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Exam: IELTS

barbiturate

IPA: //ˈbɑːrbɪtʃʊrət//

KK: /ˈbɑːrbɪtʃʊrɪt/

noun

Definition: A type of drug that comes from barbituric acid and is used to calm the nervous system, often as a sleep aid or to relieve anxiety.

Example: The doctor prescribed a barbiturate to help the patient sleep better at night.

barcode

IPA: /ˈbɑːrkoʊd/

KK: /ˈbɑrˌkoʊd/

noun

Definition: A barcode is a pattern of lines or shapes that can be read by machines to store information, often used for tracking products or items.

Example: The store scanned the barcode on the package to check the price.

bard

IPA: /bɑrd/

KK: /bɑrd/

noun

Definition: A person who writes and performs poetry, often telling stories about heroes and important events.

Example: The bard recited tales of ancient heroes to the gathered crowd.

transitive verb

Definition: To cover meat with thin slices of bacon or fat to keep it moist while cooking, or to equip a horse with protective coverings.

Example: The chef decided to bard the chicken with bacon to enhance its flavor and moisture.

barefaced

IPA: //ˈbɛərˌfeɪst//

KK: /ˈbɛrˌfeɪst/

adjective

Definition: Not covered or concealed; showing boldness or shamelessness without any disguise.

Example: He made a barefaced attempt to lie to his boss without any shame.

barefacedly

IPA: /ˈbɛəˌfeɪstli/

KK: /ˈbɛrˌfeɪstli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is shameless or brazen, showing no embarrassment or modesty.

Example: He barefacedly lied about his whereabouts last night.

barely

IPA: /ˈbɛrli/

KK: /ˈbɛrli/

adverb

Definition: Only just; by a small amount; hardly at all.

Example: She barely passed the exam, scoring just enough to pass.

barge

IPA: /bɑrdʒ/

KK: /bɑrdʒ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To move in a clumsy or noisy way, often interrupting or intruding on others.

Example: He barged into the room without knocking.

noun

Definition: A large, flat-bottomed boat used mainly for transporting goods on rivers and canals, often towed by another boat.

Example: The barge carried heavy cargo down the river.

transitive verb

Definition: To transport something using a flat-bottomed boat, often used for carrying goods on rivers or canals.

Example: They decided to barge the heavy materials down the river to the construction site.

bariatric

IPA: /ˌbæriˈætrɪk/

KK: /bɛrɪˈætrɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the medical field that focuses on treating obesity and weight-related issues.

Example: The hospital has a specialized bariatric program for patients seeking weight loss surgery.

barista

IPA: /bɑːˈrɪstə/

KK: /bɑːˈriːstə/

noun

Definition: A person who prepares and serves coffee drinks, especially in a coffee shop.

Example: The barista made a delicious cappuccino for the customer.

baritonal

IPA: //ˌbærɪˈtoʊnəl//

KK: /bɛrɪˈtoʊnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a baritone voice, which is a type of male singing voice that is lower than tenor but higher than bass.

Example: The baritonal quality of his voice made him perfect for the role in the opera.

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