Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

noun
/ˈboʊlər/

a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown

"The bowler took three wickets in the first over."

noun
/əˈwɛərnəs/

knowledge or perception of a situation, fact, or issue

"Public awareness of climate change is increasing."

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awash

adjective
/əˈwɒʃ/

covered or flooded with water or something in large quantities

"The market was awash with cheap imported goods."

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Away

adverb
/əˈweɪ/

at a distance from a particular place, person, or thing

"She walked away without saying a word."

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awe

noun
/ɔː/

a feeling of deep respect mixed with fear or wonder

"The children looked at the fireworks in awe."

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awful

adjective
/ˈɔːfəl/

very bad or unpleasant

"The weather was awful during our trip."

adverb
/ˈɔːfəli/

in a very great degree; extremely; in a way that is very bad or unpleasant

"I am awfully glad to see you again."

adjective
/ˈɔːkwəd/

causing or feeling embarrassment; difficult to deal with

"There was an awkward silence after his joke."

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awl

noun
/ɔːl/

a small pointed tool used for making holes, especially in leather

"The cobbler used an awl to punch holes in the leather."

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awning

noun
/ˈɔːnɪŋ/

a sheet of canvas or material stretched on a frame to shelter a place from the sun or rain

"We sat under the awning to avoid the heavy rain."

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awry

adverb
/əˈraɪ/

away from the expected or proper direction; wrong or amiss

"The plan went awry when the weather suddenly changed."

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Axe

noun
/æks/

a tool with a heavy blade for cutting wood

"The lumberjack swung his axe to chop the tree."

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axiom

noun
/ˈæk.si.əm/

a statement or principle that is generally accepted as true

"It is an axiom of economics that supply creates its own demand."

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adjective
/ˌæk.si.əˈmæt.ɪk/

self-evident or unquestionable

"It is axiomatic that hard work leads to success."

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aye

noun
/aɪ/

an affirmative vote or expression of agreement

"The committee voted aye on the proposal."

noun
/əˈzeɪ.li.ə/

a flowering shrub with brightly colored blooms, often grown ornamentally

"The garden was full of blooming azaleas in spring."

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azure

adjective
/ˈæʒər/

A bright blue color like that of a clear sky.

"The clear sky was painted in a deep shade of azure."

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babble

verb
/ˈbæbəl/

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

"The child began to babble happily to herself."

noun
/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."

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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
/ˈbækənæl/

A noisy party involving drinking and revelry.

"The festival turned into a wild bacchanal by midnight."

noun
/ˌbækəˈneɪliə/

A Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, drinking, and revelry; any occasion of wild and drunken revelry.

"The novel describes the party as a bacchanalia of excess and joy."

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adjective
/ˌbækəˈneɪliən/

Characterized by or involving drunken revelry.

"The students threw a bacchanalian party after the exams."

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Bachelor

noun
/ˈbætʃələr/

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

"He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering."

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Back

noun/verb/adverb/adjective
/bæk/

the rear surface of the human body; to support; to return to a place

"He turned back to help his friend."

phrasal verb
/bæk ʌp/

to support or help someone; to make a copy of data for safety; to move backward

"Please back up your files before updating the system."

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backbite

verb
/ˈbækbaɪt/

to speak negatively about someone who is not present; to slander behind someone’s back

"It is wrong to backbite your colleagues behind their backs."

noun
/ˈbækboʊn/

the spine; the chief support or mainstay; strength of character

"Education is the backbone of a nation."

noun
/ˈbækdrɒp/

a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage

"The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene."

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."

adjective
/ˈbækˌhændɪd/

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

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

noun
/ˈbækɪŋ/

support or approval for a plan, person, or idea

"The project received strong backing from the investors."

noun
/ˈbækˌsaɪd/

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

"The kids slid down the hill on their backside."

verb
/ˈbækˌslaɪd/

To relapse into bad habits, undesirable practices, or moral decline.

"After months of progress, he began to backslide into old habits."

noun
/ˈbækʌp/

a copy of data stored separately to protect against loss

"Make sure to have a backup of your important files."

adverb
/ˈbækwərdz/

Toward the back or in the reverse direction.

"He accidentally fell backwards into the chair."

noun
/ˌbækˈjɑːrd/

an area of land behind a house, typically used for recreation or gardening

"The children played football in the backyard."

adjective
/beɪˈkoʊniən/

Relating to the philosopher Francis Bacon or his method of scientific reasoning.

"The researcher followed a Baconian approach to observation and experimentation."

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noun
/bækˈtɪəriə/

Microscopic single-celled organisms that can be beneficial or harmful.

"Some bacteria in the human gut help with digestion."

noun
/bækˈtɪəriəm/

A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.

"The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions."

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bad

adjective
/bæd/

not good; unpleasant, harmful, or of poor quality

"The milk smells bad, so don’t drink it."

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badge

noun
/bædʒ/

A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.

"The police officer showed his badge to identify himself."

verb
/ˈbædʒər/

To repeatedly ask or annoy someone with demands or questions.

"The reporter kept badgering the politician with questions."

noun
/ˌbædɪˈnɑːʒ/

Playful and humorous conversation; banter.

"The friends enjoyed a light badinage over coffee."

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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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verb
/ˈbæfəl/

To confuse or puzzle someone completely.

"The complex puzzle baffled the students."

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bag

noun
/bæɡ/

a container made of flexible material, used for carrying items

"She carried her books in a bag."

noun
/ˈbæɡɪdʒ/

suitcases and bags containing personal belongings; past experiences or problems that affect behavior

"Please collect your baggage from the conveyor belt at the airport."

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bail

noun
/beɪl/

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

"He was granted bail after his arrest."

noun
/ˌbeɪˈliː/

a person or party who temporarily receives possession of goods or property from another under a legal agreement

"The bailee must take reasonable care of the goods while they are in his possession."