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Language & Communication — Lesson 57
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besmirch
bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ
Damage the reputation or good name of someone or something by making unfair or — they tried to besmirch her character with false accusations.
The scandal besmirched his good name.
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besought
bɪˈsɑːt
Ask for or request earnestly — he besought the king for mercy.
She besought him to reconsider his decision.
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bespoke
bɪˈspoʊk
Be a signal for or a symptom of — he ordered a bespoke suit from the tailor on Savile Row.
He ordered a bespoke suit from the tailor on Savile Row.
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bestiary
ˈbestiˌɛri
A medieval book containing pictures and descriptions of real and mythical — students studied the bestiary to understand medieval symbolism.
The monastery housed an ancient bestiary with beautiful illuminated illustrations.
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bestseller
ˌbestˈselər
A book that has had a large and rapid sale — many authors dream of writing a bestseller.
Her debut novel became a bestseller within weeks.
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beta
ˈbiːtə
The 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet — beta users can access new features early.
The app is still in beta, so expect some bugs.
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betoken
bɪˈtoʊkən
Be a signal for or a symptom of — the dark clouds betokened a coming storm.
The dark clouds betokened a coming storm.
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betrayed
bəˈtreɪd
Reveal unintentionally — the company betrayed the trust of its customers.
He betrayed his country by selling secrets to the enemy.
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betraying
bɪˈtreɪɪŋ
Reveal unintentionally — she felt she was betraying her own principles.
He was betraying his country by sharing secrets.
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betrays
bɪˈtreɪz
Reveal unintentionally — the soldier never betrays his country.
He betrays his friend's trust by sharing secrets.
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betting
ˈbetɪŋ
Maintain with or as if with a bet — what are the betting odds for the match?
He's lost a lot of money through betting.
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bewail
bɪˈweɪl
Regret strongly — she bewailed her missed opportunity to study abroad.
She bewailed her missed opportunity to study abroad.
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