CEFR Level
to speak irreverently about God or sacred things
"He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument."
showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things
"The book was banned for its blasphemous content."
to display prominently or vividly
"The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters."
Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.
"His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture."
Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.
"She had a blithe disregard for the rules."
cheerful, carefree, and full of joy
"She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits."
a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric
"His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice."
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."
to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something
"The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley."
a person of noble birth; aristocrat
"She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage."
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."
to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power
"The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing."
a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew
"The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck."
to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad
"The dark clouds bode a heavy storm."
the part of a woman's dress that covers the body from the neck to the waist
"She wore a dress with an embroidered bodice."
unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance
"She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics."
the trunk of a tree
"The bole of the tree was thick and strong."
A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.
"The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival."
The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.
"The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality."
a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs
"The bombardier released the bombs with precision."
speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated
"His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance."
using pompous or inflated language with little meaning
"The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one."
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."
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
"The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie."
cheerful; pretty; attractive
"The bonny child played happily in the garden."
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."
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
"He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake."
A rude, insensitive, or ill-mannered person.
"He was such a boor at the dinner table."
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
"His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party."
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
"I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk."
Useless or futile; of no benefit.
"His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time."
to study plants in their natural environment
"They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation."
a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers
"The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display."
A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
"She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor."
relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature
"Her bovine expression revealed no emotions."
to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate
"The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children."
Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.
"The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air."
Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.
"The river estuary contained brackish water."
A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.
"They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset."
boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting
"His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party."
a person who boasts about achievements or possessions
"No one liked him because he was such a braggart."
loud and showy in a way that lacks good taste; resembling brass in color or sound
"She wore a brassy necklace that caught everyone’s attention."
acting like a spoiled child; behaving in an annoying, self-centered way
"The brattish boy threw a tantrum when he didn’t get his toy."
a show of boldness or confidence intended to impress or intimidate
"His speech was full of bravado but lacked real substance."
a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance
"The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound."
physical strength in contrast to intelligence
"He used his brawn to lift the heavy box."
Physically strong and muscular.
"The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease."
To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.
"The donkey began to bray loudly in the field."
To join two pieces of metal by heating and melting a filler metal into the joint.
"The mechanic brazed the broken pipe to fix the leak."
A container for holding burning coal or charcoal, used for heating or cooking.
"The street vendor cooked chestnuts on a brazier."
