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Exam: IELTS

bulwark

IPA: /ˈbʊlwɜrk/

KK: /ˈbʊlwərk/

noun

Definition: A strong wall or structure built to protect or defend against attacks; it can also refer to something that provides support or protection.

Example: The ancient castle had a bulwark that kept invaders at bay.

transitive verb

Definition: To strengthen or protect something by building a wall or barrier around it.

Example: The city was bulwarked against invaders with high stone walls.

bumbling

IPA: /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbʌmblɪŋ/

noun

Definition: A mistake or error that happens because someone is clumsy or awkward.

Example: His bumbling led to several mistakes during the presentation.

verb

Definition: To move or act in a clumsy or awkward way, often making mistakes or causing confusion.

Example: He was bumbling around the kitchen, trying to find the right ingredients for dinner.

bumblingly

IPA: /ˈbʌmblɪŋli/

KK: /ˈbʌmblɪŋli/

adverb

Definition: In a clumsy or awkward way, often resulting in mistakes or confusion.

Example: He bumblingly tried to explain the instructions but ended up confusing everyone.

bump

IPA: /bʌmp/

KK: /bʌmp/

intransitive verb

Definition: To hit or knock against something, often causing a jolt or movement.

Example: The car began to bump along the rough road.

noun

Definition: A raised area on a surface, often caused by a collision or swelling.

Example: She felt a bump on her head after hitting it against the door.

transitive verb

Definition: To hit or knock against something, often causing it to move or change position.

Example: She bumped the table accidentally while walking by.

bumptiously

IPA: /ˈbʌmpʃəsli/

KK: /ˈbʌmpʃəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is overly confident or self-assertive, often in a rude or annoying manner.

Example: He spoke bumptiously at the meeting, making everyone uncomfortable with his arrogance.

bungle

IPA: /ˈbʌŋɡl/

KK: /ˈbʌŋɡl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To do something in a clumsy or careless way, resulting in mistakes or failures.

Example: He bungled the presentation by forgetting important details.

noun

Definition: A mistake or failure that happens because of clumsiness or incompetence.

Example: The project was a complete bungle due to poor planning.

transitive verb

Definition: To do something in a clumsy or careless way, resulting in mistakes or failures.

Example: He bungled the presentation by forgetting important details.

bungled

IPA: /ˈbʌŋɡəld/

KK: /ˈbʌŋɡəld/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has been done in a careless or ineffective way, often resulting in mistakes or problems.

Example: The project was bungled due to poor planning and lack of communication.

verb

Definition: To carry out a task clumsily or ineptly, resulting in failure or mistakes.

Example: He bungled the presentation by forgetting his notes and mixing up the slides.

bungler

IPA: /ˈbʌŋɡlə/

KK: /ˈbʌŋɡlər/

noun

Definition: A person who does things clumsily or makes mistakes due to lack of skill or ability.

Example: He is such a bungler that he often breaks things when trying to fix them.

bunglesome

IPA: //ˈbʌŋɡlˌsʌm//

KK: /ˈbʌŋɡlˌsʌm/

adjective

Definition: Difficult to handle or use due to being awkwardly shaped or clumsy.

Example: The bunglesome package made it hard for her to carry up the stairs.

bungling

IPA: /ˈbʌŋɡlɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbʌŋɡlɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing someone who is clumsy or makes mistakes due to a lack of skill or competence.

Example: His bungling attempts to fix the car only made the problem worse.

noun

Definition: An act or acts that show a lack of skill or ability, often resulting in mistakes or failures.

Example: His bungling of the project led to many delays and problems.

verb

Definition: To carry out a task clumsily or ineptly, often resulting in mistakes or failures.

Example: He was bungling the project, causing delays and frustration among the team.

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