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Actions & Events — Lesson 45
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besieging
bɪˈsiːdʒɪŋ
The action of surrounding a place, especially a city or fortress, with armed — the enemy army is besieging the capital city.
The enemy army is besieging the capital city.
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betrayal
bəˈtreɪəl
An act of deliberate betrayal — she felt deep pain after the betrayal.
His betrayal of his friends shocked everyone.
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betrayals
bɪˈtreɪəlz
An act of deliberate betrayal — his multiple betrayals finally ended their marriage.
His multiple betrayals finally ended their marriage.
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betterment
ˈbetərmənt
A change for the better; progress in development — the betterment of society requires collective effort.
The betterment of society requires collective effort.
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billiards
ˈbɪliərdz
A game played on a rectangular table with balls and cues, where players hit — the billiards table is in the game room.
My father enjoys playing billiards on weekends.
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billow
ˈbɪloʊ
A large sea wave — the billow crashed against the rocky shore.
The billow crashed against the rocky shore.
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billows
ˈbɪl.oʊz
A large sea wave — the billows crashed against the shore.
The billows crashed against the shore.
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binge
bɪndʒ
Any act of immoderate indulgence — I had a binge on ice cream last night.
I had a binge on ice cream last night.
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binges
bɪnʤɪz
Any act of immoderate indulgence — binges on junk food can affect your health.
Many people have binge-watching marathons on weekends.
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bingo
ˈbɪŋɡoʊ
A game of chance in which players match numbers on cards with numbers called — she won $100 at the bingo hall.
We play bingo at the community centre every Tuesday.
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birthing
ˈbɜrθɪŋ
The process of giving birth — many fathers now take an active role in birthing support.
She attended a birthing class to prepare for the arrival of her baby.
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blackening
ˈblækənɪŋ
Changing to a darker color — heat causes the blackening of the copper pipes.
The blackening of the sky indicated an approaching storm.
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