Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

Bachelor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Bachelor

noun B2
/ˈbætʃələr/

an unmarried man; a person who holds a first degree from a university

"He remained a bachelor all his life and earned a bachelor's degree in engineering."

Backbone definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbækboʊn/

the spine; the chief support or mainstay; strength of character

"Education is the backbone of a nation."

backdrop definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbækdrɒp/

a painted cloth or other structure used behind a stage

"The backdrop for the play was a beautiful mountain scene."

Backing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbækɪŋ/

support or approval for a plan, person, or idea

"The project received strong backing from the investors."

noun B2
/ˈbækˌsaɪd/

the rear part or surface of something; informal term for the buttocks

"The kids slid down the hill on their backside."

bacteria definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/bækˈtɪəriə/

Microscopic single-celled organisms that can be beneficial or harmful.

"Some bacteria in the human gut help with digestion."

bacterium definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/bækˈtɪəriəm/

A single microscopic organism belonging to the group of bacteria.

"The doctor explained that a single bacterium can multiply rapidly under the right conditions."

badge definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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badge

noun B2
/bædʒ/

A small emblem or sign worn to show membership, authority, or achievement.

"The police officer showed his badge to identify himself."

bait definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bait

noun/verb B2
/beɪt/

Food or lure used to attract fish or animals; to deliberately provoke or annoy.

"He used worms as bait to catch fish."

ballot definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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ballot

noun B2
/ˈbælət/

a process of voting, usually in secret; the paper used to record a vote

"Voters cast their ballot in the election."

bandwidth definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈbænd.wɪdθ

A range of frequencies within a given band, in particular that used for transmitting a signal; the maximum amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.

"Increasing bandwidth enhances internet speed."

Bangle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbæŋ.ɡəl/

a rigid bracelet or anklet worn as jewelry

"She wore beautiful gold bangles on her wrists."

banish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈbænɪʃ/

to send someone away, often as a punishment; to get rid of something unwanted

"The king decided to banish the traitor from the kingdom."

Bankrupt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbæŋkrʌpt/

a person unable to pay debts; having no money; completely lacking in something

"The company went bankrupt after years of poor financial management."

bankruptcy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

the state of being unable to pay debts owed, declared by a legal process

"The company declared bankruptcy after months of financial struggles."

banner definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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banner

noun B2
/ˈbænər/

a large printed sign used for advertisements or announcements

"The company displayed a banner to advertise their new product."

Bare definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Bare

adjective B2
/beər/

not covered by any clothing or decoration; simple and without addition

"He walked on the beach with bare feet."

bark definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bark

verb B2
/bɑːrk/

to make a sharp sound like a dog; to speak angrily

"The dog barks at strangers."

Barley definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbɑː.li/

a cereal grain used for food, brewing beer, and animal feed

"The farmer harvested barley from his fields in autumn."

barrel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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barrel

noun B2
/ˈbærəl/

a large cylindrical container used to hold liquids

"The wine was stored in a wooden barrel."

barricade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/ˌbærɪˈkeɪd/

a barrier erected to block or defend against movement; to block a passage with obstacles

"Protesters built a barricade across the street."

Basil definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Basil

noun B2
/ˈbeɪ.zəl/

an aromatic herb with green leaves used in cooking, especially Italian cuisine

"The pasta sauce was flavored with fresh basil."

bass definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bass

noun B2
/beɪs/

the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish

"He played the bass guitar at the concert."

batch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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batch

noun B2
/bætʃ/

a quantity of items produced or processed at one time

"She baked a fresh batch of cookies this morning."

batter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈbætər/

To strike repeatedly with force.

"The waves battered the shoreline all night."

battlefield definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbætəlˌfiːld/

a place where a battle is fought

"The battlefield was covered with the remnants of the fight."

Bay definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Bay

noun B2
/beɪ/

a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward

"The ship anchored safely in the bay."

Bay leaf definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/beɪ liːf/

dried aromatic leaf of the bay laurel tree used as a culinary herb

"Add a bay leaf to the soup for extra flavor."

Bead definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Bead

noun B2
/biːd/

a small round object with a hole through it for threading

"She made a necklace with colorful beads."

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Beak

noun B2
/biːk/

the hard pointed part of a bird's mouth

"The eagle has a sharp beak for tearing meat."

beam definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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beam

noun B2
/biːm/

a ray or shaft of light; a long piece of wood or metal used to support weight

"A beam of sunlight entered through the window."

adjective B2
/ˈbeə.rə.bəl/

able to be endured; tolerable; not too unpleasant or painful

"The pain became bearable after taking the medicine."

Bearer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbeə.rər/

a person who carries or brings something; holder of a document

"The bearer of this message must deliver it quickly."

bearing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbɛərɪŋ/

a person's way of standing or moving; relevance or connection to something

"Her calm bearing impressed everyone in the room."

beautify definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈbjuːtɪfaɪ/

to make something more beautiful or attractive

"The city plans to beautify the old park with trees and lights."

becoming definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/bɪˈkʌmɪŋ/

attractive, suitable, or flattering to the wearer or situation

"That dress is very becoming on her."

Beet definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Beet

noun B2
/biːt/

a plant with a round dark red root that is eaten as a vegetable

"Roasted beet with goat cheese makes a delicious salad."

Beetle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbiː.təl/

a hard-bodied insect with wing covers

"The black beetle scurried across the garden path."

adverb B2
/bɪˈfɔːr.hænd/

in advance; ahead of time; earlier

"We prepared everything beforehand."

befriend definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/bɪˈfrɛnd/

to act as a friend to someone; to make friends with

"She befriended the new student at school."

behavioral definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/bɪˈheɪvjərəl/

relating to the way a person or animal acts

"The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns."

adjective B2
/bɪˈliːvəbl̩/

Able to be trusted or accepted as true or reasonable.

"Her story was so detailed that it sounded believable."

believer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/bɪˈliːvər/

a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle

"She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty."

Belly definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Belly

noun B2
/ˈbɛli/

The front part of the human body below the chest; stomach or abdomen.

"He rubbed his belly after the big meal."

beloved definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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beloved

adjective B2
/bɪˈlʌvɪd/

dearly loved, highly regarded

"She was the beloved queen of the kingdom."

benchmark definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbɛntʃmɑːrk/

a standard or point of reference against which things are compared or assessed

"The company set a new benchmark for customer service."

benchmarking definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbɛntʃˌmɑːr.kɪŋ/

Comparing with a specific industry or competitor to set standards

"Companies use benchmarking to assess their performance."

beneficial definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəl/

producing good or helpful results; favorable or advantageous

"Regular exercise is beneficial for your health."

beneficiary definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌbɛnɪˈfɪʃəri/

a person who receives something, especially money or property, from a will or insurance policy

"She is the sole beneficiary of her father’s estate."

Bent definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Bent

adjective B2
/bɛnt/

strongly determined or having a natural talent or inclination for something

"She is bent on becoming a successful lawyer."