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Language & Communication — Lesson 62

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boldface

ˈboʊldfeɪs

A typeface with thick heavy lines — the heading is written in boldface.

The heading is written in boldface.

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bolero

bəˈlɛroʊ

Music written in the rhythm of the bolero dance — he bought a black bolero to match his outfit.

She wore a lace bolero over her evening dress.

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bombardment

bɑːmˈbɑːrdmənt

The rapid and continuous delivery of linguistic communication (spoken or written) — air bombardment destroyed the factory completely.

The city endured a heavy bombardment during the night.

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bombast

ˈbɑːmbəst

Pompous or pretentious talk or writing — his writing, though full of flowery language, was dismissed as mere bombast.

The politician's speech was full of bombast but contained no real policy proposals.

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boo

buː

A cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt — boo! Did I scare you?

Boo! Did I scare you?

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boogie

ˈbuːɡi

An instrumental version of the blues (especially for piano) — let's do the boogie!

They played some boogie at the party last night.

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booing

ˈbuːɪŋ

Show displeasure, as after a performance or speech — the audience responded with loud booing.

The audience responded with loud booing.

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booklets

ˈbʊkləts

A small book usually having a paper cover — we distribute promotional booklets at the event.

The hotel provides information booklets in several languages.

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bookplate

ˈbʊkpleɪt

A label identifying the owner of a book in which it is pasted — the rare first edition had the original owner's bookplate.

She always signed her bookplates with a small heart.

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bowed

baʊd

Bend one's knee or body, or lower one's head — he bowed to the queen.

He bowed to the queen.

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bowing

ˈboʊɪŋ

Bending the head or upper body forward as a greeting, sign of respect, or acknowledgment — bowing is a traditional greeting in Japan.

She made a deep bowing to the audience after her performance.

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brag

bræɡ

An instance of boastful talk — he always brags about how much money he earns.

He always brags about how much money he earns.

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