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Language & Communication — Lesson 51
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avow
əˈvaʊ
To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true — he avowed his love for her in front of everyone.
He avowed his love for her in front of everyone.
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avowed
əˈvaʊd
To declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true — they are avowed opponents of the proposed legislation.
He is an avowed supporter of the environmental movement.
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axiom
ˈæksiəm
A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits — it is a fundamental axiom that all humans have the right to freedom.
It is a fundamental axiom that all humans have the right to freedom.
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axioms
ˈæk.si.əmz
A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits — euclid's axioms form the foundation of Euclidean geometry.
In geometry, the axiom that two parallel lines never intersect is fundamental.
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babble
ˈbæbəl
Gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby — the babble of the stream relaxed me.
The baby babbled happily in her cot.
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babbled
ˈbæbəld
Utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way — the baby babbled happily in her crib.
The baby babbled happily in her crib.
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babbling
ˈbæb.lɪŋ
Gibberish resembling the sounds of a baby — the baby was babbling happily.
The baby was babbling happily.
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baccalaureate
ˌbækəˈlɔːriət
A farewell sermon to a graduating class at their commencement ceremonies — she earned her baccalaureate in computer science last spring.
She earned her baccalaureate in computer science last spring.
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backtalk
ˈbæk.tɔːk
An impudent or insolent rejoinder — don't give me any backtalk!
The student got in trouble for backtalk.
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badges
ˈbædʒɪz
Small pieces of metal, plastic, or cloth pinned to clothing to show who the — the scout earned several merit badges.
The delegates wore name badges at the conference.
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badinage
ˈbædɪnɑːʒ
Frivolous banter — her badinage kept the dinner party atmosphere light and cheerful.
The two old friends exchanged badinage about their university days.
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baited
ˈbeɪtɪd
Harass with persistent criticism or carping — the baited trap finally caught the fox.
The hunter baited the trap with fresh meat.
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