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Topic: Nature

bunya

IPA: /ˈbʌn.jə/

KK: /ˈbʌn.jə/

noun

Definition: A type of tree known for its large, edible seeds, native to Australia.

Example: The bunya tree produces large cones that contain delicious seeds.

bunyip

IPA: /ˈbʌn.jɪp/

KK: /ˈbʌnɪp/

noun

Definition: A mythical creature from Australian folklore, often described as a monster that lives in swamps and lagoons.

Example: The children were fascinated by the stories of the bunyip lurking in the nearby swamp.

buoy

IPA: /bɔɪ/

KK: /bɔɪ/

noun

Definition: A floating object used in water to mark a specific location, warn of danger, or help with navigation.

Example: The sailor spotted a red buoy marking the entrance to the harbor.

transitive verb

Definition: To lift or support something, keeping it afloat or at a high level, often used in a figurative sense to mean uplifting someone's spirits or morale.

Example: The team's encouragement buoyed her confidence during the competition.

buoyance

IPA: /ˈbɔɪənsi/

KK: /ˈbɔɪənsi/

noun

Definition: The ability of an object to float in a liquid or rise in a gas.

Example: The buoyance of the boat kept it afloat on the water.

buoyancy

IPA: /ˈbɔɪənsi/

KK: /ˈbɔɪənsi/

noun

Definition: The ability of an object to float in a liquid or rise in a gas due to an upward force from the fluid.

Example: The buoyancy of the boat allowed it to stay afloat even in rough waters.

buoyant

IPA: /ˈbɔɪənt/

KK: /ˈbɔɪənt/

adjective

Definition: Able to float in water or air; cheerful and lively in mood.

Example: The buoyant balloon floated high in the sky.

bur

IPA: /bɜːr/

KK: /bɜr/

noun

Definition: A rough, prickly covering that surrounds the seeds or fruits of certain plants, like the chestnut or burdock, or a tool used for cutting.

Example: The bur from the plant stuck to my clothes as I walked through the field.

buran

IPA: //bʊˈræn//

KK: /bʊˈræn/

noun

Definition: A strong and violent windstorm that occurs in the Eurasian steppes, bringing dust in the summer and snow in the winter.

Example: The buran swept across the plains, reducing visibility to almost zero with its swirling snow.

burble

IPA: /ˈbɜːr.bəl/

KK: /ˈbɜrbl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To make a bubbling or gurgling sound, often while speaking in a lively or excited manner.

Example: The brook began to burble as the water flowed over the rocks.

noun

Definition: A sound that resembles gurgling or bubbling, often made by water or excited speech.

Example: The burble of the stream was soothing as we sat by the water.

burbliest

IPA: /ˈbɜːr.bli.ɪst/

KK: /ˈbɜrblɪst/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is very bubbly or full of cheerful sounds, often used to refer to a lively and joyful atmosphere or personality.

Example: The burbliest child at the party made everyone laugh with her playful antics.

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