English Vocabulary: B 18


English Vocabulary Words: 018

blizzard /ˈblɪz.əd/ /-ɚd/ noun SNOW
1. [ C ] a severe snow storm with strong winds
We once got stuck in a blizzard for six hours.
In Sussex, blizzard conditions made the main roads almost impassable.
blizzard /ˈblɪz.əd/ /-ɚd/ noun LARGE AMOUNT
2. [ S ] informal a large amount of something which arrives or is produced together in a confusing or badly organized way
a blizzard of statistics/handouts

ballad /ˈbæl.əd/ noun [ C ]
a song or poem that tells a story, or (in popular music) a slow love song

buoyant /ˈbɔɪ. ə nt/ adjective FLOATING
1. able to float
Cork is light and buoyant.
buoyant /ˈbɔɪ. ə nt/ adjective HAPPY
2. happy and confident
After reading the letter he was in a buoyant mood .
buoyant /ˈbɔɪ. ə nt/ adjective SUCCESSFUL
3. successful or making a profit
The housing market remains buoyant.
buoyancy /ˈbɔɪ. ə n t  .si/ noun [ U ]
We tested the boat for buoyancy.
He was a man of remarkable buoyancy (= he was able to stay happy despite having difficulties) .
buoyantly /ˈbɔɪ. ə nt.li/ adverb

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