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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

behold

IPA: /bɪˈhoʊld/

KK: /bɪˈhoʊld/

intransitive verb

Definition: To see or observe something, often used to draw attention to it.

Example: Behold the beauty of the sunset over the mountains.

transitive verb

Definition: To look at something or someone, often with admiration or wonder.

Example: As we reached the top of the mountain, we beheld a stunning view of the valley below.

beholden

IPA: /bɪˈhoʊldən/

KK: /bɪˈhoʊldən/

adjective

Definition: Having a duty to someone because of a favor or gift received; feeling grateful or indebted to another person.

Example: She felt beholden to her mentor for all the support he had given her during her studies.

behoove

IPA: /bɪˈhuːv/

KK: /bɪˈhuːv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be necessary or appropriate for someone to do something.

Example: It would behoove you to study for the exam if you want to pass.

transitive verb

Definition: To be necessary or appropriate for someone to do something.

Example: It behooves you to study hard if you want to pass the exam.

belabor

IPA: /bɪˈleɪbər/

KK: /bɪˈleɪbər/

transitive verb

Definition: To talk about something for too long or in too much detail, often making it boring or annoying.

Example: He tends to belabor his point during meetings, which makes them drag on.

belabour

IPA: /bɪˈleɪbər/

KK: /bɪˈleɪbər/

verb

Definition: To explain or discuss something in excessive detail or to criticize someone repeatedly.

Example: He tends to belabour his point during meetings, making it hard for others to contribute.

belatedness

IPA: /bɪˈleɪtɪdnəs/

KK: /bɪˈleɪtɪdnəs/

noun

Definition: The condition of being late or delayed in doing something.

Example: Her belatedness in submitting the report caused some issues for the team.

belaud

IPA: /bɪˈlɔːd/

KK: /bɪˈlɔd/

verb

Definition: To praise someone or something very highly, often excessively.

Example: The critics belauded the artist's latest work as a masterpiece.

beleaguer

IPA: /bɪˈliːɡər/

KK: /bɪˈliːɡər/

transitive verb

Definition: To trouble or annoy someone repeatedly; to surround or besiege a place with troops.

Example: The town was beleaguered by enemy forces for several weeks.

beleaguered

IPA: /bɪˈliːɡərd/

KK: /bɪˈliːɡərd/

adjective

Definition: Experiencing a lot of problems or difficulties, often feeling overwhelmed or stressed.

Example: The beleaguered team struggled to meet their deadlines due to constant setbacks.

beleaguerment

IPA: /bɪˈliːɡərmənt/

KK: /bɪˈliɡərmənt/

noun

Definition: A situation where a place is surrounded and blocked, often in a military context, making it difficult for people to enter or leave.

Example: The city was under a beleaguerment, with troops surrounding it on all sides.

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