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States & Conditions — Lesson 17
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backseat
ˈbæksiːt
A secondary or inferior position or status — he was tired of being a backseat driver.
The children sat in the backseat during the road trip.
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balance
ˈbæɫəns
A state of equilibrium — she lost her balance and fell down the stairs.
She lost her balance and fell down the stairs.
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balances
ˈbælənsɪz
A state of equilibrium — please check your balances online.
My account balance is very low.
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baldness
ˈbɔːldnəs
The condition of having no hair on the top of the head — baldness runs in his family.
His baldness became more noticeable as he got older.
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bane
ˈbeɪn
Something causing misery or death — the bane of my life.
The bane of my life
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banishment
ˈbænɪʃmənt
The state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent) — his banishment from the country lasted ten years.
His banishment from the country lasted ten years.
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bankruptcy
ˈbæŋkrəptsi
A state of complete lack of some abstract property — he declared bankruptcy to avoid his debts.
The company filed for bankruptcy last month.
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bareness
ˈbær.nəs
A bleak and desolate atmosphere — the bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
The bareness of the room made it feel cold and unwelcoming.
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bedlam
ˈbɛdləm
A state of extreme confusion and disorder — there was bedlam at the stadium after the winning goal.
The classroom erupted into bedlam when the substitute teacher arrived.
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bedsore
ˈbed.sɔr
A painful sore on a person's skin caused by pressure from lying in bed for a — the patient developed bedsores from lying in the same position.
The patient developed bedsores from lying in the same position.
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behaviour
bɪˈheɪvjɚ
The way in which one acts or behaves, especially toward other people — her behaviour in class was excellent.
Her behaviour in class was excellent.
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beings
ˈbiːɪŋz
The state or fact of existing — some beings can live underwater.
All beings deserve to be treated with respect.
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