वोकैबुलरीज

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bestrew definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈstruː/

To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.

"The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves."

bestride definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈstraɪd/

To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.

"The statue bestrides the city square."

betake definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈteɪk/

to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself

"After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read."

bete noire definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbeɪt ˈnwɑːr/

A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.

"Grammar has always been his bete noire."

noun C2
/ˈbiː.təl nʌt/

seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant

"Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries."

bethink definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈθɪŋk/

to cause oneself to consider or remember something

"He bethought himself of the promise he had made."

betide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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betide

verb C2
/bɪˈtaɪd/

to happen or occur, usually of something that befalls someone

"Woe betide anyone who breaks the rules."

betimes definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adverb C2
/bɪˈtaɪmz/

early; in good time

"She rose betimes to finish her work."

betoken definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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betoken

verb C2
/bɪˈtəʊkən/

to be a sign or indication of something

"Dark clouds betoken an approaching storm."

betroth definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈtroʊð/

To formally promise to marry someone; to engage.

"He was betrothed to the princess at a young age."

betrothal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bɪˈtroʊðəl/

The formal engagement to be married.

"Their betrothal was announced to the whole village."

betrothed definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective, noun C2
/bɪˈtroʊðd/

Engaged to be married; a person who is engaged.

"She introduced him as her betrothed."

bevel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bevel

noun, verb C2
/ˈbɛvəl/

A sloping edge or surface; to cut or shape an edge at an angle.

"The carpenter beveled the edges of the table."

bevy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bevy

noun C2
/ˈbɛvi/

A large group of people or things of a particular kind.

"A bevy of swans floated on the lake."

bewail definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈweɪl/

to express deep sorrow or regret over something; to mourn openly

"She bewailed the loss of her childhood home."

bewitch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/bɪˈwɪtʃ/

to enchant or fascinate someone as if by magic

"The dancer's performance bewitched the audience."

adjective C2
/bɪˈwɪtʃɪŋ/

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

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

bibliomania definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbɪbliəʊˈmeɪniə/

An extreme obsession with collecting or possessing books.

"His bibliomania led him to fill every room with books."

bibliophile definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɪbliəfaɪl/

A person who loves or collects books.

"She is a true bibliophile who spends weekends at old bookstores."

bibulous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbɪbjələs/

Excessively fond of drinking alcohol.

"His bibulous habits worried his family."

bicameral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bicameral

adjective C2
/baɪˈkæmərəl/

Having two branches or chambers, especially in a legislature.

"The United States has a bicameral legislature consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives."

bide definition card — visual illustration of the meaning

bide

verb C2
/baɪd/

to wait patiently for the right time or opportunity

"He decided to bide his time before making a move."

biennial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/baɪˈɛniəl/

happening every two years

"The biennial festival attracts thousands of visitors."

bier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bier

noun C2
/bɪər/

a frame or stand on which a coffin or body is placed before burial or cremation

"The coffin was placed on the bier during the funeral service."

bifurcate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbaɪfərˌkeɪt/

to divide into two branches or parts

"The road bifurcates into two separate paths at the hill."

bifurcated definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbaɪ.fərˌkeɪ.tɪd/

Divided into two branches or parts.

"The river became bifurcated as it flowed around the island."

bigamist definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɪɡ.ə.mɪst/

A person who commits the crime of marrying someone while already married to another.

"The man was arrested for being a bigamist."

bigamy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bigamy

noun C2
/ˈbɪɡ.ə.mi/

The act of marrying one person while still legally married to another.

"He was charged with bigamy after his second marriage was discovered."

bight definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bight

noun C2
/baɪt/

A bend or curve in a geographical feature, especially a coastline, or a loop in a rope.

"The sailors anchored in the calm waters of the bight."

bilious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbɪliəs/

Relating to bile or an ill-tempered, irritable disposition.

"He became bilious after hearing the unfair criticism."

bilk definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bilk

verb C2
/bɪlk/

To cheat or defraud someone of money or rights.

"The scammer tried to bilk elderly people out of their savings."

billingsgate definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/

Coarse or abusive language; vulgar or offensive speech.

"The heated argument quickly descended into billingsgate."

billow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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billow

verb C2
/ˈbɪloʊ/

To swell or rise in large waves or surges; to flow outward in a rolling motion.

"Smoke billowed from the burning building."

billowing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbɪloʊɪŋ/

Describing something that swells or surges outward in waves or large masses.

"She walked through the billowing curtains."

bimester definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bimester

noun C2
/baɪˈmɛstər/

A period of two months.

"The academic program is divided into six bimesters."

bioavailability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.əˌveɪ.ləˈbɪl.ə.ti/

The degree and rate at which a substance is absorbed or becomes available at the site of physiological activity.

"Vitamin C enhances the bioavailability of iron in the diet."

noun C2
ˈbaɪəʊˌsaɪd

A chemical substance or microorganism intended to destroy, deter, render harmless, or exert a controlling effect on any harmful organism.

"Biocides help control pests and reduce the spread of diseases."

biograph definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbaɪəˌɡræf/

A written account of a person's life; an early motion-picture projector (historical use).

"The library holds an old biograph of the poet."

bioremediation definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.rɪˌmiː.diˈeɪ.ʃən/

The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.

"Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil."

biped definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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biped

noun C2
/ˈbaɪpɛd/

An animal that walks on two feet.

"Humans are examples of biped creatures."

bisque definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bɪsk/

A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.

"We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant."

bivouac definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɪvuˌæk/

a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers

"The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside."

blab definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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blab

verb, noun C2
/blæb/

to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk

"He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone."

Black Cardamom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/blæk ˈkɑːr.də.məm/

a large aromatic spice pod with a smoky flavor, commonly used in Indian and Middle Eastern cooking

"Add black cardamom to the curry for a rich, smoky flavor."

Black-bee definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/blæk biː/

a large dark-colored bee that makes a loud buzzing sound

"The black-bee was buzzing around the flowers in the garden."

blackball definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈblækˌbɔːl/

to exclude someone socially or vote against their membership in a group or club

"He was blackballed from the club after the controversy."

Blain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Blain

noun C2
/bleɪn/

an inflammatory swelling or sore on the skin; a blister or pustule

"The doctor examined the blain on his arm."

blandish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈblændɪʃ/

to flatter or coax someone with kind words or praise in order to influence them

"He blandished the officials with compliments to gain their support."

blandishment definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈblændɪʃmənt/

flattering or pleasing statement or action used to persuade someone gently

"She used every blandishment to win his support."

blase definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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blase

adjective C2
/blɑːˈzeɪ/

unimpressed or indifferent to something because it has been experienced so often before

"After years of luxury travel, she felt blase about another trip to Paris."