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Exam: IELTS

berth

IPA: /bɜrθ/

KK: /bɜrθ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To arrive at a place where a ship can be secured or docked.

Example: The ship will berth at the harbor by noon.

noun

Definition: A place where a ship can dock or anchor, or a bed or bunk on a ship or train.

Example: The cruise ship found a berth at the harbor to unload its passengers.

transitive verb

Definition: To place a ship in a designated area for docking or mooring.

Example: The captain decided to berth the ship at the harbor for the night.

berthing

IPA: /ˈbɜːrθɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbɜrθɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A place where a ship is secured or docked, or a space for sleeping, especially on a ship.

Example: The cruise ship was berthing at the port for the night.

verb

Definition: To bring a ship into a specific place to dock or anchor.

Example: The captain is berthing the ship at the harbor.

beryllium

IPA: //bɛˈrɪliəm//

KK: /bɛˈrɪliəm/

noun

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.

beseech

IPA: //bɪˈsiːtʃ//

KK: /bɪˈsiːtʃ/

transitive verb

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.

beseechingly

IPA: /bɪˈsiːtʃɪŋli/

KK: /bɪˈsiːtʃɪŋli/

adverb

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.

beset

IPA: /bɪˈsɛt/

KK: /bɪˈsɛt/

transitive verb

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.

besetment

IPA: //bɪˈsɛtmənt//

KK: /bɪˈsɛtmənt/

noun

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.

besetting

IPA: /bɪˈsɛtɪŋ/

KK: /bɪˈsɛtɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Always bothering or attacking someone or something.

Example: The besetting problems of the project made it difficult to succeed.

beshroud

IPA: /bɪˈʃraʊd/

KK: /bɪˈʃraʊd/

transitive verb

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.

besides

IPA: /bɪˈsaɪdz/

KK: /bɪˈsaɪdz/

adverb

Definition: In addition to something that has already been mentioned; also.

Example: I enjoy reading, and besides, I love writing stories.

preposition

Definition: This word is used to indicate that something is in addition to something else or to exclude something from consideration.

Example: Besides studying, she also works part-time at a café.

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