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blad/blæd/nounadvanced

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

The ancient text referred to the sword simply as a keen blad.

blade/bleɪd/nounbeginner

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

Be careful when handling the knife; the blade is extremely sharp.

bland/blænd/adjectiveintermediate

Lacking strong features, flavor, or character; uninteresting or insipid.

The soup was so bland that I had to add a significant amount of salt and pepper.

blandness/ˈblænd.nəs/nounintermediate

The state or quality of lacking strong features, distinctive character, or flavor; dullness or insipidity.

The blandness of the hotel decor made the room feel sterile and uninviting.

blaspheme/blæsˈfiːm/verbadvanced

To speak irreverently, disrespectfully, or profanely about God, sacred things, or religious beliefs.

The radical orator was arrested for daring to blaspheme against the state religion.

blasters/ˈblæstərz/nounintermediate

Plural form of blaster: a person or device that creates explosions, especially for mining or demolition.

The team of blasters carefully set the charges along the foundation of the old bridge.

blazed/bleɪzd/verbintermediate

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

The campfire blazed throughout the night, keeping the wolves at bay.

blind/blaɪnd/adjectivebeginner

Unable to see because of injury, disease, or a congenital condition.

He has been blind since birth.

blinked/blɪŋkt/verbbeginner

To shut and open the eyes rapidly once or briefly.

She blinked against the sudden, bright morning sunlight.

blinkered/ˈblɪŋ.kərd/adjectiveadvanced

Having or showing a limited outlook; narrow-minded or unwilling to consider alternative ideas or perspectives.

His blinkered approach to management alienated the creative team.

blisses/ˈblɪsɪz/nounintermediate

Plural form of bliss; instances or states of perfect happiness, great joy, or spiritual ecstasy.

The quiet blisses of a Sunday morning spent reading in the garden were all she needed to recharge.

blk/blæk/adjectiveintermediate

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

The file was saved as blk_background.png.

bloated/ˈbloʊ.t̬ɪd/adjectiveintermediate

Swollen or distended, typically due to an accumulation of gas, fluid, or excessive content.

I felt incredibly bloated after eating such a large, salty meal.

blogger/ˈblɒɡ.ər/nounbeginner

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

The popular food blogger shared her secret recipe for sourdough bread.

bloggy/ˈblɒɡi/adjectiveintermediate

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

The professor's writing style is a bit too bloggy for an academic journal.

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