▸ Specimen Drawer
Describing Words — Lesson 70
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beneficially
ˌbenəˈfɪʃəli
Watering indoor plants in a way that helps them grow green and healthy — regular exercise affects your health beneficially.
The new policy will affect the community beneficially.
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benevolent
bəˈnevələnt
Kind, generous, and caring, gently giving a thirsty puppy fresh water — the benevolent donor gave millions to charity.
The benevolent donor gave millions to charity.
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benevolently
bəˈnevələntli
Tending to a tiny rescued kitten with warmth, love, and gentle care — she smiled benevolently at the frightened child.
She smiled benevolently at the frightened child.
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benign
bɪˈnaɪn
Gentle, friendly, and harmless, examining a little child with warmth — the doctor confirmed that the tumor was benign.
He has a benign smile that puts everyone at ease.
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benignly
bɪˈnaɪnli
Smiling warmly and gently at a little bird resting softly on one's finger — he waved benignly, dismissing their concerns.
She smiled benignly at the nervous candidates.
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bereft
bɪˈreft
Feeling lonely, sad, and deprived of companionship on an empty branch — he returned home, bereft of hope and spirit.
She felt completely bereft after her husband passed away.
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besotted
bɪˈsɑːtɪd
Foolishly drunk, excessively infatuated, or completely overcome with joy — he's absolutely besotted with her.
She was completely besotted with her new boyfriend.
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bestial
ˈbestʃəl
Behaving like a ravenous beast, tearing into roasted meat with bare hands — his bestial rage led him to commit terrible acts.
The dictator's bestial treatment of his own people shocked the world.
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betimes
bɪˈtaɪmz
Early in the morning while the sun is just rising over the gate — betimes we must decide our future.
He rose betimes to catch the first train.
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betwixt
bɪˈtwɪkst
Positioned in the middle space between two colorful balls — the village lay betwixt two hills.
The village lay betwixt two hills.
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biannual
baɪˈænjuəl
Occurring twice a year, like gathering two rich apple harvests — she attends a biannual conference in Geneva.
We hold a biannual meeting in June and December.
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bicameral
baɪˈkæmərəl
Having two separate chambers or compartments side by side — the United Kingdom has a bicameral parliament.
The United Kingdom has a bicameral parliament.
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