Vocabularios

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babble definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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babble

verb C1
/ˈbæbəl/

To talk rapidly and continuously in a foolish, excited, or incomprehensible way.

"The child began to babble happily to herself."

Baboon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/bəˈbuːn/

a large African and Arabian primate with a dog-like snout and colorful buttocks

"The baboon troop gathered around the watering hole in the savanna."

backhanded definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/ˈbækˌhændɪd/

Indirect or sarcastic, often appearing as praise but actually insulting.

"She gave him a backhanded compliment about his work."

badger definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈbædʒər/

To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.

"The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions."

baffle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈbæfəl/

To confuse or puzzle someone completely.

"The complex puzzle baffled the students."

bail definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bail

noun C1
/beɪl/

the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial, often with a financial guarantee

"He was granted bail after his arrest."

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bailiff

noun C1
/ˈbeɪlɪf/

An official who keeps order in a court, carries out court orders, or collects debts.

"The bailiff asked everyone to rise as the judge entered the courtroom."

bale definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bale

noun C1
/beɪl/

A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.

"The workers loaded the bale of cotton onto the truck."

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balk

verb C1
/bɔːk/

to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply

"She balked at signing the contract without reading it fully."

ballad definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbæləd/

a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic

"The singer performed a moving ballad about lost love."

balm definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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balm

noun C1
/bɑːm/

A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.

"The balm helped relieve the pain from her sunburn."

balmy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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balmy

adjective C1
/ˈbɑːmi/

Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.

"We enjoyed a walk on a balmy summer evening."

banal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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banal

adjective C1
/bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.

"His speech was full of banal clichés."

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bane

noun C1
/beɪn/

A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.

"Traffic jams are the bane of city life."

banister definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbænɪstər/

a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony

"She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs."

banter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb C1
/ˈbæntər/

playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

"The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting."

bantering definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective/verb C1
/ˈbæntərɪŋ/

characterized by good-humored teasing or joking

"They had a bantering conversation at the café."

barb definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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barb

noun C1
/bɑːrb/

a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark

"The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping."

Barbarian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/bɑːrˈbeəriən/

a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal

"The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians."

bareness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbɛərnəs/

the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment

"The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming."

baritone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbærɪˌtoʊn/

a male singing voice between tenor and bass

"The singer’s baritone voice impressed the audience."

barometer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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barometer

noun C1
/bəˈrɒmɪtər/

an instrument that measures atmospheric pressure

"The barometer indicated a storm was approaching."

baroque definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/bəˈroʊk/

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."

barrage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/bəˈrɑːʒ/

a concentrated outpouring of questions, criticisms, or blows; a rapid, continuous attack

"The politician faced a barrage of tough questions from reporters."

Barren definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Barren

adjective C1
/ˈbærən/

too poor to produce much or any vegetation; unproductive or empty

"The land was barren and could not support crops."

barring definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
preposition C1
/ˈbɑːrɪŋ/

except for; if not for

"Barring a miracle, the team will not win the championship."

barrister definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbærɪstər/

A type of lawyer in certain legal systems who specializes in courtroom advocacy and litigation.

"The barrister argued the case passionately before the judge."

barter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈbɑːrtər/

To exchange goods or services without using money.

"They bartered their crops for handmade tools."

barter system definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbɑːr.tər ˌsɪs.təm/

A system of exchange where goods and services are traded directly without using money.

"Ancient civilizations used the barter system for trade."

baseboard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbeɪsbɔːrd/

A narrow board running along the bottom of an interior wall, covering the joint between wall and floor.

"The carpenter painted the baseboard white."

adjective C1
/ˈbeɪs.ləs/

without foundation; groundless; unfounded

"The accusations against him were completely baseless."

adjective C1
/ˈbæʃ.fəl/

shy, easily embarrassed, or reluctant to draw attention

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

Basil Seeds definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbeɪ.zəl siːdz/

small black seeds from the basil plant, often used in drinks and desserts

"I added basil seeds to my lemonade for a refreshing drink."

bask definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bask

verb C1
/bæsk/

to lie in and enjoy warmth or to take great pleasure in something

"She basked in the sun on the beach."

bastard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/adjective C1
/ˈbæstərd/

a child born to unmarried parents (offensive); also used informally as an insult or to describe something unpleasant

"He called him a bastard in anger."

bastion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/ˈbæs.ti.ən/

a stronghold or fortification; a place or institution strongly defending particular principles

"The castle stood as a bastion against enemy attacks."

baton definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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baton

noun C1
/bəˈtɒn/

A thin stick carried by a conductor to direct an orchestra, or used as a symbol of authority.

"The conductor raised his baton to begin the symphony."

battalion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C1
/bəˈtæljən/

A large body of soldiers ready for battle, typically consisting of several companies.

"The battalion was deployed to the front line."

bawl definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bawl

verb C1
/bɔːl/

to shout or cry loudly

"The baby bawled all night, keeping everyone awake."

beckon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/ˈbɛkən/

to signal or call someone to come closer, often with a gesture; to attract or invite

"She beckoned him to come closer with a wave of her hand."

Bed stead definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Bed stead

noun C1
/ˈbed sted/

the framework of a bed; a bed frame without bedding

"The wooden bed stead was very sturdy."

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Bedridden

adjective C1
/ˈbed.rɪd.ən/

confined to bed; unable to leave one's bed due to illness or infirmity

"The elderly man has been bedridden for several months."

noun C1
/ˈbɛd.rɒk/

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

"Trust is the bedrock of a healthy relationship."

adjective C1
/bɪˈfɪt.ɪŋ/

appropriate; suitable; proper for a particular situation or person

"He wore formal attire befitting the important occasion."

beget definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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beget

verb C1
/bɪˈɡɛt/

to bring about or give rise to; to father or produce

"Violence begets more violence."

begrudge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/bɪˈɡrʌdʒ/

to resent someone for having something; to give reluctantly

"She did not begrudge him his success."

behead definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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behead

verb C1
/bɪˈhɛd/

to cut off a person's or animal's head; to remove the leader or most important part

"The historical account describes how the traitor was beheaded as punishment."

behold definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C1
/bɪˈhoʊld/

to see or observe something, especially something remarkable or impressive

"She stood quietly to behold the sunrise over the hills."

belated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C1
/bɪˈleɪtɪd/

coming or happening later than expected or usual

"She sent me a belated birthday card."

belch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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belch

verb; noun C1
/beltʃ/

to expel air noisily from the stomach through the mouth; to emit or pour out suddenly and forcefully

"After drinking the soda, he belched loudly."