B Flashcards
Beguilement
to persuade, attract, or interest someone, sometimes in order to deceive them
Benefit
an advantage
Believe
feel sure of the truth of.
Trust
Trust has the potentiality of doubt to come in
Bestow
present (an honor, right, or gift).
Beauty
a combination of qualities that create appeal through ideals, new perceptions, markers of capability, potential, adaptive fitness, and effective functioning.
a combination of qualities that create appeal through representations of ideals and of new perceptions.
a combination of qualities that create appeal, significance and meaning holistically.
capability, potential, adaptive fitness
- Handsome/beautiful as markers of effective functioning
Behavior
The act of propelling your body through space
XManner of action
XManner of acting
Bosom
a woman’s chest.
the loving care and protection of.
(of a friend) close or intimate.
Brow
a person’s forehead.
an eyebrow.
the summit of a hill or pass.
Bay
a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward.
Bier
a movable frame on which a coffin or a corpse is placed before burial or cremation or on which it is carried to the
Bill
an amount of money owed for goods supplied or services rendered, set out in a printed or written statement of charges.
send a note of charges to (someone)
charge (a sum of money).
a draft of a proposed law presented to parliament for discussion
a proposed law presented to the House or Senate for consideration.
a program of entertainment, especially at a theater
a poster or handbill
list (a person or event) in a program
describe someone or something in a particular, usually promotional, way, especially as a means of advertisement.
Beautician
a person whose job is to do hair styling, manicures, and other beauty treatments.
Belligerently
in a way that shows a desire to fight or argue, or in a way that relates to fighting a war
Ballistic
relating to projectiles or their flight.
moving under the force of gravity only
Better
More efficiently or effectively
Behavioral rules
Rules that guide or describe actions or processes
Belief
A trust
Being
Playing
Play
Player
Brilliant
Enlightening
Berate
scold or criticize (someone) angrily.
But and so
Join sentences with but or so. “But” combines two ideas that seem opposite. “So” gives a reason. Put a comma before these words when they join two complete sentences.
Bottom up vs top down
A top–down approach starts with the big picture, then breaks down into smaller segments. A bottom–up approach is the piecing together of systems to give rise to more complex systems, thus making the original systems subsystems of the emergent system.
Be
Engage
Be perceived as
Best
most favorable
Beautiful
possessing qualities that create appeal through representations of ideals and of new perceptions.
Banter
the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks.
talk or exchange remarks in a good-humored teasing way.
Bigot
person who won’t listen to anyone whose ideas or beliefs are different from his or her own
Burrow
a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwelling.
(of an animal) make a hole or tunnel, typically for use as a dwelling
advance into or through something solid by digging or making a hole.
move underneath or press close to something in order to hide oneself or in search of comfort.
make a thorough inquiry; investigate.
Bleak
(of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements.
(of a building or room) charmless and inhospitable; dreary.
(of the weather) cold and miserable.
(of a situation or future prospect) not hopeful or encouraging; unlikely to have a favorable outcome.
(of a person or a person’s expression) cold and forbidding
a small silvery shoaling fish of the minnow family, found in Eurasian rivers.
Because
Because is a joining word that helps give the reason for something
Add because before the sentence that gives the reason
Biennially
once every two years
Bereft
deprived of or lacking (something).
(of a person) sad and lonely, especially through someone’s death or departure.
Barf
Vomit
Betrothed
the person to whom one is engaged.
Betroth
enter into a formal agreement to marry.
Bollocks
the testicles.
used to express contempt, annoyance, or defiance.
Broker
arrange or negotiate (a settlement, deal, or plan).
Bidirectional
functioning in two directions.
Beget
(typically of a man, sometimes of a man and a woman) bring (a child) into existence by the process of reproduction.
give rise to; bring about.
Befit
be appropriate for; suit.
Brazenly
in a bold and shameless way.
Boggle
(of a person or a person’s mind) be astonished or overwhelmed when trying to imagine something
cause (a person or a person’s mind) to be astonished or overwhelmed
(of a person) hesitate or be anxious at
Bland
lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting
(of food or drink) mild or insipid.
(of a person or behavior) showing no strong emotion; dull and unremarkable.
Beneficence
the act of doing good for others, or the quality of being kind and helpful
Batter
strike repeatedly with hard blows.
subject (one’s spouse, partner, or child) to repeated violence and assault.
censure, criticize, or defeat severely.
a semiliquid mixture of flour, egg, and milk or water used in cooking, especially for making cakes or for coating food before frying.
a damaged area of metal type or a printing block.
(in various sports, especially baseball or cricket) a player who is batting.
a gradual backward slope in a wall or similar structure.
(of a wall) have a receding slope.
Bough
a main branch of a tree.
Boisterous
(of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy.
(of wind, weather, or water) wild or stormy.
Benefice
a permanent Church appointment, typically that of a rector or vicar, for which property and income are provided in respect of pastoral duties.
Battered
injured by repeated blows or punishment.
having suffered repeated violence from a spouse, partner, or parent.
