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Describing Words — Lesson 69

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beforehand

bɪˈfɔːrhænd

Planning and preparing something ahead of time, like hiding acorns for winter — I should have told you beforehand.

I should have told you beforehand.

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beggarly

ˈbeɡərli

Very poor, worn-out, and humble, asking for help with a bowl — she dismissed the proposal as a beggarly excuse.

He offered a beggarly sum of ten dollars for a car worth thousands.

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behavioral

bɪˈheɪvjərəl

Relating to how a living creature acts, obeys, and responds to training — she works in behavioral therapy.

The study focuses on behavioral patterns in children.

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behindhand

bɪˈhaɪndhænd

Lagging far behind schedule or running late compared to others — the company is behindhand in adopting new technologies.

The project is behindhand and won't be completed on schedule.

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belated

bəˈleɪtɪd

Happening, arriving, or sent later than expected, like a late birthday gift — I wanted to wish you a belated happy birthday.

I wanted to wish you a belated happy birthday.

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belatedly

bɪˈleɪtɪdli

Arriving with a gift after a celebration has already finished — she belatedly realized her mistake.

She belatedly realized her mistake.

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believable

bɪˈlivəbl

Seeming true, realistic, and easy to accept as real — his excuse didn't sound believable at all.

The story was so believable that everyone accepted it.

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belike

bɪˈlaɪk

Waiting expectantly because something is very likely or probable to happen — belike, he will arrive tomorrow.

Belike, he will arrive tomorrow.

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bellicose

ˈbelɪkoʊs

Eager to fight, aggressive, and ready for combat like a feisty rooster — her bellicose attitude made negotiations difficult.

The bellicose politician was known for his aggressive speeches.

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belligerently

bəˈlɪdʒərəntli

Barking or confronting someone in an angry, aggressive, and hostile way — she belligerently refused to apologize.

He shouted belligerently at the referee.

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beneficent

bəˈnɛfəsənt

Generously doing good and giving helpful care, like watering a young plant — she was known for her beneficent spirit and generosity.

The beneficent organization donated millions to education.

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beneficial

ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl

Producing good, healthy, and helpful results, like watering a vegetable garden — fresh air is beneficial.

Exercise is beneficial to your health.

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