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Exam: IELTS

betatron

IPA: /ˈbɛtəˌtrɒn/

KK: /ˈbɛtəˌtrɒn/

noun

Definition: A device that accelerates electrons to very high speeds using a changing magnetic field.

Example: The researchers used a betatron to conduct experiments in particle physics.

betide

IPA: /bɪˈtaɪd/

KK: /bɪˈtaɪd/

intransitive verb

Definition: To happen or occur, especially in a way that is significant or important.

Example: Many strange events may betide if we do not take precautions.

transitive verb

Definition: To happen to someone or something, often used in a literary or formal context.

Example: May good fortune betide you in your endeavors.

betray

IPA: /bɪˈtreɪ/

KK: /bɪˈtreɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To be disloyal to someone by revealing their secrets or by helping an enemy; to break someone's trust.

Example: He felt that his friend would betray him if he shared his plans.

betrayal

IPA: /bɪˈtreɪəl/

KK: /bɪˈtreɪəl/

noun

Definition: The act of being disloyal or unfaithful to someone or something, often by revealing secrets or breaking trust.

Example: His betrayal of his best friend shocked everyone in the group.

betrayer

IPA: //bɪˈtreɪər//

KK: /bɪˈtreɪər/

noun

Definition: A person who is disloyal or unfaithful, especially by revealing secrets or betraying trust.

Example: He was labeled a betrayer after he shared confidential information with the enemy.

betrothal

IPA: /bɪˈtroʊθəl/

KK: /bɪˈtroʊðəl/

noun

Definition: A formal agreement between two people to marry each other in the future.

Example: They celebrated their betrothal with a small family gathering.

betrothed

IPA: /bɪˈtroʊðd/

KK: /bɪˈtroʊðd/

adjective

Definition: Having made a formal agreement to marry someone.

Example: They are betrothed and planning their wedding for next year.

noun

Definition: A person who is engaged to be married.

Example: She introduced her betrothed to her family at dinner.

better

IPA: /ˈbɛtər/

KK: /ˈbɛtər/

intransitive verb

Definition: To improve or to be in a more favorable condition than before.

Example: After practicing every day, she felt she was getting better at playing the piano.

noun

Definition: A person or thing that is superior in quality or excellence compared to others.

Example: He is considered a better in his field due to his extensive experience.

transitive verb

Definition: To improve something or to make it better than it was before.

Example: She worked hard to better her skills in painting.

betterment

IPA: /ˈbɛtərmənt/

KK: /ˈbɛtərmənt/

noun

Definition: A process or act of making something better or improving it, often related to personal, social, or financial improvement.

Example: The community focused on the betterment of local schools to provide a better education for children.

between

IPA: /bɪˈtwiːn/

KK: /bɪˈtwin/

adverb

Definition: In a space or time that is in the middle of two or more things.

Example: The park is located between the school and the library.

preposition

Definition: This word is used to indicate a position or relationship that is in the middle of two or more things, people, or ideas.

Example: The park is located between the school and the library.

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