(of a thing) damaged by age and repeated use; shabby.
(of food) coated in batter and deep-fried until crisp.
Beetlelike
resembling a beetle, which is an insect with a hard shell-like back.
Bareness
the state of being uncovered, empty, or without decoration
Bear
carry the weight of; support.
take responsibility for.
be able to accept or stand up to.
endure (an ordeal or difficulty).
manage to tolerate (a situation or experience).
(of a person) carry (someone or something).
(of a vehicle or boat) convey (passengers or cargo)
have or display as a visible mark or feature.
be called by (a name or title).
carry or conduct oneself in a particular manner.
give birth to (a child).
(of a tree or plant) produce (fruit or flowers).
turn and proceed in a specified direction.
Bruised
(of a person or body part) having a bruise or bruises.
(of a fruit, vegetable, or plant) having a mark or marks indicating an area of damage.
(of a person’s feelings) hurt.
(of food) having been crushed or pounded.
Bruise
an injury appearing as an area of discolored skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels.
a mark indicating an area of damage on a fruit, vegetable, or plant.
inflict a bruise or bruises on (a part of the body).
cause a bruise or bruises to appear on (a fruit, vegetable, or plant).
be susceptible to bruising.
hurt (someone’s feelings).
crush or pound (food).
Brutal
savagely violent.
punishingly hard or uncomfortable.
direct and lacking any attempt to disguise unpleasantness.
Barricade
an improvised barrier erected across a street or other thoroughfare to prevent or delay the movement of opposing forces.
block or defend with an improvised barrier.
shut (oneself or someone) into a place by blocking all the entrances.
Barista
a person whose job involves preparing and serving different types of coffee.
Bulging
swelling outward; protruding.
full or distended.
Beside
at the side of; next to.
compared with.
in addition to; apart from.
Beside oneself: overcome with worry or anger; distraught.
Bray
the loud, harsh cry of a donkey or mule.
a sound, voice, or laugh resembling the cry of a donkey or mule.
(of a donkey or mule) utter a bray.
(of a person) speak or laugh loudly and harshly.
Balminess
the quality of being pleasantly warm and soothing
Bristle
a short stiff hair, typically one of those on an animal’s skin, a man’s face, or a plant.
a stiff animal hair, or a man-made substitute, used to make a brush.
(of hair or fur) stand upright away from the skin, especially in anger or fear.
make one’s hair or fur stand on end.
react angrily or defensively, typically by drawing oneself up.
be covered with or abundant in.
Bow
a knot tied with two loops and two loose ends, used especially for tying shoelaces and decorative ribbons.
a decorative ribbon tied in a bow.
a weapon for shooting arrows, typically made of a curved piece of wood whose ends are joined by a taut string.
a bowman.
a long, partially curved rod with horsehair stretched along its length, used for playing the violin and other stringed instruments.
a single passage of a bow over the strings of a violin or other stringed instrument.
a curved stroke forming part of a letter (e.g. b, p ).
a metal ring forming the handle of a key or pair of scissors.
a side piece or lens frame of a pair of glasses.
play (a stringed instrument or music) using a bow.
bend the head or upper part of the body as a sign of respect, greeting, or shame.
express (thanks, agreement, or other sentiments) by bending one’s head respectfully.
bend the body in order to see or concentrate.
bend with age or under pressure.
cause to bend.
(of a movie or product) be premiered or launched.
an act of bending the head or upper body as a sign of respect or greeting.
Take a bow: (of a performer) acknowledge applause after a performance by bowing
Bow to: submit to pressure or comply with demands from someone.
the front end of a ship.
Benevolent
well meaning and kindly.
(of an organization) serving a charitable rather than a profit-making purpose.
Bookcase
a piece of furniture with shelves to put books on.
Brassy
resembling brass in color.
sounding like a brass musical instrument; harsh and loud.
tastelessly showy or loud in appearance or manner (typically used of a woman).
Bitter
having a sharp, pungent taste or smell; not sweet.
(of chocolate) dark and unsweetened.
(of people or their feelings or behavior) angry, hurt, or resentful because of one’s bad experiences or a sense of unjust treatment.
(of a conflict, argument, or opponent) full of anger and acrimony.
(often used for emphasis) painful or unpleasant to accept or contemplate.
(of wind, cold, or weather) intensely cold.
liquor that is flavored with the sharp pungent taste of plant extracts and is used as an additive in cocktails or as a medicinal substance to promote appetite or digestion.
To the bitter end: used to say that one will continue doing something until it is finished, no matter what.
Briskly
in an active, quick, or energetic way.
in an impatient or brusque way.
in a cold but pleasantly invigorating way.
Bang
a sudden loud noise.
a sharp blow causing a sudden, loud noise.
a sudden painful blow.
a fringe of hair cut straight across the forehead.
an act or instance of having sex.
the character “!”; an exclamation point.
strike or put down (something) forcefully and noisily.
come into contact with (something) suddenly and sharply, typically by accident.
