Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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."

noun
/ˈbuːt.leɪs/

a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe

"I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk."

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booth

noun
/buːθ/

a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.

"He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot."

adjective
/ˈbuːtləs/

Useless or futile; of no benefit.

"His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time."

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verb/noun
ˈbuːt.stræp

To start and develop a business using personal resources without external funding.

"He bootstrapped his company with minimal resources."

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noun
ˈbuːt.stræp.ɪŋ

Self-funding business, self-reliant effort.

"The startup used bootstrapping to grow."

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booze

noun, verb
/buːz/

alcoholic drink, especially strong liquor; to drink alcohol, often excessively

"They bought some booze for the party."

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boozy

adjective
/ˈbuːzi/

containing or involving a lot of alcohol; slightly drunk from alcohol

"The party became boozy as the night went on."

noun, verb
/ˈbɔːrdər/

A line separating two political or geographical areas.

"Bangladesh shares a long border with India."

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bore

verb/noun
/bɔːr/

Verb: To make someone feel uninterested or tired; Noun: A dull or tiresome person.

"The lecture began to bore the students."

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bored

adjective
/bɔːrd/

feeling weary or uninterested because of lack of activity or excitement

"She felt bored during the long meeting."

adjective
/ˈbɔːrɪŋ/

not interesting or exciting; dull.

"The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep."

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born

verb (past participle of 'bear'), adjective
/bɔːrn/

To come into life; brought into existence.

"He was born in Dhaka in 1995."

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borough

noun
/ˈbʌrə, ˈbʊrə/

A town, district, or administrative division, especially one with its own local government.

"Brooklyn is a borough of New York City."

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borrow

verb
/ˈbɑːroʊ/

To take something for temporary use with the intention of returning it.

"Can I borrow your pen for a minute?"

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bosom

noun
/ˈbʊzəm/

the human chest, especially a woman’s breast; also used metaphorically to refer to closeness or intimacy

"She kept the secret close to her bosom."

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boss

noun
/bɒs/

a person who is in charge of a worker, group, or organization

"Her boss gave her a new project to complete."

adjective
/bəˈtænɪkəl/

relating to plants or plant life

"She works at the botanical garden."

verb
/ˈbɒtənaɪz/

to study plants in their natural environment

"They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation."

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botany

noun
/ˈbɒtəni/

the scientific study of plants

"She is studying botany at the university."

verb
/bɒtʃ/

to carry out a task badly or carelessly

"He completely botched the repair job."

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both

determiner/pronoun
/boʊθ/

referring to two people or things together

"Both of the children were excited about the trip."

verb
/ˈbɒðər/

to annoy, worry, or cause trouble to someone

"I don't want to bother you while you're working."

noun
/ˈbɒt.əl/

a container, typically made of glass or plastic, with a narrow neck used to hold liquids

"He poured water into the bottle."

adjective
/ˈbɒt.əl ɡriːn/

a dark green color similar to that of a green glass bottle

"She wore a beautiful bottle-green dress to the evening party."

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noun
/ˈbɒt.əl.nek/

Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.

"The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour."

noun, adjective
/ˈbɒtəm/

The lowest part of something.

"The keys fell to the bottom of the bag."

noun
/ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers

"The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display."

noun
/ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.

"She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor."

verb
/baʊns/

to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.

"The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window."

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bound

verb, noun, adjective
/baʊnd/

To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.

"The dog bounded across the field with joy."

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noun
/ˈbaʊn.dri/

a dividing line or limit between two areas, things, or ideas

"The river forms the boundary between the two countries."

adjective
/ˈbaʊn.tɪ.fəl/

Large in quantity; abundant; generous in giving.

"The farmer was grateful for the bountiful harvest."

noun
/buˈkeɪ/

A bunch of flowers arranged together, often given as a gift or decoration.

"He gave her a bouquet of roses on her birthday."

adjective, noun
/ˈbʊrʒ.wɑː/

Relating to the middle class, often with materialistic values or conventional attitudes.

"The novel criticizes the bourgeois lifestyle of the city dwellers."

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Bout

noun
/baʊt/

a short period of intense activity or a contest, especially in sports or illness

"He had a severe bout of flu last winter."

noun
/buːˈtiːk/

a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories

"She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown."

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adjective
/ˈboʊvaɪn/

relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature

"Her bovine expression revealed no emotions."

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Bow

verb
/baʊ/ (verb), /boʊ/ (noun)

to bend the upper part of the body forward as a sign of respect or greeting.

"The performer bowed deeply after the show."

verb
/ˈbaʊdləˌraɪz/

to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate

"The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children."

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Bowl

noun
/boʊl/

a round, deep dish used for holding food or liquids

"She poured the soup into a large bowl."