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blister/ˈblɪstər/nounintermediate

A small bubble on the skin filled with serum and caused by friction, burning, or other damage.

I developed a painful blister on my heel after walking in new shoes all day.

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.

blocked/blɒkt/adjectivebeginner

Obstructed, hindered, or prevented from moving, functioning, or being accessed.

The emergency services were delayed by a blocked road.

blockhead/ˈblɒk.hed/nounintermediate

A very stupid or foolish person.

I felt like a complete blockhead for forgetting my keys inside the locked car.

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.

bloom of youth/bluːm əv juːθ/idiomintermediate

The prime period of youth, characterized by health, freshness, beauty, and great vigor.

She entered the modeling industry while still in the bloom of youth.

bluffing/ˈblʌfɪŋ/nounintermediate

The act of deceiving someone into thinking that you can or will do something, or that you possess something, when you do not.

Her aggressive negotiating style was just bluffing to secure a better deal.

bluntly/ˈblʌnt.li/adverbintermediate

In a direct, outspoken manner without trying to be polite or mask unpleasant truths.

To put it bluntly, your performance this quarter has been unacceptable.

blur the edges/blɜːr ðiː ˈɛdʒɪz/idiomintermediate

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

Modern technology and remote work tend to blur the edges between professional duties and personal time.

boardwalk/ˈbɔːrd.wɔːk/nounintermediate

A path or promenade made of wooden planks, typically built along a beach or waterfront.

We enjoyed a sunset stroll along the wooden boardwalk at the beach.

boast/boʊst/verbintermediate

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

He boasted about his new promotion to everyone in the office.

bobber/ˈbɒb.ər/nounintermediate

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.

He watched his red and white bobber intently, waiting for the slightest twitch.

bodega/boʊˈdeɪ.ɡə/nounintermediate

A small neighborhood grocery store, especially one common in Spanish-speaking neighborhoods in US cities like New York.

I ran down to the corner bodega to pick up some milk and a fresh roll.

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