Vocabulary Cards
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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.
C1 noun
Bondage
Meaning
the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence
Example
The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression.
A2 noun
Bone
Meaning
any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame
Example
The doctor said the bone was completely healed after the fracture.
C2 noun
bonhomie
Meaning
Cheerful friendliness and geniality.
Example
The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie.
C2 adjective
Bonny
Meaning
cheerful; pretty; attractive
Example
The bonny child played happily in the garden.
B1 noun
Bonus
Meaning
an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance
Example
She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance.
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.
C2 noun
boob
Meaning
a foolish or clumsy person; an informal and sometimes rude term for a woman's breast
Example
He felt like a complete boob after forgetting the meeting.
C2 noun
booby
Meaning
a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual
Example
He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake.
A1 noun, verb
book
Meaning
A set of written, printed, or blank pages fastened together; to arrange for someone to have a seat, room, or ticket in advance.
Example
I booked a table at the restaurant for dinner.
C1 noun
Book binder
Meaning
a person whose job is to fasten the pages of books together and put covers on them
Example
The old book binder carefully restored the antique manuscript.
B1 noun
Book seller
Meaning
a person who sells books, especially as a business
Example
The book seller recommended a great novel for my summer reading.
A2 noun
booking
Meaning
the act of reserving accommodations, tickets, etc.
Example
I made a booking for a hotel room in advance.
C1 adjective
Bookish
Meaning
studious; scholarly; devoted to reading and studying
Example
She was known for her bookish nature and love of literature.
A2 noun
bookshop
Meaning
a retail store where books are sold
Example
She spent an hour browsing in the small bookshop.
A2 noun
bookstore
Meaning
a shop where books are sold
Example
She spent an entire afternoon browsing in the bookstore.
B2 verb
boom
Meaning
to make a loud deep sound; to grow or increase rapidly
Example
The thunder boomed across the sky.
C1 noun
boon
Meaning
A thing that is helpful or beneficial.
Example
The internet is a boon to modern education.
C2 noun
Boor
Meaning
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
Example
The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others.
C2 adjective
boorish
Meaning
Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.
Example
His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party.
B2 verb
boost
Meaning
To increase, improve, or raise something.
Example
The company launched a campaign to boost sales.
A2 noun
Boot
Meaning
sturdy footwear covering the foot and ankle or lower leg
Example
He laced up his hiking boots before the mountain trek.
C2 noun
Boot-lace
Meaning
a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe
Example
I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk.
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.