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bubbled/ˈbʌbəld/verbbeginner

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

The boiling water bubbled rapidly in the pot.

buckskin/ˈbʌk.skɪn/nounintermediate

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

The pioneer wore a rugged jacket made of supple buckskin.

buffer/ˈbʌf.ər/nounintermediate

A person or thing that prevents incompatible or antagonistic people or things from coming into contact.

The forest acts as a buffer between the residential area and the industrial zone.

buggy/ˈbʌɡi/adjectiveintermediate

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

The new operating system update was incredibly buggy and caused my computer to crash repeatedly.

build a workplace/bɪld ə ˈwɜːrk.pleɪs/verbintermediate

To intentionally design, organize, and foster an environment—either physical or cultural—where employees can perform their professional duties effectively and collaboratively.

The CEO spent years trying to build a workplace that prioritizes mental health and open communication.

build an atmosphere/bɪld ən ˈætməsfɪər/idiomintermediate

To deliberately create a specific mood, feeling, or emotional environment in a particular setting or through artistic expression.

The restaurant used dim lighting and soft jazz to build an atmosphere of intimacy for its diners.

building design/ˈbɪl.dɪŋ dɪˈzaɪn/nounintermediate

The broadly based process of conceiving, planning, and drafting the specifications for the construction of a building or structure, encompassing both aesthetic and functional considerations.

The firm won an award for its innovative building design that incorporates sustainable energy systems.

bulk/bʌlk/nounintermediate

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

The sheer bulk of the elephant made it difficult to transport.

bulkiness/ˈbʌl.ki.nəs/nounintermediate

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

The bulkiness of the winter coat made it difficult for her to move freely.

bulla/ˈbʊlə/nounadvanced

A blister or skin lesion filled with clear fluid, greater than 5 millimeters in diameter.

The severe burn on his arm quickly developed into a painful bulla.

bulldozer/bul.doˈzɛʁ/nounbeginner

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.

O operador manobrou o bulldozer para nivelar o terreno antes da construção.

bullied/ˈbʊliːd/verbintermediate

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

He was bullied by older students on the playground.

bullseye/ˈbʊl.zaɪ/nounintermediate

The center of a target, typically marked by a circle, which a marksman aims to hit.

The archer drew her bow and landed an arrow right in the bullseye.

bully/ˈbʊl.i/nounbeginner

A person who uses strength or power to coerce, intimidate, or harm those who are weaker.

The school bully was finally suspended for harassing younger students.

bullying/ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ/nounintermediate

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

The school implemented a zero-tolerance policy to address the rise in cyber bullying among students.

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