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Language & Communication — Lesson 9

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avoid

əˈvɔɪd

Stay away from someone or something, or to not do something — can you avoid the topic, please?

I try to avoid eating too much sugar.

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ballot

ˈbælət

A process in which people vote secretly to choose a candidate or make a — workers voted by ballot on the new contract.

The country held its first democratic ballot in twenty years.

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bargain

ˈbɑːr.ɡɪn

A bargain is something that is bought or sold for a lower price than usual — I got a real bargain at the market.

I got a real bargain at the market.

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basic

ˈbeɪsɪk

Forming an essential foundation or starting point — this is the most basic model in our collection.

Math is a basic skill that everyone needs to learn.

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beam

biːm

A long, thick piece of wood, metal, or concrete, especially used to support a — a steel beam holds up the bridge.

The ceiling is supported by heavy wooden beams.

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blame

bleɪm

Say that someone is responsible for something bad that has happened — don't blame me for the mistake.

Don't blame me for the mistake.

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bless

bles

Ask God to protect or help someone — god bless you.

God bless you.

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boast

boʊst

Speak with excessive pride and satisfaction about oneself, one's achievements — he always boasts about his new car.

He always boasts about his new car.

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bold

boʊld

Brave and willing to take risks — he made a bold decision to change careers.

She was bold enough to speak in front of the whole class.

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brief

briːf

Something that is brief lasts for a short time or is concise and to the point — could you give me a brief summary?

The meeting was brief and productive.

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cable

ˈkeɪbəl

A cable is a thick, strong rope or wire made of metal, used to support loads or — he sent a cable to his office in New York.

The cable broke under the weight of the bridge.

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cancel

ˈkænsəl

Decide that an organized event or planned activity will not happen — I had to cancel my trip because I was sick.

I had to cancel my trip because I was sick.

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