Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
bioremediation
Meaning
The use of living organisms to neutralize or remove environmental contaminants.
Example
Bioremediation helps remove toxins from polluted soil.
C1 noun
Biosphere
Meaning
the regions of the surface and atmosphere of the earth occupied by living organisms
Example
Climate change is affecting the entire biosphere.
C2 noun
biped
Meaning
An animal that walks on two feet.
Example
Humans are examples of biped creatures.
A1 noun
bird
Meaning
a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly
Example
A bird was singing on the tree branch.
A2 noun
Birth
Meaning
the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something
Example
The birth of their first child was a joyful moment.
A1 noun
birthday
Meaning
the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually
Example
We are planning a surprise birthday party for her.
C1 noun
birthright
Meaning
A privilege or possession that a person has from birth.
Example
Freedom is considered a birthright of every individual.
A2 noun
Biscuit
Meaning
a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie
Example
Children love to eat chocolate biscuits with milk.
B2 noun
bishop
Meaning
a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
Example
The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service.
C2 noun
bisque
Meaning
A rich, creamy soup made from shellfish.
Example
We ordered lobster bisque at the restaurant.
A1 noun
Bit
Meaning
a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance
Example
Can you wait a bit longer for me?
B2 noun
Bitch
Meaning
a female dog; an unpleasant or spiteful woman (offensive)
Example
The bitch gave birth to five puppies.
A2 verb
bite
Meaning
to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect
Example
The dog might bite if it feels threatened.
C1 adjective
Biting
Meaning
extremely cold; sharply critical or harsh
Example
The biting cold made everyone shiver.
B2 adjective
Bitter
Meaning
having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment
Example
The medicine had a bitter taste.
C1 noun
Bitter Gourd
Meaning
a green, bumpy vegetable with a very bitter taste, known for its medicinal properties
Example
Bitter gourd is excellent for controlling blood sugar levels.
B2 adverb
Bitterly
Meaning
in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely
Example
She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment.
B2 noun
Bitterness
Meaning
anger and disappointment at being treated unfairly; resentment; a sharp, unpleasant taste
Example
She spoke with bitterness about her former employer.
C2 noun
bivouac
Meaning
a temporary camp without tents or cover, usually used by soldiers or mountaineers
Example
The climbers set up a bivouac on the mountainside.
C1 noun
Biz
Meaning
business (informal); commercial enterprise or activity
Example
He's been in the restaurant biz for twenty years.
B2 adjective
bizarre
Meaning
very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement
Example
He told a bizarre story that no one could believe.
C2 verb, noun
blab
Meaning
to talk too much or reveal secrets carelessly; excessive or foolish talk
Example
He accidentally blabbed the surprise to everyone.
A1 adjective
Black
Meaning
having the darkest color; the opposite of white
Example
She wore a beautiful black dress to the party.
B1 noun
Black berry
Meaning
a small dark purple or black fruit that grows on bushes
Example
We picked fresh blackberries from the garden for our pie.