, excellence, or standing.

"She is the best student in the class."

adjective
/bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

charming, enchanting, or captivating in a magical or irresistible way

"She wore a bewitching smile that captivated everyone in the room."

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big

adjective
/bɪɡ/

large in size, extent, or importance

"They moved into a big house with plenty of space."

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bind

verb
/baɪnd/

to tie or fasten tightly; to unite or restrict

"The contract will bind both parties to the agreement."

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birth

noun
/bɜːrθ/

the process of being born; the start of life

"The birth of a child brings joy to the whole family."