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Mind & Knowledge — Lesson 29
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bewilder
bɪˈwɪldɚ
Be a mystery or bewildering to — the sudden change in policy bewildered the employees.
The sudden change in policy bewildered the employees.
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bewildered
bəˈwɪldɚd
Be a mystery or bewildering to — she was bewildered by the complex instructions.
The children looked bewildered by the sudden noise.
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bewildering
bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ
Be a mystery or bewildering to — she found the city subway system bewildering at first.
The instructions were so bewildering that nobody could complete the task.
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bewilderment
bɪˈwɪldɚmənt
Confusion resulting from failure to understand — she looked at the complex instructions with bewilderment.
She looked at the complex instructions with bewilderment.
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bias
ˈbaɪəs
A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation — she cut the fabric on the bias.
The study showed a clear bias towards older participants.
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biases
ˈbaɪəsɪz
A partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation — we need to address gender biases in education.
The study revealed unconscious biases in the hiring process.
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bigotry
ˈbɪɡətri
The intolerance and prejudice of a bigot — she was shocked by his display of bigotry.
His bigotry was obvious in his harsh comments.
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bind
baɪnd
Something that hinders as if with bonds — they bind the prisoner with ropes.
She bound the books together with a ribbon.
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binds
baɪndz
Something that hinders as if with bonds — this oath binds us to secrecy.
He binds the books together with string.
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biochemistry
ˌbaɪoʊˈkemɪstri
The scientific study of the chemical processes and substances that occur within — she decided to major in biochemistry at university.
Biochemistry is essential for understanding how living cells function.
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biofeedback
ˌbaɪoʊˈfiːdbæk
A technique that uses electronic sensors to monitor bodily functions such as — biofeedback therapy can help reduce chronic pain.
Biofeedback therapy can help reduce chronic pain.
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biology
baɪˈɑːlədʒi
The science that studies living organisms — I'm studying biology at university.
I'm studying biology at university.
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