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Exam: IELTS

burglar

IPA: /ˈbɜːrɡlər/

KK: /ˈbɜrɡlər/

noun

Definition: A person who illegally enters a building with the intention of stealing something.

Example: The burglar was caught trying to break into the house at night.

burglarious

IPA: //ˈbɜːɡlərɪəs//

KK: /ˈbɜrɡlərɪəs/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the crime of breaking into a building to commit theft.

Example: The police are investigating a series of burglarious activities in the neighborhood.

burglarize

IPA: //ˈbɜːrɡləraɪz//

KK: /ˈbɜrɡləˌraɪz/

intransitive verb

Definition: To illegally enter a building with the intent to commit a crime, usually theft.

Example: The police arrested him for trying to burglarize a house in the neighborhood.

transitive verb

Definition: To illegally enter a building with the intention of stealing something.

Example: The police caught the man trying to burglarize a house in the neighborhood.

burglary

IPA: /ˈbɜːɡləri/

KK: /ˈbɜrɡləri/

noun

Definition: The act of entering a building or property without permission, usually to steal something.

Example: The police arrested him for burglary after they found him inside the house.

burlesque

IPA: /bɜːrˈlɛsk/

KK: /bɜrˈlɛsk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To perform in a style that exaggerates or mocks something, often in a humorous way.

Example: The actor decided to burlesque the famous scene from the movie, making everyone laugh.

noun

Definition: A type of performance or work that humorously imitates or mocks something, often using exaggeration or comedy. It can also refer to a variety show with comedy and dance.

Example: The burlesque show was filled with laughter and entertaining performances.

transitive verb

Definition: To imitate someone or something in a funny or mocking way.

Example: The comedian burlesqued the famous actor during the show, making everyone laugh.

burn

IPA: /bɜrn/

KK: /bɜrn/

intransitive verb

Definition: To be on fire or to produce flames; to be consumed by fire.

Example: The dry leaves began to burn quickly in the hot sun.

noun

Definition: A mark or injury caused by fire, heat, or chemicals, or a feeling of pain from heat or irritation.

Example: She had a burn on her arm from touching the hot stove.

transitive verb

Definition: To cause something to be destroyed or damaged by fire or heat.

Example: He accidentally burned the toast while making breakfast.

burning

IPA: /ˈbɜːrnɪŋ/

KK: /ˈbɜrnɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Having a strong feeling or emotion; also refers to something that is on fire or producing heat.

Example: She felt a burning desire to help those in need.

burnish

IPA: //ˈbɜrnɪʃ//

KK: /ˈbɜrnɪʃ/

noun

Definition: A shiny and smooth surface or appearance, often achieved by polishing.

Example: The burnish on the metal gave it a beautiful shine.

transitive verb

Definition: To make something shiny or smooth by rubbing it.

Example: She used a cloth to burnish the silverware until it gleamed.

burnished

IPA: //ˈbɜrnɪʃt//

KK: /ˈbɜrnɪʃt/

adjective

Definition: Made shiny and smooth by rubbing or polishing.

Example: The artist used a special technique to create a burnished surface on the sculpture.

verb

Definition: To make something shiny or smooth by rubbing it, often used for surfaces like metal or wood.

Example: She burnished the silverware until it gleamed.

burnout

IPA: /ˈbɜːrnaʊt/

KK: /ˈbɜrnˌaʊt/

noun

Definition: A state of physical or emotional exhaustion caused by prolonged stress or overwork.

Example: After working long hours for months, she experienced burnout and needed a break.

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