Vocabularies

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avoid

verb
/əˈvɔɪd/

To keep away from or stop oneself from doing something.

"He tries to avoid junk food."

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award

noun/verb
/əˈwɔːrd/

a prize or recognition given for an achievement; to give a prize or recognition

"She received an award for her outstanding performance."

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aware

adjective
/əˈwɛər/

having knowledge or perception of a situation or fact

"She is aware of the risks involved."

noun
/əˈwɛərnəs/

knowledge or perception of a situation, fact, or issue

"Public awareness of climate change is increasing."

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baby

noun
/ˈbeɪbi/

a very young child, especially one newly or recently born

"The baby is sleeping peacefully in the crib."

noun
/ˈbækɡraʊnd/

the circumstances, environment, or past history of a person or thing; the part behind the main subject in an image

"She comes from a strong academic background."

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badly

adverb
/ˈbædli/

in a way that is not good; poorly or severely

"He performed badly in the exam."

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bag

noun
/bæɡ/

a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items

"She carried her books in a bag."

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bake

verb
/beɪk/

to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven

"She baked a cake for her friend's birthday."

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balance

noun
/ˈbæləns/

a state where different elements are equal or in the correct proportions

"Work-life balance is important for health."

ball

noun
/bɔːl/

a round object used in games or sports

"The children played with a ball in the park."

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band

noun
/bænd/

a group of musicians who play music together

"The band performed live at the concert."

adverb
/ˈbɛərli/

only just; almost not

"She barely passed the exam."

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barrel

noun
/ˈbærəl/

a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids

"The wine was stored in a wooden barrel."

noun
/ˈbeɪsˌbɔːl/

a sport in which two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around bases

"He loves watching baseball games on TV."

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basic

adjective
/ˈbeɪsɪk/

forming the most important or simplest part of something

"She taught me the basic rules of chess."

adverb
/ˈbeɪsɪkli/

in the most important or fundamental way; essentially

"Basically, the project was a success despite some small issues."

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basis

noun
/ˈbeɪsɪs/

the underlying support or foundation for an idea, argument, or process

"Trust is the basis of any strong relationship."

noun
/ˈbæskɪt/

a container made of woven materials used for carrying or storing things

"She carried the apples in a basket."

noun
/ˈbæskɪtbɔːl/

a game played by two teams who try to score points by throwing a ball through a hoop

"He loves playing basketball with his friends."

noun
/ˈbɑːθruːm/

a room containing a toilet and usually a sink or shower

"The bathroom is on the second floor."

noun
/ˈbætəri/

A device that stores and provides electrical energy; also refers to a group of similar things or repeated blows.

"The phone battery ran out after a long day."

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battle

noun/verb
/ˈbætəl/

A fight between armed forces or a struggle to achieve or resist something.

"The soldiers prepared for the final battle."

be

verb
/biː/

To exist, to occur, or to have a particular quality.

"She wants to be a doctor."