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Nature & Landscape — Lesson 10

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berm

bɜːrm

A narrow ledge or shelf typically at the top or bottom of a slope — the berm protected the road from flooding.

The canal's berm was wide enough for a maintenance vehicle.

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binaries

ˈbɪnəriːz

A system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation — you can download the pre-compiled binaries from the official website.

You can download the pre-compiled binaries from the official website.

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binary

ˈbaɪneri

A system of two stars that revolve around each other under their mutual gravitation — the computer uses a binary system.

The computer uses a binary system.

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bluff

blʌf

A high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion) — don't try to bluff me—I know you're lying.

He tried to bluff his way through the interview.

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bluffs

blʌfs

A high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion) — we hiked along the river bluffs at sunset.

The old lighthouse stands on the rocky bluffs above the sea.

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bog

bɔɡ

A bog is a type of wetland with soft, spongy ground formed from decaying plant — the bog is home to rare species of orchids.

We had to cross the bog to reach the other side of the field.

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bonanza

bəˈnænzə

An especially rich vein of precious ore — the new tax laws created a bonanza for investors.

The oil discovery was a bonanza for the local economy.

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bonanzas

bəˈnænzəz

An especially rich vein of precious ore — the new tax breaks created a bonanza for small businesses.

The new tax breaks created a bonanza for small businesses.

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boulder

ˈboʊldɚ

A large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin — the hikers stopped to rest on a large boulder.

The hikers stopped to rest on a large boulder.

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boulders

ˈboʊl.dɚz

A large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin — the children climbed on the boulders by the river.

The children climbed on the boulders by the river.

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bowlder

ˈboʊldər

A large smooth mass of rock detached from its place of origin — the hikers made camp behind a cluster of ancient bowlders.

The hikers made camp behind a cluster of ancient bowlders.

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brickbat

ˈbrɪkbæt

A fragment of brick used as a weapon — the minister received both bouquets and brickbats from the audience during the debate.

The minister received both bouquets and brickbats from the audience during the debate.

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