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Language & Communication — Lesson 28

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beacon

ˈbiːkən

A light, fire, or signal placed on a hill or tower to guide or warn people — the beacon on the cliff guided ships safely to shore.

The beacon on the cliff guided ships safely to shore.

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beckon

ˈbekən

Make a gesture with the hand, head, or eyes to summon or signal someone to come — she beckoned the child to come closer.

She beckoned the child to come closer.

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benchmark

ˈbentʃmɑːrk

A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared or measured — this phone sets a new benchmark for battery life.

The results will be used as a benchmark for future studies.

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betray

bɪˈtreɪ

Be disloyal or unfaithful to someone — don't betray my trust.

He betrayed his best friend by sharing his secrets.

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biography

baɪˈɑːɡrəfi

A written account of someone's life, written by someone else — she borrowed a biography from the library.

I read a biography of Marie Curie last summer.

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booklet

ˈbʊklət

A small book with a paper cover, usually containing information about a particular subject — I picked up a booklet about the museum.

I picked up a booklet about the museum.

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brand

brænd

A type of product or service identified by a name, logo, or design that — what brand of phone do you have?

This is a well-known brand of coffee.

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briefing

ˈbriːfɪŋ

A meeting or document in which information or instructions are given to — the pilot attended a pre-flight briefing.

The team received a briefing before the project started.

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broadcast

ˈbrɔːdkæst

Transmit a radio or television programme so that it can be received by an audience — the news is broadcast at 9 pm.

The BBC will broadcast the match live.

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bulletin

ˈbʊlətɪn

A brief written report or news update, typically issued regularly by an — we heard the news bulletin on the radio this morning.

The company publishes a monthly bulletin with updates on its activities.

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bullshit

ˈbʊ.ˌlʃɪt

Obscene words for unacceptable behavior — I put up with a lot of bullshit from that jerk.

I put up with a lot of bullshit from that jerk

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cairn

kɛrn

A pile of stones stacked as a landmark, memorial, or trail marker, commonly — a small cairn was built to commemorate the climbers.

The hikers followed the cairns up the mountain.

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