Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 noun, verb
bob
Meaning
a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down
Example
The small boat began to bob on the waves.
B2 adjective
bodily
Meaning
relating to or concerning the body
Example
He suffered bodily harm in the accident.
B2 noun
bodyguard
Meaning
a person employed to protect someone from harm
Example
The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard.
B2 adjective
Bold
Meaning
brave; confident; daring
Example
He made a bold decision to start his own business.
B2 adverb
Boldly
Meaning
in a confident and brave way; without fear
Example
She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge.
B2 noun
Boldness
Meaning
willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior
Example
Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone.
B2 verb
bolt
Meaning
To move suddenly and quickly; also to fasten something with a bolt.
Example
The horse bolted from the stable after hearing a loud noise.
B2 noun
Bomber
Meaning
military aircraft designed to drop bombs on targets
Example
The bomber squadron flew over the city at dawn.
B2 noun
bombing
Meaning
an attack using bombs or explosives
Example
The city was devastated by the bombing.
B2 noun
Bond
Meaning
a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation
Example
The strong bond between the mother and child was evident.
B2 verb/noun
boo
Meaning
To show disapproval by shouting 'boo'; or a sound made to surprise or scare.
Example
The audience began to boo the bad performance.
B2 verb
boom
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
B2 verb
boost
Meaning
To increase, improve, or raise something.
Example
The company launched a campaign to boost sales.
B2 noun
booth
Meaning
a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
Example
He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot.
B2 adjective
botanical
Meaning
relating to plants or plant life
Example
She works at the botanical garden.
B2 noun
botany
Meaning
the scientific study of plants
Example
She is studying botany at the university.
B2 noun
bottleneck
Meaning
Narrow path or obstruction, a place or situation where flow becomes slow.
Example
The narrow bridge is a major bottleneck during rush hour.
B2 verb, noun, adjective
bound
Meaning
To move with large strides or jumps; also refers to being tied, limited, or certain.
Example
The dog bounded across the field with joy.
B2 noun
Bouquet
Meaning
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
Example
The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle.
B2 noun
boutique
Meaning
a small shop that sells fashionable clothes or accessories
Example
She bought a beautiful dress from a boutique downtown.
B2 noun
bowler
Meaning
a person who delivers the ball in cricket; also a type of hard felt hat with a rounded crown
Example
The bowler took three wickets in the first over.
B2 verb
boycott
Meaning
to refuse to buy, use, or participate in something as a protest
Example
They decided to boycott the company's products.
B2 noun
bra
Meaning
a woman's undergarment worn to support and cover the breasts
Example
She bought a comfortable bra for everyday wear.
B2 noun; verb
brace
Meaning
a device that supports or strengthens something; to prepare mentally or physically for something difficult
Example
She braced herself for the strong wind.