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Exam: IELTS

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.

being

IPA: /ˈbiːɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbɪŋ/

conjunction

Definition: A word used to indicate a reason or cause, similar to 'because' or 'since', often found in certain regional dialects of the United States.

Example: Being it was raining, we decided to stay indoors.

noun

Definition: A person or creature that exists; the nature or essence of something that has existence.

Example: Every being has its own unique qualities and characteristics.

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.

belated

IPA: /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

KK: /bɪˈleɪtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Done or happening after the expected or usual time, often used to describe something that is late, like a greeting or gift.

Example: I sent her a belated birthday card because I forgot her special day.

belatedly

IPA: /bɪˈleɪtɪdli/

KK: /bɪˈleɪtɪdli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is late or delayed; happening after the expected time.

Example: She belatedly realized her mistake after the meeting was over.

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.

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.

belie

IPA: /bɪˈlaɪ/

KK: /bɪˈlaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To show something to be false or to contradict it; to give a misleading impression of something.

Example: Her calm demeanor belies the anxiety she feels inside.

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