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bluff

IPA: /blʌf/

KK: /blʌf/

adjective

Definition: Having a wide and steep front, often used to describe a landscape or geographical feature.

Example: The bluff overlooking the river provided a stunning view of the valley below.

intransitive verb

Definition: To pretend to be stronger or more confident than one really is, often to deceive others.

Example: He decided to bluff his way through the interview, acting as if he had all the right answers.

noun

Definition: A steep area of land, like a cliff or riverbank, that rises sharply from the ground.

Example: The hikers stood at the edge of the bluff, looking out over the valley below.

transitive verb

Definition: To deceive someone by pretending to have a stronger position or better abilities than one actually does.

Example: He tried to bluff his way through the interview by pretending to know more than he actually did.

blunder

IPA: /ˈblʌndər/

KK: /ˈblʌndɚ/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a serious mistake or to act in a clumsy way.

Example: He tends to blunder when he is nervous.

noun

Definition: A serious mistake that often happens because someone is confused or not paying attention.

Example: He made a blunder during the presentation that embarrassed him.

transitive verb

Definition: To make a serious mistake or error, often due to carelessness or lack of thought.

Example: He blundered the presentation by forgetting key points.

blunderer

IPA: /ˈblʌndərər/

KK: /ˈblʌndərər/

noun

Definition: A person who makes mistakes or errors, often in a careless or clumsy way.

Example: He is known as a blunderer because he often forgets important details.

blundering

IPA: /ˈblʌndərɪŋ/

KK: /ˈblʌndərɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The action of making a mistake or error, often due to carelessness or confusion.

Example: His blundering during the presentation caused a lot of confusion among the audience.

verb

Definition: To make a mistake or to act clumsily, often resulting in an error or mishap.

Example: He was blundering through the presentation, forgetting key points.

blunderingly

IPA: /ˈblʌndərɪŋli/

KK: /ˈblʌndərɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that involves making mistakes or acting clumsily.

Example: He blunderingly tried to fix the broken machine, but only made it worse.

blunt

IPA: /blʌnt/

KK: /blʌnt/

adjective

Definition: Not sharp; having a dull edge or end. It can also mean being very direct and honest in a way that may seem rude or insensitive.

Example: His blunt comments made some people uncomfortable during the meeting.

intransitive verb

Definition: To lose a sharp edge or point, becoming less effective for cutting or piercing.

Example: The knife will blunt if you use it on hard surfaces.

noun

Definition: A type of cigar that has been emptied of its tobacco and filled with marijuana or other substances.

Example: He rolled a blunt for the party.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something less sharp or less effective.

Example: He used a file to blunt the knife's edge before putting it away.

bluntly

IPA: /ˈblʌntli/

KK: /blʌntli/

adverb

Definition: In a straightforward and direct way, often without concern for politeness or sensitivity.

Example: She bluntly told him that his idea was not good.

bluntness

IPA: /ˈblʌnt.nəs/

KK: /blʌntnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality of being straightforward and honest in speech or behavior, often without concern for how it may affect others.

Example: Her bluntness sometimes hurt people's feelings, but she always spoke her mind.

blur

IPA: /blɜːr/

KK: /blɜr/

intransitive verb

Definition: To become unclear or difficult to see.

Example: The words on the page began to blur after I stared at them for too long.

noun

Definition: A mark or area that is unclear or not sharp, making it hard to see clearly.

Example: The photograph had a blur that made the details hard to recognize.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something less clear or distinct, often causing it to appear hazy or unclear.

Example: The artist used soft colors to blur the edges of the painting, creating a dreamy effect.

blurb

IPA: /blɜːrb/

KK: /blɜrb/

noun

Definition: A short description or promotional notice about a book, film, or product, often found on the cover or in advertisements.

Example: The author wrote a catchy blurb to attract readers to her new novel.

verb

Definition: To write a short description or promotional text for something, like a book or movie.

Example: She was asked to blurb the new novel for the publisher's website.

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