CEFR Level
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance
"The children bedaubed the wall with paint."
to decorate or adorn something in a showy way
"The hall was bedecked with flowers for the wedding."
to dress up or decorate in a showy or tasteless way
"She was bedizened with cheap jewelry."
a scene of uproar and confusion; chaos
"There was bedlam in the market after the news spread."
to make something wet, dirty, and untidy by dragging it through mud or water
"The children came home bedraggled after playing in the rain."
a straight, direct route to a destination
"He made a beeline for the food table as soon as he entered the party."
to be suitable for; to be appropriate to
"Formal attire befits the seriousness of the occasion."
to confuse or make unclear; to cover with fog or mist
"His mind was befogged by exhaustion."
Confused or clouded in mind; made unclear like being surrounded by fog.
"His mind felt befogged after the long and exhausting meeting."
to deceive or trick someone into believing something false; to make someone appear foolish
"The scammer tried to befool innocent people with fake promises."
to make dirty or polluted; to disgrace or corrupt
"The factory waste befouled the river."
to confuse someone completely; to make someone unable to think clearly
"The complex instructions befuddled the students."
confused, unable to think clearly
"He looked befuddled after hearing the complex instructions."
to charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way
"She beguiled the audience with her storytelling."
something enormous, especially a large and powerful organization or creature
"The tech giant grew into a behemoth that dominated the industry."
indebted or obliged to someone for a service or help
"He felt beholden to his mentor for all the guidance."
to be necessary, proper, or appropriate for someone to do
"It would behoove you to study before the exam."
third person singular form of 'behoove'; means it is proper or necessary
"It behooves every citizen to follow the law."
British spelling of 'behoove'; to be appropriate or necessary
"It would behove the company to listen to its customers."
to explain something repeatedly or with excessive detail; to criticize or attack verbally at length
"The teacher did not belabour the point once the students understood it."
to delay or make late
"Heavy traffic belated our arrival at the party."
to secure a rope by winding it around an object; to stop or cancel an order (nautical/military use)
"The climber asked his partner to belay the rope tightly."
a type of freshwater fish found in South Asian rivers, known for its distinctive appearance
"The bele fish is commonly caught in the rivers of Bangladesh."
to cause difficulties, troubles, or harassment; to surround with military forces
"The company was beleaguered by constant complaints from its customers."
A bell tower, especially one attached to a church or building.
"The church belfry housed a large bronze bell."
To give a false impression of something; to contradict.
"His calm face belied his inner anxiety."
a tropical fruit with a crisp texture and sweet taste, scientifically known as Syzygium malaccense
"The bell apple tree produces beautiful red fruits that are popular in tropical regions."
A beautiful woman, especially the most attractive woman at a gathering.
"She was the belle of the ball that evening."
Showing a tendency to argue or fight; aggressive.
"His bellicose attitude often got him into unnecessary conflicts."
A person or thing that leads or indicates a trend.
"The company is seen as a bellwether of the technology industry."
To confuse or puzzle someone.
"The complex instructions bemused the new employees."
a blessing or expression of good wishes, often at the end of a religious service
"The priest gave a final benediction before the congregation left."
a permanent church appointment for which property and income are provided
"The bishop appointed him to a wealthy benefice."
generous or doing good
"The beneficent leader donated funds to build a hospital."
In a state of intellectual or moral ignorance; overtaken by darkness.
"The explorers were lost in the benighted forest without any guide."
Kindly and benevolent in nature.
"The teacher’s benignant attitude made the students feel comfortable."
The quality of being kind and gentle.
"She treated everyone with benignity and respect."
A blessing or benefit.
"The rain was a benison for the drought-stricken farmers."
to make physically numb or without sensation; to make mentally dull or insensitive
"The freezing wind seemed to benumb his fingers within minutes."
To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; to beg.
"He beseeched the judge for mercy."
to smear or cover with a sticky or dirty substance; to soil
"His clothes were besmeared with mud."
to damage someone's reputation; to make dirty or stained
"He tried to besmirch her good name with false rumors."
strongly infatuated or obsessed with someone or something
"He was completely besotted with her charm."
Relating to beasts; showing savagery, brutality, or lacking human sensibility.
"The prisoners were treated in a bestial manner."
To scatter or cover something with objects or substances.
"The ground was bestrewn with autumn leaves."
To sit or stand astride something; to dominate over.
"The statue bestrides the city square."
to go or resort to a place or course of action, especially as a response; to apply oneself
"After dinner, she betook herself to her room to read."
A person or thing that one particularly dislikes or fears.
"Grammar has always been his bete noire."
seed of the areca palm tree, often chewed as a stimulant
"Betel-nut is commonly chewed in many South Asian countries."
