▸ Specimen Drawer

Mind & Knowledge — Lesson 28

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bait

beɪt

Anything that serves as an enticement — don't fall for his bait — it's a trick.

The fisherman put worms on his hook as bait.

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baits

beɪts

Anything that serves as an enticement — the shop sells various baits for fishing.

The fisherman bought fresh baits for his hooks.

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bandwagon

ˈbændwæɡən

A popular trend that attracts growing support — the new diet has become a bandwagon trend among celebrities.

Many politicians jump on the environmental bandwagon during elections.

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beaut

bjuːt

An outstanding example of its kind — that's a beaut of a car!

That's a beaut of a car!

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befuddle

bɪˈfʌdəl

Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly — too much alcohol will befuddle your mind and slow your reactions.

The complicated instructions completely befuddled the new students.

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befuddled

bɪˈfʌdəld

Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly — he looked befuddled when asked the complex question.

He looked befuddled when asked the complex question.

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beliefs

bɪˈliːfs

Any cognitive content held as true — my religious beliefs are very important to me.

My religious beliefs are very important to me.

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believed

bəˈliːvd

Accept as true; take to be true — I believed every word he said.

I believed every word he said.

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believes

bəˈliːvz

Any cognitive content held as true — she believes in hard work and dedication.

She believes in hard work and dedication.

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believing

bɪˈlivɪŋ

The cognitive process that leads to convictions — she is believing in herself more now.

She is believing in herself more now.

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bemusement

bɪˈmjuːzmənt

Confusion resulting from failure to understand — she watched the chaotic scene with complete bemusement.

There was a look of bemusement on his face when she explained the joke.

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bent

bɛnt

A relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way — the bent branch lay across the path.

The bent branch lay across the path.

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