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Exam: IELTS

befall

IPA: /bɪˈfɔːl/

KK: /bɪˈfɔl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To happen or occur, especially something that is usually unexpected or unfortunate.

Example: A great misfortune may befall anyone at any time.

transitive verb

Definition: To happen to someone or something, often in a negative way.

Example: Misfortune can befall anyone at any time.

befit

IPA: /bɪˈfɪt/

KK: /bɪˈfɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To be suitable or appropriate for someone or something.

Example: The elegant dress befits a formal event.

befitting

IPA: /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/

KK: /bɪˈfɪtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Something that is appropriate or suitable for a particular situation or person.

Example: The dress she wore to the party was befitting of her elegant style.

befittingly

IPA: /bɪˈfɪtɪŋli/

KK: /bɪˈfɪtɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is appropriate or suitable for a particular situation or person.

Example: She dressed befittingly for the formal event, wearing an elegant gown.

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.

before

IPA: /bɪˈfɔːr/

KK: /bɪˈfɔr/

adjective

Definition: At an earlier time or prior to a certain point.

Example: I always wash my hands before eating.

adverb

Definition: At an earlier time than something else; prior to a specific point in time.

Example: I always wash my hands before eating.

conjunction

Definition: At a time earlier than something else; prior to an event or action.

Example: Please finish your homework before dinner.

preposition

Definition: At an earlier time than something else; prior to.

Example: We need to finish this project before the deadline.

beforehand

IPA: /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/

KK: /bɪˈfɔrˌhænd/

adjective

Definition: At an earlier time or prior to a specific event.

Example: We should prepare the documents beforehand to avoid any delays.

adverb

Definition: At an earlier time; before something happens.

Example: I like to prepare my notes beforehand so I can focus during the meeting.

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.

befriend

IPA: /bɪˈfrɛnd/

KK: /bɪˈfrɛnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To act as a friend to someone, especially by offering support or kindness.

Example: She decided to befriend the new student in her class.

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.

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