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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

befog

IPA: /bɪˈfɔg/

KK: /bɪˈfɔg/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something unclear or confusing, often by covering it with fog or similar obscurity.

Example: The sudden change in plans seemed to befall the meeting, which only served to befog the discussion.

befogged

IPA: /bɪˈfɔɡd/

KK: /bɪˈfɔɡd/

adjective

Definition: Covered or made unclear by fog, making it difficult to see or understand.

Example: The mountain was befogged, hiding its peak from view.

verb

Definition: To make something unclear or confused, often used in the context of thoughts or understanding.

Example: The complicated instructions befogged her understanding of the project.

befoul

IPA: /bɪˈfaʊl/

KK: /bɪˈfaʊl/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something dirty or unclean, especially by polluting it.

Example: The factory's waste began to befoul the nearby river.

befuddle

IPA: /bɪˈfʌdəl/

KK: /bɪˈfʌdəl/

transitive verb

Definition: To confuse someone or make them unable to think clearly.

Example: The complicated instructions befuddled the students during the exam.

befuddled

IPA: /bɪˈfʌd.əld/

KK: /bɪˈfʌdld/

adjective

Definition: Feeling confused or unable to think clearly.

Example: After the complicated explanation, I was completely befuddled.

verb

Definition: To confuse someone or make them unable to think clearly.

Example: The complicated instructions left me feeling befuddled.

befuddlement

IPA: /bɪˈfʌdəlmənt/

KK: /bɪˈfʌdəlmənt/

noun

Definition: A state of confusion or bewilderment, often caused by a lack of understanding.

Example: His befuddlement was evident when he couldn't solve the simple puzzle.

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.

begetter

IPA: /bɪˈɡɛtə/

KK: /bɪˈɡɛtər/

noun

Definition: A person or thing that creates or brings something into existence.

Example: The artist was considered the begetter of a new style in painting.

beggarliness

IPA: //ˈbɛɡərlɪnəs//

KK: /ˈbɛɡərlɪnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being very poor and living like a beggar.

Example: The city's beggarliness was evident as many people struggled to find food and shelter.

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.

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