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Exam: Cambridge English: C1 Advanced (CAE)

beatify

IPA: //biˈtɪfaɪ//

KK: /biˈtɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To declare someone to be blessed and worthy of religious honor, especially in the context of the Roman Catholic Church.

Example: The church decided to beatify the late bishop for his contributions to the community.

beatitude

IPA: //bɪˈætɪtjuːd//

KK: /bɪˈætɪtud/

noun

Definition: A state of great happiness or blessedness, often used in a religious context, especially referring to the declarations made by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount.

Example: The monks sought a life of beatitude, filled with peace and joy.

beauteously

IPA: //bjuːˈtiːəsli//

KK: /ˈbjuːtɪəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is beautiful or pleasing to the senses.

Example: The garden was beauteously arranged with colorful flowers and lush greenery.

beauteousness

IPA: //bjuːˈtiːəsnəs//

KK: /ˈbjuːtɪəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being beautiful or attractive.

Example: The beauteousness of the landscape took my breath away.

becomingly

IPA: /bɪˈkʌmɪŋli/

KK: /bɪˈkʌmɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is appropriate or suitable; fitting.

Example: She dressed becomingly for the formal event.

becquerel

IPA: /bɛkəˈrɛl/

KK: /bɛkəˈrɛl/

noun

Definition: A unit of measurement for radioactivity, representing one nuclear decay or transformation occurring each second.

Example: The level of radioactivity in the sample was measured in becquerels.

befitting

IPA: /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/

KK: /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is appropriate or suitable for a particular situation or person.

Example: The dress she wore to the party was befitting of her elegant style.

beget

IPA: /bɪˈɡɛt/

KK: /bɪˈɡɛt/

transitive verb

Definition: To produce or bring into existence, often used in the context of causing something to happen or creating offspring.

Example: The new policies are expected to beget positive changes in the community.

beggarly

IPA: /ˈbɛɡərli/

KK: /ˈbɛgərli/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling a beggar; very poor or lacking in quality.

Example: He lived in a beggarly house with barely enough food to eat.

beguile

IPA: /bɪˈɡaɪl/

KK: /bɪˈɡaɪl/

transitive verb

Definition: To charm or deceive someone in a way that is often pleasant or attractive.

Example: She managed to beguile the audience with her enchanting performance.

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