IPA: /bɪˈrɛft/
KK: /bɪˈrɛft/
Definition: Deprived of something or feeling a deep sense of loss, especially after the death of a loved one.
Example: After the storm, the town was bereft of its usual cheerfulness.
Definition: To be deprived of something or someone important, often resulting in a feeling of loss or emptiness.
Example: After the storm, the village was bereft of trees and shelter.
IPA: //ˈbɜːrkəˌliːəm//
KK: /ˈbɜrkəˌliːəm/
Definition: A man-made radioactive element that is part of the actinide series, known for its various isotopes and used in scientific research.
Example: Berkelium is used in some types of nuclear research and experiments.
IPA: //bɛˈrɪliəm//
KK: /bɛˈrɪliəm/
Definition: A lightweight and strong metallic element that is gray in color and is used in various applications, including aerospace and nuclear reactors.
Example: Beryllium is often used in aerospace components due to its strength and light weight.
IPA: //bɪˈsiːtʃ//
KK: /bɪˈsiːtʃ/
Definition: To make a serious and urgent request to someone, often asking for help or support.
Example: I beseech you to listen to my plea for assistance.
IPA: /bɪˈsiːtʃɪŋli/
KK: /bɪˈsiːtʃɪŋli/
Definition: In a way that shows a strong desire or request for something, often with urgency or pleading.
Example: She looked at him beseechingly, hoping he would understand her feelings.
IPA: /bɪˈsɛt/
KK: /bɪˈsɛt/
Definition: To attack or trouble someone or something from all sides, often causing distress or difficulty.
Example: The town was beset by heavy storms that caused flooding.
IPA: //bɪˈsɛtmənt//
KK: /bɪˈsɛtmənt/
Definition: The condition of being surrounded or attacked by problems or difficulties.
Example: The besetment of the town by floods caused many families to evacuate.
IPA: /bɪˈsɛtɪŋ/
KK: /bɪˈsɛtɪŋ/
Definition: Always bothering or attacking someone or something.
Example: The besetting problems of the project made it difficult to succeed.
IPA: /bɪˈʃraʊd/
KK: /bɪˈʃraʊd/
Definition: To cover something completely, often to hide it from view or to protect it.
Example: The fog began to beshroud the valley, making it hard to see the landscape.
IPA: /bɪˈsiːdʒ/
KK: /bɪˈsidʒ/
Definition: To surround a place with armed forces to capture it or to crowd around someone with many requests or problems.
Example: The army decided to besiege the city to force its surrender.
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