Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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bleed

verb
/bliːd/

to lose blood from the body, especially due to injury

"She began to bleed from the cut on her arm."

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noun
/ˈblɛmɪʃ/

a small flaw or mark that spoils the appearance of something

"The mirror had a small blemish on its surface."

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blend

verb
/blɛnd/

to mix different substances or elements together so that they form a smooth combination

"She blended the fruits to make a smoothie."

noun
/ˈblen.dər/

an electric kitchen appliance used to mix, purée, or emulsify food and liquids

"She used the blender to make a delicious smoothie."

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bless

verb
/blɛs/

to ask for divine favor or protection for someone or something.

"The priest blessed the couple at their wedding ceremony."

noun
/ˈblɛsɪŋ/

a prayer asking for divine favor; something that brings happiness or benefit.

"Good health is a blessing we often take for granted."

noun
/blaɪt/

A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.

"The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops."

adjective
/ˈblaɪtɪd/

Spoiled, damaged, or destroyed.

"The blighted neighborhood was abandoned by most residents."

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blind

adjective
/blaɪnd/

Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.

"He has been blind since birth."

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blink

verb
/blɪŋk/

to close and open the eyes quickly.

"She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes."

adjective
/ˈblɪŋkəd/

Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.

"His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture."

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Bliss

noun
/blɪs/

Perfect happiness or great joy.

"The couple enjoyed a moment of pure bliss on their wedding day."

noun
/ˈblɪs.tər/

a small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage

"The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel."

adjective
/blaɪð/

Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.

"She had a blithe disregard for the rules."

adjective
/ˈblaɪðsəm/

cheerful, carefree, and full of joy

"She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits."

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bloat

verb
/bloʊt/

to swell or cause to swell, often due to fluid or gas

"Eating too much junk food can bloat your stomach."

adjective
/ˈbloʊtɪd/

swollen or puffed up, often unpleasantly

"After the big meal, he felt bloated and uncomfortable."

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block

noun, verb
/blɑːk/

A solid piece of hard material; to stop movement or progress.

"The police blocked the road after the accident."

noun
/blɑːˈkeɪd/

an act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving

"The navy set up a blockade around the harbor."

noun
/ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible

"The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen."

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noun
/ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system

"Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions."

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blond

adjective
/blɒnd/

having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.

"She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight."

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Blood

noun
/blʌd/

The red liquid that circulates in the arteries and veins of humans and animals.

"The doctor took a sample of blood for testing."

noun
/ˈblʌdˌbæθ/

an event in which a lot of people are killed or injured, especially in a violent conflict

"The war turned into a bloody bloodbath."

adjective
/ˈblʌdləs/

without bloodshed; lacking violence or vitality

"The revolution was surprisingly bloodless."

noun
/ˈblʌd.ʃed/

the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict

"The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed."

adjective
/ˈblʌdi/

covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.

"The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm."

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bloom

noun, verb
/bluːm/

to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering

"The roses bloom beautifully every spring."

noun, verb
/ˈblɒsəm/

a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish

"The small garden began to blossom in spring."

noun
/blɑːtʃ/

a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric

"His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice."

noun
/blaʊz/

a woman's loose upper garment resembling a shirt

"She wore a beautiful silk blouse to the party."

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Blow

verb, noun
/bloʊ/

To move air, or to send out a stream of air from the mouth.

"The wind blew the papers off the table."

phrasal verb
/bloʊ aʊt/

to extinguish by blowing; to fail suddenly or burst; to expand or exceed limits dramatically

"She blew out the candles on her birthday cake."

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blowhard

noun
/ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

a person who brags a lot or talks in a boastful way

"Everyone avoided the blowhard at the party because he wouldn't stop bragging."

verb
/ˈblʌdʒən/

to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something

"The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley."

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Blue

adjective
/bluː/

the color of the clear sky; feeling sad or depressed

"She wore a bright blue dress to the party."

noun
/ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

a person of noble birth; aristocrat

"She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage."

noun
/ˈbluː.ber.i/

a small round blue fruit that grows on bushes

"She picked fresh blueberries for the pie."

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noun
/ˈbluːˌprɪnt/

a detailed plan or design; a guide for making something

"The architect shared the blueprint of the new building with the team."

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blues

noun
/bluːz/

a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes

"Listening to blues music always calms him down."

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bluff

verb
/blʌf/

to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess

"He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club."

noun
/ˈblʌfər/

a person who pretends to be more confident, skilled, or knowledgeable than they really are; someone who deceives others by bluffing

"Everyone eventually realized that he was just a bluffer with no real experience."

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noun
/ˈblʌndər/

a careless or stupid mistake

"The report was full of spelling blunders."

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blunt

adjective
/blʌnt/

not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech

"Her blunt remarks offended some people."

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Bluntly

adverb
/ˈblʌnt.li/

in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly

"He told her bluntly that she was wrong."

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blur

verb
/blɜːr/

to make something unclear or difficult to see

"Tears blurred her vision."

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blurb

noun
/blɜːrb/

a short promotional description of a book, product, or service

"The back cover had a blurb praising the novel."

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blurt

verb
/blɜːrt/

to say something suddenly and without careful consideration

"He blurted out the secret before he could stop himself."

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blush

verb
/blʌʃ/

to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness

"She blushed when he complimented her."

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bluster

verb
/ˈblʌstər/

to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power

"The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing."