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Places & Locations — Lesson 10
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ashram
ˈæʃrəm
A place of religious retreat modeled after the Indian ashram — many Westerners travel to India to meditate at an ashram.
Many Westerners travel to India to meditate at an ashram.
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backside
ˈbæk.saɪd
The side of an object that is opposite its front — he fell and landed on his backside.
He fell and landed on his backside.
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backwoods
ˈbæ.ˈkwʊdz
A remote and undeveloped area — these people are from the backwoods.
People who resort to ad hominem arguments are all a bunch of backwoods jackasses.
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bailiwick
ˈbeɪləwɪk
The area over which a bailiff has jurisdiction — managing finances is not my bailiwick.
Managing finances is not my bailiwick.
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balk
bɔːk
The area on a billiard table behind the balkline — she didn't balk at the challenge and immediately started working on it.
He balked at the idea of working on weekends.
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balks
bɔːks
The area on a billiard table behind the balkline — he balks at the idea of spending so much money.
He balks at the idea of spending so much money.
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barren
ˈbærən
An uninhabited wilderness that is worthless for cultivation — the expedition crossed miles of barren desert.
The expedition crossed miles of barren desert.
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battlefield
ˈbætəlfiːld
A region where a battle is being (or has been) fought — the soldiers fought bravely on the battlefield.
The soldiers fought bravely on the battlefield.
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battlefields
ˈbætəlfiːldz
A region where a battle is being (or has been) fought — the soldiers fought bravely on the battlefields of World War I.
Many tourists visit famous historical battlefields to learn about past wars.
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battleground
ˈbætəlɡraʊnd
A region where a battle is being (or has been) fought — education has become a political battleground.
The ancient battleground is now a peaceful museum.
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beat
biːt
A regular route for a sentry or policeman — she beat him at tennis.
He beat the drum loudly.
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bikinis
bɪˈkiniːz
A bikini is a two-piece swimsuit worn by women, consisting of a top and bottom — bikinis are popular summer attire.
She wore a blue bikini to the beach.
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