Vocabularies

English Vocabulary Dictionary | Word Meanings, Definitions & Examples

blaspheme definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/blæsˈfiːm/

to speak irreverently about God or sacred things

"He was accused of blaspheming during the heated argument."

blasphemous definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈblæs.fə.məs/

showing disrespect or lack of reverence for God or sacred things

"The book was banned for its blasphemous content."

blazon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbleɪzən/

to display prominently or vividly

"The slogan was blazoned across the banner in bold letters."

blinkered definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈblɪŋkəd/

Having a limited or narrow outlook; unable or unwilling to consider other perspectives.

"His blinkered attitude stopped him from seeing the bigger picture."

blithe definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/blaɪð/

Showing a casual and cheerful indifference considered improper or carefree happiness.

"She had a blithe disregard for the rules."

blithesome definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈblaɪðsəm/

cheerful, carefree, and full of joy

"She entered the room with a blithesome smile that lifted everyone's spirits."

blotch definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/blɑːtʃ/

a large, irregular spot or stain, often on skin or fabric

"His shirt had a red blotch from the spilled juice."

blowhard definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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blowhard

noun C2
/ˈbloʊˌhɑrd/

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."

bludgeon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈblʌdʒən/

to hit someone with a heavy object; to force someone into doing something

"The guard was bludgeoned by the attacker in the alley."

Blue-blood definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

a person of noble birth; aristocrat

"She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage."

bluffer definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈblʌfər/

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."

bluster definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bluster

verb C2
/ˈblʌstər/

to speak loudly in an aggressive or threatening way, often without real power

"The manager blustered about firing people but did nothing."

boatswain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈboʊsən/

a ship's officer in charge of equipment and the crew

"The boatswain supervised the sailors on deck."

bode definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bode

verb C2
/boʊd/

to be an omen of a particular outcome, often something bad

"The dark clouds bode a heavy storm."

bodice definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɒdɪs/

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."

bohemian definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/boʊˈhiːmiən/

unconventional, artistic, and free-spirited in lifestyle or appearance

"She decorated her apartment in a bohemian style with colorful fabrics."

bole definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bole

noun C2
/boʊl/

the trunk of a tree

"The bole of the tree was thick and strong."

bolero definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bəˈlɛəroʊ/

A Spanish dance in slow triple time, or a short jacket open at the front.

"The dancers performed a passionate bolero at the festival."

boll definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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boll

noun C2
/boʊl/

The rounded seed capsule of plants such as cotton or flax.

"The farmer examined the cotton boll to check its quality."

bombardier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbɒmbərˈdɪər/

a member of a bomber crew responsible for releasing bombs

"The bombardier released the bombs with precision."

bombast definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɒmbæst/

speech or writing that is overly pompous and inflated

"His campaign speech was full of bombast but lacked real substance."

bombastic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bombastic

adjective C2
/bɒmˈbæstɪk/

using pompous or inflated language with little meaning

"The professor’s bombastic lecture impressed no one."

Bombay duck definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/bɒmˈbeɪ dʌk/

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."

bonhomie definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbɒnəmi/

Cheerful friendliness and geniality.

"The meeting was filled with laughter and bonhomie."

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Bonny

adjective C2
/ˈbɒni/

cheerful; pretty; attractive

"The bonny child played happily in the garden."

boob definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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boob

noun C2
/buːb/

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."

booby definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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booby

noun C2
/ˈbuːbi/

a foolish or gullible person; a silly individual

"He felt like a booby after making such a simple mistake."

Boor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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Boor

noun C2
/bʊər/

A rude, insensitive, or ill-mannered person.

"He was such a boor at the dinner table."

boorish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbʊərɪʃ/

Rude, insensitive, and lacking manners or refinement.

"His boorish behavior ruined the dinner party."

Boot-lace definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbuːt.leɪs/

a cord or string used to fasten a boot or shoe

"I need to tie my boot-lace before going for a walk."

bootless definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbuːtləs/

Useless or futile; of no benefit.

"His bootless attempt to fix the machine only wasted time."

botanize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbɒtənaɪz/

to study plants in their natural environment

"They went to the forest to botanize during their vacation."

noun C2
/ˌbuː.ɡənˈvɪl.i.ə/

a tropical climbing plant with colorful bracts surrounding small flowers

"The bougainvillea climbing over the garden wall creates a beautiful purple display."

bouillon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbuː.jɒ̃/

A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in water.

"She added vegetables to the bouillon for extra flavor."

bovine definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈboʊvaɪn/

relating to cattle; showing a dull or sluggish nature

"Her bovine expression revealed no emotions."

bowdlerize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb C2
/ˈbaʊdləˌraɪz/

to remove or modify parts of a text considered offensive or inappropriate

"The editor bowdlerized the novel to make it suitable for children."

bracing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bracing

adjective C2
/ˈbreɪsɪŋ/

Invigorating, refreshing, or providing strength and energy.

"The hikers enjoyed the bracing mountain air."

brackish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbrækɪʃ/

Slightly salty, often describing water that is a mix of fresh and seawater.

"The river estuary contained brackish water."

brae definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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brae

noun C2
/breɪ/

A hillside or slope, especially in Scotland.

"They climbed up the grassy brae to see the sunset."

braggadocio definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/

boastful or arrogant behavior; empty boasting

"His endless braggadocio annoyed everyone at the party."

braggart definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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braggart

noun C2
/ˈbræɡərt/

a person who boasts about achievements or possessions

"No one liked him because he was such a braggart."

brassy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbræsi/

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."

brattish definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbrætɪʃ/

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."

bravado definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/brəˈvɑːdoʊ/

a show of boldness or confidence intended to impress or intimidate

"His speech was full of bravado but lacked real substance."

bravura definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/brəˈvjʊrə/

a display of great skill and brilliance, especially in music or performance

"The pianist delivered a bravura performance that left the audience spellbound."

brawn definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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brawn

noun C2
/brɔːn/

physical strength in contrast to intelligence

"He used his brawn to lift the heavy box."

brawny definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective C2
/ˈbrɔːni/

Physically strong and muscular.

"The brawny man lifted the heavy box with ease."

bray definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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bray

verb C2
/breɪ/

To make a loud, harsh sound like a donkey.

"The donkey began to bray loudly in the field."

braze definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
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braze

verb C2
/breɪz/

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."

Brazier definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun C2
/ˈbreɪziər/

A container for holding burning coal or charcoal, used for heating or cooking.

"The street vendor cooked chestnuts on a brazier."