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Exam: IELTS

bake

IPA: //beɪk//

KK: /beɪk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven, until it is ready to eat.

Example: I love to bake cookies on the weekends.

noun

Definition: A social event where food is cooked in an oven and served to people, or the process of cooking food in this way.

Example: We had a bake at the community center to raise money for charity.

transitive verb

Definition: To cook food using dry heat, usually in an oven.

Example: I like to bake cookies on the weekends.

baker

IPA: /ˈbeɪ.kər/

KK: /ˈbeɪkər/

noun

Definition: A person whose job is to bake bread, cakes, and other baked goods, often in a shop or bakery.

Example: The baker prepared fresh bread every morning for the customers.

baking

IPA: /ˈbeɪkɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbeɪkɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of cooking food by dry heat in an oven.

Example: The baking temperature for this recipe is 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

noun

Definition: The process of cooking food, especially bread or cakes, in an oven using dry heat.

Example: She enjoys baking cookies every weekend for her friends.

verb

Definition: The action of cooking food, especially bread or cakes, in an oven using dry heat.

Example: She enjoys baking cookies for her friends during the holidays.

balance

IPA: /ˈbæl.əns/

KK: /ˈbæl.əns/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be in a state where different elements are equal or stable, often referring to physical stability or emotional steadiness.

Example: She tried to balance on one foot without falling over.

noun

Definition: A state where different parts or elements are equal or in the correct proportions, leading to stability or harmony.

Example: She found a balance between work and leisure that made her happy.

transitive verb

Definition: To make two or more things equal in amount, value, or importance; to adjust or settle accounts or equations so that they are equal.

Example: She needs to balance her checkbook before the end of the month.

balanced

IPA: /ˈbælənst/

KK: /ˈbælənst/

adjective

Definition: Having equal amounts or proportions of different elements, making it stable or fair.

Example: She maintained a balanced diet to stay healthy.

verb

Definition: To make something steady or equal in amount, size, or importance.

Example: She balanced the books on her head while walking.

balancing

IPA: /ˈbæl.ən.sɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbælənsiŋ/

noun

Definition: The act of keeping something steady and equal in weight or force, so that it does not fall or tip over.

Example: The balancing of the books took several hours to complete.

verb

Definition: To keep something steady and equal in amount or importance, often by adjusting or compensating for different forces or factors.

Example: She is balancing the books to ensure the finances are correct.

baldly

IPA: /ˈbɔːldli/

KK: /bɔldli/

adverb

Definition: In a straightforward and direct way, often without any attempt to soften the message or make it more polite.

Example: She baldly stated her opinion, not caring about how others might feel.

baleful

IPA: /ˈbeɪlfəl/

KK: /ˈbeɪlfəl/

adjective

Definition: Having a harmful or threatening effect; suggesting something bad will happen.

Example: The baleful glare of the storm clouds made everyone uneasy.

balefully

IPA: /ˈbeɪlfəli/

KK: /ˈbeɪlfəli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that expresses harm or evil intentions; threatening or menacing.

Example: She looked at him balefully, making him feel uneasy.

balk

IPA: /bɔk/

KK: /bɔk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To stop suddenly and refuse to continue, often due to hesitation or unwillingness; to make an illegal motion in sports before completing an action.

Example: The horse balked at the jump, refusing to move forward.

noun

Definition: A hindrance or obstacle that prevents progress or success.

Example: The sudden rain was a balk to our outdoor plans.

transitive verb

Definition: To stop short and refuse to proceed, often due to hesitation or reluctance.

Example: He balked at the idea of moving to a new city.

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