Vocabulary Cards
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C1 noun, verb
buttress
Meaning
a structure built against a wall for support; to support or strengthen
Example
The cathedral walls were buttressed to prevent collapse.
C2 adjective
buxom
Meaning
Plump, with a full figure and often large-breasted, especially used to describe women.
Example
The actress was described as a cheerful and buxom woman.
A1 verb
buy
Meaning
to get something by paying money for it; to purchase
Example
I want to buy a new car this year.
B1 noun
buyer
Meaning
a person who makes a purchase
Example
The buyer inspected the car before making payment.
B1 noun, verb
buzz
Meaning
to make a low continuous humming sound; a feeling of excitement or interest
Example
I could hear the phone buzz during the meeting.
A1 preposition
by
Meaning
indicating the agent performing an action, or the means of achieving something
Example
The book was written by a famous author.
C1 noun
by-law
Meaning
A rule made by a company, organization, or local authority to control the actions of its members.
Example
The city council passed a new by-law regulating street vendors.
A1 interjection
bye
Meaning
used to say goodbye; a short and informal farewell
Example
I said bye to her before leaving.
C1 noun/adjective
bygone
Meaning
Something belonging to an earlier time; past and no longer existing.
Example
He often talks about the traditions of bygone days.
C1 noun
byline
Meaning
A line in a newspaper or magazine article that names the writer.
Example
Her byline appeared on the front page of the newspaper.
C2 adjective
byzantine
Meaning
Extremely complicated and detailed; relating to the Byzantine Empire or its style.
Example
The new tax regulations are so byzantine that few understand them.