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8,130 words, searchable by word, definition, part of speech, and CEFR level.

battalion Noun B1

A large group of soldiers, typically made up of several smaller companies.

battery Noun B1

A device that stores chemical energy and releases it as electricity.

battle Noun A2

A fight between armed forces, or a difficult struggle.

battlefield Noun A1

The area of land where a battle is fought, or, figuratively, any place of intense conflict.

battleground Noun A2

A place where a battle is fought, or an issue that causes intense argument.

bauxite Noun B1

A reddish-brown rock that is the main source of aluminum.

be Verb A1

To exist, or to have a certain state or quality.

beach Noun A1

A stretch of sand or pebbles along the edge of the sea or a lake.

beach ball Noun A1

A large, light, inflatable ball used for playing on the beach or in water.

beacon Noun B1

A light or signal used to guide or warn people, or something that serves as a symbol of hope or guidance.

bead Noun A1

A small, often round piece of material with a hole through it, used for stringing into jewelry.

beak Noun A1

The hard, pointed part of a bird's mouth.

bean Noun A1

A type of seed, often kidney-shaped, eaten as a vegetable and grown in pods.

bear Noun A1

A large, heavy animal with thick fur that lives in forests and mountains.

beard Noun A1

The hair that grows on a man's chin and cheeks.

bearing Noun B1

A direction measured clockwise from north, given as an angle between 0 and 360 degrees.

beat Verb A1

To hit repeatedly, or to defeat someone in a game or contest.

beautiful Adjective A1

Very pleasing to look at or experience.

beaver Noun A1

A large animal with a flat tail and strong teeth that builds dams across rivers with sticks and mud.

because Conjunction A1

Used to give the reason for something.

beckon Verb A2

To signal to someone, usually with a hand movement, to come closer.

become Verb A1

To start to be something, or to change into something.

bed Noun A1

A piece of furniture that people sleep on.

bedrock Noun B1

The solid rock beneath the loose soil on the earth's surface, or the basic foundation of something.

bedroom Noun A1

A room used mainly for sleeping.

bee Noun A1

A small flying insect that makes honey and can sting.

beehive Noun A1

A structure, natural or built, where bees live and produce honey.

been Verb A1

The past participle of "be".

beetle Noun A1

An insect with a hard, shell-like pair of outer wings covering its body.

beetroot Noun A1

A dark red root vegetable, often boiled or pickled.

before Preposition A1

Earlier than something in time or order.

begin Verb A1

To start doing something, or for something to start happening.

behave Verb A1

To act in a particular way, especially in a way that follows or breaks accepted rules.

behavior Noun A2

The way a person or animal acts, especially toward others.

behaviour Noun A2

The way a person or animal acts, especially toward others.

behaviourism Noun B2

A psychological approach that focuses on observable behavior rather than internal thoughts or feelings.

behemoth Noun B1

Something enormous in size or power.

behind Preposition A1

At the back of something, or following after it.

beige Adjective A1

A pale, sandy brown color.

belief Noun A2

A feeling that something is true or real, even without proof.

believe Verb A1

To accept that something is true, or to trust someone.

bell Noun A1

A hollow metal object that makes a ringing sound when struck or shaken.

belligerence Noun B1

An aggressive or hostile attitude, showing readiness to fight or argue.

belligerent Adjective B1

Aggressively hostile, showing a readiness to argue or fight.

belly Noun A1

The front part of the body between the chest and the hips, the stomach.

belong Verb A1

To be owned by someone, or to be a proper part of a group or place.

below Preposition A1

In a lower position than something else.

belt Noun A1

A strip of leather or cloth worn around the waist to hold up clothing.