Vocabularies

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Bliss

noun
/blɪs/

perfect happiness; great joy

"She felt pure bliss while watching the beautiful sunset."

noun
/ˈblɪs.tər/

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

"The new shoes gave her a painful blister on her heel."

noun
/blɒˈkeɪd/

an act or means of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving

"The naval blockade prevented supplies from reaching the port."

noun
/ˈblɒk.ɪdʒ/

an obstruction that makes movement or flow difficult or impossible

"The drain blockage caused water to overflow in the kitchen."

noun
/ˈblʌd.ʃed/

the killing or wounding of people, typically in large numbers during a conflict

"The peace treaty was signed to prevent further bloodshed."

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Blow

noun
/bloʊ/

a powerful stroke with a hand, weapon, or hard object

"The boxer delivered a devastating blow to his opponent."

noun
/ˌbluː ˈblʌd/

a person of noble birth; aristocrat

"She came from a family of blue-bloods with centuries of royal heritage."

noun
/ˈblʌn.dər/

a stupid or careless mistake

"Making that investment was a terrible blunder that cost him everything."

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Boast

noun
/boʊst/

an act of talking with excessive pride about one's achievements

"His constant boast about his wealth annoyed everyone."

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Boil

noun
/bɔɪl/

a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin caused by infected hair follicles

"The painful boil on his neck required medical treatment."

noun
/ˈboʊld.nəs/

willingness to take risks; confidence and courage in behavior

"Her boldness in confronting the problem impressed everyone."

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Bolster

noun
/ˈboʊl.stər/

a long thick pillow that is placed under other pillows for support

"She placed a bolster behind her back for extra comfort while reading."

noun
/bəˈnæn.zə/

a situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits

"The oil discovery was a bonanza for the small country."

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Bond

noun
/bɑnd/

a close connection joining two or more people; a certificate of debt issued by a government or corporation

"The strong bond between the mother and child was evident."

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Bondage

noun
/ˈbɑn.dɪdʒ/

the state of being a slave; the state of being under the control of a force or influence

"The people fought to escape from the bondage of oppression."

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Bone

noun
/boʊn/

any of the hard parts inside a human or animal that make up its frame

"The doctor said the bone was completely healed after the fracture."

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Bonus

noun
/ˈboʊ.nəs/

an amount of money added to wages on a seasonal basis, especially as a reward for good performance

"She received a year-end bonus for her excellent work performance."

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Bend

noun
/bend/

a curved or angled part of something; a turning point in a road or river

"There is a sharp bend in the river ahead."

noun
/ˌbenɪˈdɪkʃən/

a blessing, especially a ceremonial one; an expression of good wishes

"The priest gave his benediction to the newlyweds."

noun
/ˈbenɪˌfæktər/

a person who gives money or other help to support a person or cause; a patron

"The anonymous benefactor donated millions to the hospital."

noun
/ˈbenɪfɪt/

an advantage or profit gained from something; a helpful or good effect

"Exercise has many health benefits for your body."

noun
/bɪˈnɪɡnɪti/

kindness; gentleness; the quality of being benign or gracious

"Her benignity towards all people made her beloved by everyone."

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Bent

noun
/bent/

a natural inclination or talent; a strong interest or liking for something

"She has a natural bent for music and art."

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Berth

noun
/bɜːrθ/

a sleeping place in a ship, train, or other vehicle; a place where a ship can dock

"I booked an upper berth on the overnight train."