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Actions & Events — Lesson 53

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bungle

ˈbʌŋɡəl

An embarrassing mistake — don't worry if you bungle your first attempt – practice makes perfect.

The government completely bungled the vaccine rollout.

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bungles

ˈbʌŋɡəlz

An embarrassing mistake — he bungles every simple task he tries to do.

He bungles every simple task he tries to do.

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bunt

bʌnt

(baseball) the act of hitting a baseball lightly without swinging the bat — she laid down a perfect bunt.

He bunted the ball toward the pitcher.

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burglaries

ˈbɜrɡləriz

Burglaries are instances of illegally entering a building with the intent to — homeowners are encouraged to install alarms to prevent burglaries.

The police reported several burglaries in the neighborhood last month.

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burglary

ˈbɜrɡləri

The crime of entering a building illegally, usually to steal something — the burglary occurred at around midnight.

The burglary occurred at around midnight.

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burials

ˈbɛr.i.əlz

The ritual placing of a corpse in a grave — ancient burials were often accompanied by offerings.

Ancient burials were often accompanied by offerings.

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burning

ˈbɜːrnɪŋ

The act of burning something — she felt a burning sensation in her chest.

The building was burning after the accident.

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burp

bɜːrp

A reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth — I always burp my baby after feeding.

I always burp my baby after feeding.

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burping

ˈbɜrpɪŋ

A reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth — burping loudly in public is considered impolite.

Burping loudly in public is considered impolite.

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burps

bɜːrps

A reflex that expels gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth — he burps loudly after every meal.

He burps loudly after every meal.

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bursts

bɜːrsts

The act of exploding or bursting — she spoke in short bursts.

Bursts of laughter came from the next room.

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burying

ˈbɛr.i.ɪŋ

Concealing something under the ground — she was burying her face in her hands.

They are burying the treasure near the old tree.

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