▸ Specimen Drawer
Language & Communication — Lesson 61
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blurb
blɜːrb
A promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books) — the author wrote the blurb herself.
The book has an eye-catching blurb on the cover.
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blurbs
blɜrbz
A promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books) — the book cover displays blurbs from famous authors.
The book cover displays blurbs from famous authors.
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blurt
ˈblɝt
Utter impulsively — he blurted out the secret.
He blurted out the secret
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blurted
blɜrtɪd
Utter impulsively — he accidentally blurted out the surprise party plans.
He blurted out the answer before the teacher finished the question.
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blurting
ˈblɜrtɪŋ
Utter impulsively — she blurted out the surprise before anyone could stop her.
She blurted out the surprise before anyone could stop her.
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blurts
blɝts
Utter impulsively — he always blurts his opinion during meetings.
She blurts out the answer before anyone else can think.
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boasted
ˈboʊstɪd
Show off — she boasted about her exam results.
She boasted about her exam results.
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boasting
ˈboʊstɪŋ
Speaking of yourself in superlatives — he's always boasting about his new car.
He's always boasting about his new car.
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boasts
boʊsts
Speaking of yourself in superlatives — she boasts that she can speak five languages.
He boasts about his success every chance he gets.
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bode
boʊd
Indicate by signs — the dark clouds bode ill for our outdoor event.
This news bodes well for the future of the company.
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boded
ˈboʊdɪd
Indicate by signs — the sudden silence boded no good.
The dark clouds boded ill for our outdoor wedding.
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bodes
boʊdz
Indicate by signs — his sudden silence bodes trouble.
The dark clouds bode ill for our outdoor event.
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