Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
Banian
Meaning
a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest
Example
He put on a cotton banian under his shirt.
B2 verb
banish
Meaning
to send someone away from a place as punishment; to get rid of
Example
The king banished the traitor from the kingdom.
C1 noun
banister
Meaning
a railing supported by posts at the side of a staircase or balcony
Example
She held the banister tightly while going down the stairs.
A1 noun/verb
bank
Meaning
an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)
Example
She deposited the money in the bank.
B1 noun
banker
Meaning
a person who works in or manages a bank
Example
The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents.
B1 noun
banking
Meaning
the business or services provided by a bank
Example
Online banking has made financial transactions easier.
B2 noun
Bankrupt
Meaning
a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something
Example
The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management.
B2 noun
bankruptcy
Meaning
the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process
Example
The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles.
B2 noun
banner
Meaning
a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements
Example
The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product.
C1 noun/verb
banter
Meaning
playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks
Example
The colleagues enjoyed some light banter during the meeting.
C1 adjective/verb
bantering
Meaning
characterized by good-humored teasing or joking
Example
They had a bantering conversation at the café.
A2 noun, verb
bar
Meaning
a counter where drinks are served; to prevent or block
Example
They decided to meet at the bar after work.
C1 noun
barb
Meaning
a sharp projection such as on a fishhook; a cutting remark
Example
The fishhook has a small barb to keep the fish from escaping.
C2 noun
Barbar
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut men's hair and shave or trim beards
Example
The barber gave him a perfect haircut for his wedding.
C1 noun
Barbarian
Meaning
a person from an uncivilized group; someone who is cruel or brutal
Example
The ancient Romans considered anyone outside their empire to be barbarians.
C2 noun
Barbarism
Meaning
extreme cruelty or brutality; absence of culture and civilization
Example
The barbarism of the war crimes shocked the entire international community.
C2 adjective
Barbarous
Meaning
extremely cruel; uncivilized; savage
Example
The barbarous treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights organizations.
C2 noun
barcarole
Meaning
a traditional Venetian boat song, often in 6/8 time
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful barcarole that reminded me of Venice.
C2 noun
bard
Meaning
a poet, traditionally one reciting epics and associated with oral traditions
Example
Shakespeare is often called the Bard of Avon.
B2 adjective
Bare
Meaning
naked; uncovered; empty; minimal
Example
The bare walls of the room needed some decoration.
C2 adjective
barefaced
Meaning
shameless and undisguised; openly bold or unashamed
Example
He told a barefaced lie in front of everyone.
B1 adverb
Barely
Meaning
scarcely; only just; almost not
Example
I barely passed the exam.
C1 noun
bareness
Meaning
the state of being bare or uncovered; lack of decoration, warmth, or concealment
Example
The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
B1 verb
bargain
Meaning
to negotiate terms; to discuss prices; to make a deal
Example
She likes to bargain at the local market.