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Exam: TOEFL

babble

IPA: /ˈbæbəl/

KK: /ˈbæbəl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a series of sounds that are not clear or meaningful, often in a way that seems silly or childish.

Example: The baby began to babble happily in her crib.

noun

Definition: A type of continuous, low sound made by people talking or by flowing water, often considered meaningless or silly.

Example: The babble of the children playing in the park filled the air with joy.

transitive verb

Definition: To speak quickly and in a way that is hard to understand, often because of excitement or confusion.

Example: The child began to babble excitedly about her day at the zoo.

babesia

IPA: /bəˈbiːziə/

KK: /bəˈbiːziə/

noun

Definition: A type of tiny organism that lives in the blood of animals and can cause disease, especially in mammals like dogs and cattle. It is spread by ticks and can infect red blood cells.

Example: Babesia can cause serious health issues in infected animals if not treated promptly.

babesiosis

IPA: //bəˌbiː.ziˈoʊ.sɪs//

KK: /bæbiˈziəsɪs/

noun

Definition: A disease caused by a type of protozoan that infects red blood cells, usually spread by ticks, leading to symptoms like fever and fatigue.

Example: Babesiosis is more common in areas where the northern deer tick is found.

baccalaureate

IPA: /ˌbækəˈlɔːriət/

KK: /bækəˈlɔːriət/

noun

Definition: A degree awarded by universities and colleges to students who have completed undergraduate studies, or a formal speech given to graduates during a graduation ceremony.

Example: She received her baccalaureate in biology after four years of hard work.

bach

IPA: /bæk/

KK: /bæk/

intransitive verb

Definition: To live by oneself and manage a household without a partner, typically as a single man.

Example: After his friends got married, he decided to bach and enjoy his independence.

noun

Definition: A small house or cottage, often used for vacations or weekends.

Example: They spent the summer at their bach by the lake.

bachelor

IPA: /ˈbætʃələr/

KK: /ˈbætʃələr/

adjective

Definition: This term describes something that is designed for or used by one person, often referring to living arrangements or lifestyles.

Example: He lives in a bachelor apartment that is perfect for his needs.

noun

Definition: A man who is not married or a person who has completed a basic degree from a college or university.

Example: He is a bachelor who enjoys traveling and exploring new places.

bachelorhood

IPA: /ˈbætʃ.əl.hʊd/

KK: /ˈbæʧəˌhʊd/

noun

Definition: The state of being an unmarried man.

Example: He enjoyed his bachelorhood, focusing on his career and hobbies.

bacillary

IPA: /bæˈsɪl.ə.ri/

KK: /bæˈsɪl.ər.i/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or resembling small rod-shaped bacteria.

Example: The doctor diagnosed the patient with bacillary dysentery, which is caused by rod-shaped bacteria.

bacillus

IPA: /bəˈsɪləs/

KK: /bəˈsɪləs/

noun

Definition: A type of bacteria that is usually rod-shaped and can cause diseases or be found in various environments.

Example: The scientist studied the bacillus to understand how it causes infections.

bacitracin

IPA: //ˌbæs.ɪˈtreɪ.sɪn//

KK: /bæsɪˈtreɪsɪn/

noun

Definition: A type of antibiotic made from a specific bacterium, used mainly in ointments to treat certain skin infections caused by bacteria.

Example: The doctor prescribed bacitracin to help heal the infected cut.

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