Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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bailiff

noun
/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."

noun
/ˈbeɪlɔːr/

a person who temporarily transfers possession of goods or property to another under a bailment agreement

"The bailor entrusted the valuable artwork to the museum for safekeeping."

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bait

noun/verb
/beɪt/

Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.

"He used worms as bait to catch fish."

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baize

noun
/beɪz/

A type of coarse woolen cloth, often green, used for covering tables such as billiard tables.

"The old card table was covered with worn baize."

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bake

verb
/beɪk/

to cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven

"She baked a cake for her friend's birthday."

noun
/beɪkt miːt/

meat that has been cooked in an oven using dry heat

"The baked meat was tender and flavorful."

noun
/ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈpaʊ.dər/

a dry chemical leavening agent used to increase volume and lighten texture in baked goods

"The recipe calls for two teaspoons of baking powder."

noun
/ˈbeɪ.kɪŋ ˈsoʊ.də/

sodium bicarbonate used in cooking and baking as a leavening agent

"Add a teaspoon of baking soda to make the cake fluffy."

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Bakul

noun
/bəˈkuːl/

a fragrant white flower native to South Asia, scientifically known as Mimusops elengi

"The sweet fragrance of bakul flowers filled the evening air in the village."

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balance

noun
/ˈbæləns/

a state where different elements are equal or in the correct proportions

"Work-life balance is important for health."

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balanced

adjective
/ˈbælənst/

keeping or showing a sensible and fair view or position; evenly arranged

"A balanced diet is essential for good health."

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noun
ˈbæl.ənst daɪ.ət

A diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth.

"A balanced diet is essential for maintaining good health."

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bale

noun
/beɪl/

A large bundle of goods tightly wrapped and bound.

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

adjective
/ˈbeɪlfəl/

Threatening harm; menacing or expressing hatred.

"She gave him a baleful look after the insult."

balk

verb
/bɔːk/

to hesitate or refuse to proceed or comply

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

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balky

adjective
/ˈbɔːlki/

difficult, uncooperative, or stubborn

"The balky printer refused to work when needed most."

ball

noun
/bɔːl/

a round object used in games or sports

"The children played with a ball in the park."

noun
/ˈbæləd/

a narrative song or poem, often sentimental or romantic

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

noun
/ˈbælæst/

heavy material used to stabilize a ship or vehicle

"The ship was loaded with ballast to remain steady in the storm."

noun
/bæˈleɪ/

a highly stylized and artistic form of dance

"She has trained for years in classical ballet."

noun/verb
/bəˈluːn/

A small bag made of thin rubber or similar material that can be inflated with air or gas; as a verb, to expand rapidly.

"The children played with a red balloon at the party."

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ballot

noun
/ˈbælət/

a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote

"Voters cast their ballot in the election."

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balm

noun
/bɑːm/

A soothing ointment or something that provides comfort or relief.

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

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balmy

adjective
/ˈbɑːmi/

Mild and pleasantly warm; soothing.

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

noun
/ˈbɔːlsəm/

An aromatic resinous substance or plant used for healing or soothing.

"The tree produced a fragrant balsam used in medicine."

noun
/ˈbɔːl.səm ˈæp.əl/

a bitter gourd vegetable with a bumpy green skin, also known as bitter melon

"Balsam apple is cooked with spices to reduce its bitter taste."

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ban

verb
/bæn/

to officially or legally prohibit something

"The government banned smoking in public places."

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banal

adjective
/bəˈnɑːl/ or /ˈbeɪnəl/

Lacking originality; boringly obvious and commonplace.

"His speech was full of banal clichés."

noun
/bəˈnæləti/

The condition of being unoriginal, boring, or obvious; trite remark or quality.

"The speech was criticized for its banality and lack of originality."

noun
/bəˈnænə/

a long curved fruit with a yellow skin and soft sweet flesh inside

"She ate a ripe banana for breakfast."

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band

noun
/bænd/

a group of musicians who play music together

"The band performed live at the concert."

noun, verb
/ˈbændɪdʒ/

a strip of material used to cover or protect a wound; to cover or wrap a wound with such material

"The nurse carefully bandaged his injured arm."

noun
/bænˈdænə/

A large, often brightly colored handkerchief, typically worn on the head or around the neck.

"He tied a red bandanna around his neck."

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noun
ˈbænd.wɪdθ

A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.

"Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed."

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bandy

verb
/ˈbændi/

To pass (words, ideas, or gossip) back and forth in a casual or argumentative way.

"They bandied jokes across the table."

bane

noun
/beɪn/

A cause of great distress, harm, or annoyance.

"Traffic jams are the bane of city life."

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baneful

adjective
/ˈbeɪnfəl/

Causing harm, ruin, or destruction; deadly or poisonous.

"His baneful influence ruined the community."

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Bang

noun
/bæŋ/

a sudden loud noise; a hard blow or hit

"The door closed with a loud bang that woke everyone up."

noun
/ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry

"She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists."

noun
/ˈbæn.jən/

a sleeveless undergarment worn next to the skin; vest

"He put on a cotton banian under his shirt."

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verb
/ˈbænɪʃ/

to send someone away, often as a punishment; to get rid of something unwanted

"The king decided to banish the traitor from the kingdom."

noun
/ˈbænɪstər/

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

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

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bank

noun/verb
/bæŋk/

an institution where money is kept and managed; or to tilt in movement (like an airplane or riverbank)

"She deposited the money in the bank."

noun
/ˈbæŋkər/

a person who works in or manages a bank

"The banker approved the loan after reviewing the documents."

noun
/ˈbæŋkɪŋ/

the business or services provided by a bank

"Online banking has made financial transactions easier."

noun
/ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something

"The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management."

noun
/ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process

"The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles."

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banner

noun
/ˈbænər/

a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements

"The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product."

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noun/verb
/ˈbæntər/

playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks

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

adjective/verb
/ˈbæntərɪŋ/

characterized by good-humored teasing or joking

"They had a bantering conversation at the café."