Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

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betray

verb B2
/bɪˈtreɪ/

to be disloyal to someone or reveal something in violation of trust

"He felt betrayed by his closest friend."

Betrayal definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/bɪˈtreɪəl/

the action of betraying one's country, group, or person; disloyalty

"His betrayal of their friendship hurt her deeply."

Beverage definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbɛvərɪdʒ/

a drink, especially one other than water

"I ordered a cold beverage to cool down on a hot day."

beware definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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beware

verb B2
/bɪˈwɛər/

to be cautious or alert about a potential danger or problem

"Beware of the dog near the gate."

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bias

noun B2
/ˈbaɪəs/

an unfair preference or prejudice for or against something or someone

"The report showed a clear bias against women."

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Biased

adjective B2
/ˈbaɪəst/

having or showing an unfair tendency to favor one side or opinion

"The judge must not be biased in the case."

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Bid

verb B2
/bɪd/

to offer a certain amount of money for something, especially at an auction

"She bid $200 for the antique vase."

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bilingual

adjective B2
/ˌbaɪˈlɪŋɡwəl/

Able to speak two languages fluently.

"She grew up in a bilingual household speaking both English and Spanish."

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bind

verb B2
/baɪnd/

to tie or fasten tightly; to unite or restrict

"The contract will bind both parties to the agreement."

Bio-data definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbaɪoʊ ˌdeɪtə/

biographical data; a resume or curriculum vitae containing personal and professional information

"Please submit your bio-data along with the job application."

biodegradable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌbaɪ.oʊ.dɪˈɡreɪ.də.bəl/

Able to decay naturally and in a way that is not harmful.

"Using biodegradable products reduces environmental pollution."

biodiversity definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˌbaɪ.əʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sɪ.ti/

The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

"Protecting biodiversity helps maintain ecological balance."

biofuel definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈbaɪ.əʊˌfjuː.əl

A fuel derived immediately from living matter, as opposed to fossil fuels derived from long-dead biological matter.

"Biofuels reduce dependence on conventional energy sources."

Biography definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/baɪˈɒɡrəfi/

A written account of someone's life.

"She is writing a biography of the famous poet."

biological definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌbaɪəˈlɒdʒɪkl̩/

relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms

"She is studying biological sciences at university."

bishop definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbɪʃəp/

a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.

"The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service."

Bitch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Bitch

noun B2
/bɪtʃ/

a female dog

"The bitch gave birth to five puppies."

Bitter definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈbɪtər/

having a sharp, unpleasant taste or showing strong hostility or resentment

"She felt bitter about losing the competition."

adverb B2
/ˈbɪt.ə.li/

in an angry, hurt, or resentful way; extremely; severely

"She complained bitterly about the unfair treatment."

Bitterness definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbɪtərnəs/

a feeling of anger and unhappiness caused by unfair treatment or disappointment

"His bitterness after the breakup was evident to everyone."

bizarre definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/bɪˈzɑːr/

very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest or amusement

"He told a bizarre story that no one could believe."

Black Snake definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/blæk sneɪk/

a snake with dark or black colored skin

"The black snake slithered through the grass."

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blackmail

noun, verb B2
/ˈblækmeɪl/

the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats

"He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents."

Blacksmith definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈblæk.smɪθ/

a person who makes and repairs things made of iron

"The blacksmith hammered the hot iron into a horseshoe."

Blade definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Blade

noun B2
/bleɪd/

the flat cutting edge of a tool, knife, or weapon

"The blade of the knife was very sharp."

bland definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bland

adjective B2
/blænd/

lacking strong features, flavor, or character; dull or uninteresting

"The soup was too bland for my taste."

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blast

noun, verb B2
/blæst/

a strong gust of wind, an explosion, or a loud sound; to destroy or shatter by explosion

"The explosion sent a powerful blast through the building."

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blaze

verb B2
/bleɪz/

to burn brightly or powerfully

"The fire blazed for hours before it was brought under control."

blazer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
ˈbleɪzə

A coloured jacket worn by members of a club, team, or school as part of a uniform.

"He looked sharp in his navy blue blazer at the event."

adjective B2
/ˈbleɪzɪŋ/

burning fiercely; extremely hot; very bright

"The blazing sun made the day extremely hot."

bleak definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bleak

adjective B2
/bliːk/

cold, miserable, or without hope

"The future seemed bleak after the economic downturn."

blend definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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blend

verb B2
/blɛnd/

to mix different substances or elements together so that they form a smooth combination

"She blended the fruits to make a smoothie."

blink definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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blink

verb B2
/blɪŋk/

to close and open the eyes quickly.

"She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes."

blockchain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈblɒkˌtʃeɪn/

A system of recording information in a way that makes it difficult or impossible to change, hack, or cheat the system

"Blockchain technology ensures transparency in financial transactions."

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bloom

noun, verb B2
/bluːm/

to produce flowers; to develop or flourish; a flower or the state of flowering

"The roses bloom beautifully every spring."

blossom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun, verb B2
/ˈblɒsəm/

a flower or mass of flowers on a tree or plant; to develop or flourish

"The small garden began to blossom in spring."

blueprint definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈbluːˌprɪnt/

a detailed plan or design; a guide for making something

"The architect shared the blueprint of the new building with the team."

blues definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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blues

noun B2
/bluːz/

a feeling of sadness; a style of music with melancholy themes

"Listening to blues music always calms him down."

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bluff

verb B2
/blʌf/

to deceive someone by pretending to have strength, knowledge, or resources that one does not actually possess

"He tried to bluff his way into the exclusive club."

blunder definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈblʌndər/

a careless or stupid mistake

"The report was full of spelling blunders."

blunt definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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blunt

adjective B2
/blʌnt/

not sharp; direct and straightforward in speech

"Her blunt remarks offended some people."

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Bluntly

adverb B2
/ˈblʌnt.li/

in a direct way without trying to be polite; frankly

"He told her bluntly that she was wrong."

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blur

verb B2
/blɜːr/

to make something unclear or difficult to see

"Tears blurred her vision."

blush definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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blush

verb B2
/blʌʃ/

to become red in the face due to embarrassment or shyness

"She blushed when he complimented her."

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Boast

verb B2
/boʊst/

to talk with pride about something you have or achieved

"He boasted about his new car."

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bob

noun, verb B2
/bɒb/

a short sudden movement up and down; to move quickly up and down

"The small boat began to bob on the waves."

bodily definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˈbɒdɪli/

relating to or concerning the body

"He suffered bodily harm in the accident."

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bodyguard

noun B2
/ˈbɒdiɡɑːrd/

a person employed to protect someone from harm

"The celebrity arrived with her bodyguard."

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Bold

adjective B2
/boʊld/

showing courage, confidence, or willingness to take risks

"She made a bold decision to start her own business."

adverb B2
/ˈbəʊld.li/

in a confident and brave way; without fear

"She boldly stepped forward to face the challenge."