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Words Starting with “B

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/ˈbaɪn.dər/

noun

A cover or folder, typically made of stiff cardboard or plastic, used for holding loose papers or documents together.

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/ˈbɪndʒəbəl/

adjective

(Of a television series, podcast, or other content) able to be enjoyed or watched in rapid, consecutive episodes or segments.

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/ˌbaɪ.oʊˈkɛm.ɪ.kəl pəˈlær.ə.ti ɪnˈkwaɪə.ri/

noun

A systematic scientific investigation into the asymmetric spatial distribution of molecules, ions, or functional groups within a biological system or cell.

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/ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛmɪstri/

noun

The branch of science concerned with the chemical and physicochemical processes and substances that occur within living organisms.

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/ˌbaɪ.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˌklæs.ɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən ˈer.ər/

noun

A taxonomic or phylogenetic misidentification where an organism is incorrectly assigned to a specific group, rank, or evolutionary lineage due to insufficient data, convergent evolution, or analytical inaccuracies.

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/ˈbaɪtɪŋ flaɪ/

noun

Any of various species of flies, such as horseflies, stable flies, or black flies, that possess mouthparts adapted for piercing the skin of mammals and feeding on their blood.

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/blæd/

noun

A variant spelling or phonetic representation of the word 'blade', sometimes used in specialized typography, historical contexts, or regional dialects.

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/bleɪd/

noun

The flat, cutting edge of a knife, sword, or other tool or weapon.

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/bleɪzd/

verb

To burn fiercely or brightly; to shine with a strong, steady light.

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/blæk/

adjective

An abbreviated form of 'black', referring to the color of coal or the absence of light.

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/ˈblɒɡ.ər/

noun

A person who regularly writes, edits, and publishes content on a blog, often focusing on a specific niche, personal experiences, or professional expertise.

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/ˈblɒɡi/

adjective

Characteristic of, resembling, or suitable for a blog; informal, conversational, and opinionated in tone.

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/blɜːr ðiː ˈɛdʒɪz/

idiom

To make the distinction between two or less clear, distinct, or easily separated.

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/boʊst/

verb

To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.

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/ˈbɒb.ər/

noun

A small float attached to a fishing line to indicate when a fish has taken the bait by bobbing on the surface of the water.

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/ˈbɒləkɪŋ/

noun

A severe reprimand or scolding; a thorough dressing-down in British slang.

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/bɒmˈbæstɪk/

adjective

High-sounding, high-flown, and inflated in language or style, often used to impress people but lacking true depth or substance.

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/ˌbɒn ˈbuːʃ/

noun

A tasty morsel or a choice tidbit; figuratively, a pleasant final experience or a delightful concluding remark.

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