IELTS English Vocabulary - B
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IELTS
English Vocabulary -
B
BALANCE:
(noun) Equality,
giving equal importance to. Example: ‘A good essay should show balance,
considering both sides of the argument.’
BALANCED:
(adjective)
Considering both sides, fair. Example: ‘It is important to write a balanced
argument when asked for an opinion.’
(verb) To make
illegal. Example: ‘Smoking in public places has been banned in many countries’.
BARBARIC:
(adjective) Cruel;
uncivilised. Example: ‘Many people believe that capital punishment is
barbaric.’
BEAR IN MIND:
(verb / idiom)
Remember, consider. Example: ‘Always bear in mind that you only have 40 minutes
to complete Task II’.
BEHALF (on behalf of someone or
something):
(preposition) For.
For example: ‘He thanked the guests for coming on my behalf as I had to leave
early and couldn’t talk to everyone.’
BENEFICIAL:
(adjective) Useful,
bringing advantages. Example: ‘It is beneficial for IELTS candidates to spend
some time studying before taking the test’.
BENEFIT:
(verb) Help, assist,
do good for. For example: ‘Eating healthily and taking regular exercise can
benefit people who are overweight.’
BLANK:
(adjective) Without
information; empty. Example: ‘Answer all the questions in the IELTS test. Don’t
leave any blank spaces.’
BOND:
(verb) Connect, link,
build a relationship. For example: ‘Human beings are naturally social and it is
important for us to bond with the people around us.’
BRAINSTORM:
(verb) Think of all
related ideas. Example: ‘When trying to write Task II, you should brainstorm
for ideas.
BRIEF:
(adjective) Short,
quick . Example: ‘The meeting was brief as everyone was very busy’.
BRIEFLY:
(adverb) Short,
quickly. Example: ‘He briefly looked at the essay but didn’t read it in
detail’.
BUDGET:
(adjective) cheap,
value for money. Example: ‘Many young people on holiday stay in budget hotels
or motels.
BULK:
(noun) Main part,
major part. For example: ‘The bulk of the research has now been done, though we
have a few small issues to finish before it is completed.’
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