VocabDictionary

Words Starting with “B

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/ˈbʌbəld/

verb

Formed, emitted, or contained small spheres of gas or air in a liquid.

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/ˈbʌk.skɪn/

noun

Leather made from the skin of a male deer, traditionally used for rugged clothing and footwear.

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/ˈbʌɡi/

adjective

Containing many errors, defects, or technical flaws, especially in computer software.

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/bʌlk/

noun

The mass, magnitude, or size of something, especially when large.

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/ˈbʌl.ki.nəs/

noun

The state or quality of being large, heavy, or taking up a significant amount of space.

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/bul.doˈzɛʁ/

noun

A powerful tracked vehicle with a broad, heavy steel blade mounted on the front, used for pushing large quantities of soil, sand, rubble, or other material during construction or demolition work.

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/ˈbʊliːd/

verb

Past tense and past participle of 'bully': to seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce someone perceived as vulnerable.

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/ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ/

noun

The act of seeking to harm, intimidate, or coerce someone perceived as vulnerable, often through repeated aggressive behavior.

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/ˈbʌm.ər/

noun

An annoying or unfortunate situation; a disappointment or letdown.

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/ˈbʌŋk ˌbɛd/

noun

A type of furniture consisting of a bed frame placed on top of another, allowing two people to sleep in the floor space usually occupied by one.

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/ˈbɔɪ/ or /ˈbuːi/

noun

An anchored float serving as a navigation mark, to show reefs or other hazards, or to moor a vessel.

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/ˈbɔɪ.ɪdʒ/ or /ˈbuː.ɪdʒ/

noun

A system of buoys deployed in a body of water to mark navigational channels, hazards, or mooring areas.

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/ˌbjʊərəˈkrætɪk/

adjective

Relating to the business of running an organization or government, often characterized by excessive complexity, rigid adherence to rules, and lack of flexibility.

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/bɜːrn/

verb

To consume or be consumed by fire; to undergo combustion.

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/ˈbɜːrnɪst/

verb

The archaic second-person singular present indicative form of 'burn', meaning to be on fire or to consume with fire when addressed to 'thou'.

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/ˈbʊʃəl/

noun

A unit of capacity for dry measure, equivalent to 8 gallons or 35.2 liters (specifically used for agricultural produce).

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/ˈbʌstieɪ/

noun

A close-fitting, strapless garment for women that covers the torso and is designed to shape and support the bust, often worn as a top or as lingerie.

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/ˈbɪzi pleɪs/

noun

A location characterized by a high level of activity, constant movement, bustling crowds, and frequent commotion.

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