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Common Verbs — Lesson 38

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averaging

ˈæv(ə)rɪdʒɪŋ

amount to or come to an average, without loss or gain

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avert

əˈvɜrt

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

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averted

əˈvɜːrtɪd

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

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backdate

bækˈdeɪt

make effective from an earlier date

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backed

bækt

be behind; approve of

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backfired

bækˈfaɪərd

come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect

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backfiring

ˈbæk.faɪrɪŋ

come back to the originator of an action with an undesired effect

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backhanded

bækˈhændɪd

hit a tennis ball backhand

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backslide

ˈbækslaɪd

drop to a lower level, as in one's morals or standards

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bagged

bæɡd

capture or kill, as in hunting

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bailed

beɪld

release after a security has been paid

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bailing

ˈbeɪlɪŋ

release after a security has been paid

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