Exam: IELTS

Definition: The act of saying that someone is responsible for something bad that happened.

Example: She took the blame for the mistake at work.

Definition: To say that someone is responsible for something bad that happened.

Example: She didn't want to blame anyone for the mistake.

Definition: Deserving to be blamed or held responsible for something wrong or bad.

Example: The blameful actions of the team led to their disqualification from the competition.

Definition: Not responsible for any wrongdoing; innocent and without fault.

Example: She was found blameless in the investigation.

Definition: In a way that does not deserve blame or criticism; without fault.

Example: She handled the situation blamelessly, ensuring that no one was at fault.

Definition: The quality of not being responsible for any wrongdoing or fault.

Example: Her blamelessness in the situation was clear to everyone.

Definition: The quality of being deserving of blame or criticism for a fault or wrongdoing.

Example: The judge considered the blameworthiness of the defendant before making a decision.

Definition: Deserving to be blamed for something wrong or bad that has happened.

Example: The manager was considered blameworthy for the project's failure due to his poor decisions.

Definition: To become pale or white, often due to fear or shock.

Example: Her face blanched when she heard the news.

Definition: To make something white or pale, often by scalding it briefly in hot water.

Example: She decided to blanch the vegetables before freezing them to preserve their color and texture.

Definition: Something that is dull, lacking in flavor, or not exciting. It can also refer to a calm and untroubled quality.

Example: The soup was so bland that I had to add salt and spices to make it taste better.

Definition: To persuade someone to do something by using kind words or compliments.

Example: She tried to blandish her boss into giving her a raise by praising his leadership skills.