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Describing Words — Lesson 68
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barefoot
ˈbɛrfʊt
Walking on the soft green grass without shoes or socks — she walked barefoot through the grass.
The children ran barefoot on the beach.
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baronial
bəˈroʊniəl
Grand, magnificent, and stately like a majestic castle or noble estate — they attended a wedding at a baronial estate in the countryside.
The hotel was housed in a baronial mansion on the outskirts of town.
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baseless
ˈbeɪsləs
Floating in midair without any ground support or solid foundation — the accusations were completely baseless.
The accusations were completely baseless.
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bashful
ˈbæʃfəl
Shy, timid, and hesitant to be seen, peeking from behind an armchair — don't be bashful - just introduce yourself!
She was too bashful to ask the question in class.
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bashfully
ˈbæʃfəli
Peeking out in a shy, sweet, and hesitant manner — he looked down and answered bashfully.
She smiled bashfully when he complimented her.
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basically
ˈbeɪsɪkli
In the most fundamental, simple, or essential way — she basically runs the whole department.
Basically, it's a computer that fits in your pocket.
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beady
ˈbidi
Small, round, and bright like tiny shiny black beads — he wiped the beady sweat from his brow.
The crow stared at me with its beady black eyes.
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bearable
ˈbɛrəbəl
Capable of being tolerated or carried with effort — the heat was barely bearable.
The pain was bad but still bearable.
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beastly
ˈbiːstli
Very unpleasant, harsh, and dreary, like heavy pouring rain — what beastly weather we're having today!
What beastly weather we're having today!
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beautifully
ˈbjuːtɪfəli
In a very charming, graceful, and lovely artistic manner — she sang beautifully at the concert.
She sang beautifully at the concert.
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bedridden
ˈbɛdrɪdən
Confined to bed due to sickness or weakness — she became bedridden following the surgery.
After the accident, he was bedridden for several months.
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beefy
ˈbiːfi
Muscular, strong, and powerfully built like a sturdy bull — the security guard was tall and beefy.
He looks really beefy after months of weightlifting.
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