▸ Specimen Drawer
Actions & Events — Lesson 42
5:00
0/12
0
0
Specimen
balancing
ˈbælənsɪŋ
Getting two things to correspond — balancing work and family can be challenging.
The balancing of the books requires careful attention.
0:00
Recording…
Specimen
ballet
bəˈleɪ
A theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers — he joined the Royal Ballet Company.
She has been studying ballet since she was five years old.
0:00
Recording…
Specimen
balloting
ˈbælətɪŋ
A choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative — union members are balloting on whether to strike.
The balloting for the new committee members will take place next week.
0:00
Recording…
Specimen
bandaging
ˈbændɪdʒɪŋ
The act of applying a bandage — bandaging is an essential skill in first aid training.
The nurse performed the bandaging carefully to avoid infection.
0:00
Recording…
Specimen
banditry
ˈbændɪtɹi
The practice of plundering in gangs — banditry remains a serious problem along the border.
The region has seen a wave of banditry in recent months.
0:00
Recording…
Specimen
bang
bæŋ
A vigorous blow — he slammed the door with a bang.
I heard a loud bang outside the window.
0:00
Recording…
Specimen
banging
ˈbæŋɪŋ
A continuing very loud noise — that party was absolutely banging!
That party was absolutely banging!
0:00
Recording…
Specimen
bangs
bæŋz
A vigorous blow — I need to get my bangs trimmed.
She brushed her bangs to one side.
0:00
Recording…
Specimen
banking
ˈbæŋkɪŋ
The business activity of accepting deposits and lending money — she works in banking.
She works in banking.
0:00
Recording…
Specimen
baptisms
ˈbæptɪzəmz
A Christian sacrament signifying spiritual cleansing and rebirth — early baptisms were performed in rivers.
The church held three baptisms this morning.
0:00
Recording…
Specimen
barbarism
ˈbɑrbərɪzəm
A brutal barbarous savage act — the term 'barbarism' can also describe acts of extreme cruelty.
Using 'irregardless' is often cited as a barbarism in formal writing.
0:00
Recording…
Specimen
barring
ˈbærɪŋ
The act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto — the trip will happen barring bad weather.
Barring any emergencies, we should finish by Friday.
0:00
Recording…
▸ Catalogue Progress
0 / 12
specimens catalogued
Mark each specimen as learned to complete this drawer.