(of a sports player) hit (a ball or a shot) forcefully and successfully.
make a sudden loud noise, typically repeatedly.
(with reference to a door) open or close violently and noisily.
(of a person) move around or do something noisily, especially as an indication of anger or irritation.
have sex with (someone).
cut (hair) in a fringe.
(of music) have a loud, energetic beat that is good for dancing to.
be excellent or impressive.
exactly
completely
used to express or imitate the sound of a sudden loud noise.
used to convey the suddenness of an action or event.
Bang for one’s buck: value for money
Get a bang out of: derive excitement or pleasure from
With a bang: abruptly
Batch
a quantity or consignment of goods produced at one time.
a number of things or people regarded as a group or set.
a group of records processed as a single unit, usually without input from a user.
arrange (things) in sets or groups.
Bulge
a rounded swelling or protuberance that distorts a flat surface.
(especially in a military context) a piece of land that projects outward from an otherwise regular line.
a temporary unusual increase in number or size.
swell or protrude to an unnatural or incongruous extent.
be full of and distended with.
Butt
(of a person or animal) hit (someone or something) with the head or horns.
strike (the head) against something.
a push or blow, especially one given with the head.
butt heads: engage in conflict or be in strong disagreement.
butt in: interrupt or intrude on a conversation or activity
butt out: stop interfering
Butt (2)
the person or thing at which criticism or humor, typically unkind, is directed.
an archery or shooting target or range.
a mound on or in front of which a target is set up for archery or shooting.
Butt (3)
the thicker end of something, especially a tool or a weapon.
the square end of a plank or plate meeting the end or side of another, as in the side of a ship.
the thicker or hinder end of a hide used for leather.
the stub of a cigar or a cigarette.
the buttocks or anus.
the trunk of a tree, especially the part just above the ground.
adjoin or meet end to end.
join (pieces of stone, lumber, and other building materials) with the ends or sides flat against each other.
Butt (4)
a cask, typically used for wine, ale, or water.
a liquid measure equal to 2 hogsheads (equivalent to 126 US gallons).
Bolster
a long, thick pillow that is placed under other pillows for support.
a part of a vehicle or tool providing structural support.
support or strengthen; prop up.
provide (a seat) with padded support.
a heavy chisel used for cutting bricks.
Bucko
a young man (often as a form of address).
Bore
make (a hole) in something, especially with a revolving tool.
hollow out (a tube or tunnel).
hollow out (a gun barrel).
make one’s way through (a crowd).
the hollow part inside a gun barrel or other tube.
the diameter of this; the caliber.
a gun of a specified bore.
short for borehole.
Beseech
ask (someone) urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat.
Bid
offer (a certain price) for something, especially at an auction.
(of a contractor) offer to do (work) for a stated price; tender for.
make an effort or attempt to achieve.
make a statement during the auction undertaking to make (a certain number of tricks with a stated suit as trumps) if the bid is successful and one becomes the declarer.
an offer of a price, especially at an auction.
an offer to buy the shares of a company in order to gain control of it.
an offer to do work or supply goods at a stated price; a tender.
an attempt or effort to achieve something.
an undertaking by a player in the auction to make a stated number of tricks with a stated suit as trumps
Bid (2)
utter (a greeting or farewell) to.
command or order (someone) to do something.
invite (someone) to do something.
Band
a flat, thin strip or loop of material put around something, typically to hold it together or to decorate it.
a belt connecting wheels or pulleys.
a stripe or elongated area of a different color, texture, or composition than its surroundings.
a range of frequencies or wavelengths in a spectrum (especially of radio frequencies).
surround (an object) with something in the form of a strip or ring, typically for reinforcement or decoration.
mark (something) with a stripe or stripes of a different color.
Band (2)
a group of people who have a common interest or purpose.
a small group of musicians and vocalists who play pop, jazz, or rock music.
a group of musicians who play brass, wind, or percussion instruments.
a herd or flock.
(of people or organizations) form a group for a mutual purpose.
Bore (2)
a person whose talk or behavior is dull and uninteresting.
a tedious situation or thing
make (someone) feel weary and uninterested by tedious talk or dullness.
bore someone to tears: make someone feel extremely bored
Bore (3)
a steep-fronted wave caused by the meeting of two tides or by the constriction of a tide rushing up a narrow estuary.
Bore (4)
past of bear1.
Blubber
the fat of sea mammals, especially whales and seals.
excessive human fat.
sob noisily and uncontrollably
Brook
a small stream.
tolerate or allow (something, typically dissent or opposition).
Blood-curdling
causing terror or horror.
Banal
so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring.
Breakdown
a mechanical failure
a failure of a relationship or system
a sudden collapse in someone’s mental health
the chemical or physical decomposition of something.
an explanatory analysis, especially of statistics.
a lively, energetic American country dance.
Bewildered
perplexed and confused; very puzzled.
Bewilder
cause (someone) to become perplexed and confused.
