Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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body

noun
/ˈbɒdi/

the physical structure of a person or animal

"Exercise helps keep the body healthy."

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bodyguard

noun
/ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

a person employed to protect someone from harm

"The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard."

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bog

noun
/bɒɡ/

an area of wet, spongy ground; a swamp or marsh

"The hikers got stuck in a bog."

verb
/ˈbɒɡəl/

to overwhelm or confuse; to be astonished or puzzled by something

"The complexity of the puzzle boggled his mind."

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bogus

adjective
/ˈboʊɡəs/

false, fake, or not genuine

"The police arrested him for using a bogus ID card."

adjective
/boʊˈhiːmiən/

unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance

"She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics."

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Boil

verb
/bɔɪl/

to heat a liquid until it starts to bubble and turn into vapor.

"Please boil some water for tea."

adjective
/bɔɪld/

cooked in boiling water

"She served boiled eggs for breakfast."

adjective
/ˈbɔɪstərəs/

noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

"The children were boisterous during the birthday party."

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Bold

adjective
/boʊld/

showing courage, confidence, or willingness to take risks

"She made a bold decision to start her own business."

adverb
/ˈbəʊld.li/

in a confident and brave way; without fear

"She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge."

noun
/ˈboʊld.nəs/

willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior

"Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone."

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bole

noun
/boʊl/

the trunk of a tree

"The bole of the tree was thick and strong."

noun
/bəˈlɛəroʊ/

A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.

"The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival."

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boll

noun
/boʊl/

The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.

"The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality."

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bolster

verb
/ˈboʊlstər/

To support, strengthen, or reinforce something.

"The manager bolstered the team's confidence with encouraging words."

bolt

verb
/boʊlt/

To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.

"The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise."

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Bomb

noun/verb
/bɑːm/

A weapon that explodes; also to attack with bombs or to fail badly.

"The city was bombed heavily during the war."

verb
/bɒmˈbɑːrd/

to attack continuously with bombs, questions, or other forces

"Reporters bombarded the minister with difficult questions."

noun
/ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs

"The bombardier released the bombs with precision."

noun
/bɒmˈbɑːrdmənt/

a continuous attack with bombs or other projectiles

"The city endured a heavy bombardment during the war."

noun
/ˈbɒmbæst/

speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated

"His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance."

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bombastic

adjective
/bɒmˈbæstɪk/

using pompous or inflated language with little meaning

"The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one."

noun
/bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

a type of lizardfish found in coastal waters, commonly eaten dried and salted in South Asia

"Bombay duck is a popular delicacy when dried and fried."

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Bomber

noun
/ˈbɒmər/

military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets

"The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn."

noun
/ˈbɒmɪŋ/

an attack using bombs or explosives

"The city was devastated by the bombing."

adjective
/ˌboʊnəˈfaɪdi/

genuine; authentic; legitimate

"She is a bonafide expert in her field."

noun
/bəˈnæn.zə/

a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits

"The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country."

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Bond

noun
/bɒnd/

a connection or relationship between people or things

"The sisters share a close bond."

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Bondage

noun
/ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence

"The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression."

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Bone

noun
/boʊn/

the hard parts of a skeleton that form the structure of the body

"The dog buried a bone in the garden."

noun
/ˈbɒnəmi/

Cheerful friendliness and geniality.

"The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie."

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Bonny

adjective
/ˈbɒni/

cheerful; pretty; attractive

"The bonny child played happily in the garden."

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Bonus

noun
/ˈbəʊnəs/

an extra payment or reward given in addition to what is usual or expected.

"Employees received a year-end bonus for their hard work."

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boo

verb/noun
/buː/

To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.

"The audience began to boo the bad performance."

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boob

noun
/buːb/

a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast

"He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting."

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booby

noun
/ˈbuːbi/

a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual

"He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake."

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book

noun, verb
/bʊk/

A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.

"I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner."

noun
/bʊk ˈbaɪn.dər/

a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them

"The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript."

noun
/bʊk ˈsel.ər/

a person who sells books, especially as a business

"The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading."

noun
/ˈbʊkɪŋ/

the act of reserving accommodations, tickets, etc.

"I made a booking for a hotel room in advance."

adjective
/ˈbʊkɪʃ/

Spending much time reading or studying; scholarly but lacking practical experience.

"He was too bookish to enjoy outdoor activities."

noun
/ˈbʊkʃɒp/

a retail store where books are sold

"She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop."

noun
/ˈbʊkstɔːr/

a shop where books are sold

"She spent an entire afternoon browsing in the bookstore."

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boom

noun, verb
/buːm/

A deep, resonant sound; a period of rapid growth or increase.

"The tech industry experienced a major boom in the early 2000s."

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boon

noun
/buːn/

A thing that is helpful or beneficial.

"The internet is a boon to modern education."

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Boor

noun
/bʊər/

A rude, insensitive, or ill-mannered person.

"He was such a boor at the dinner table."

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adjective
/ˈbʊərɪʃ/

Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.

"His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party."

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boost

verb
/buːst/

To increase, improve, or raise something.

"The company launched a campaign to boost sales."

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Boot

noun, verb
/buːt/

A type of shoe that covers the ankle or higher; to start up a computer system.

"He put on his boots before going hiking."