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Wordabulary

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

broom Noun A1

A brush with a long handle used for sweeping floors.

brother Noun A1

A boy or man who has the same parents as another person.

brown Adjective A1

Having the color of coffee, wood, or soil.

brownfield site Noun B2

An area of land previously used for industrial or commercial purposes that is now vacant or underused.

brownian motion Noun B2

The random, jittery movement of small particles suspended in a liquid or gas, caused by collisions with surrounding molecules.

browse Verb A1

To look through something casually, without a specific purpose, whether in a shop or online.

bruise Noun A1

A dark mark on the skin caused by a knock or fall that damages the tissue underneath.

brush Noun A1

A tool with bristles used for cleaning, painting, or styling hair.

brusque Adjective B1

Speaking or behaving in a short, blunt way that can seem rude, even if not intended that way.

brutal Adjective B1

Extremely violent, harsh, or cruel.

bubble Noun A1

A thin, round ball of liquid filled with air or gas.

bucket Noun A1

A round, open container with a handle, used for carrying liquids or other things.

bud Noun A1

A small swelling on a plant that develops into a leaf, flower, or shoot.

budget Noun A2

A plan for how much money will be spent and on what.

budgetary Adjective B1

Relating to a budget or the planning of income and spending.

budgie Noun A1

A small, colorful parakeet often kept as a pet bird.

buffalo Noun A1

A large, heavy wild animal related to cattle, with curved horns.

buffer zone Noun B1

An area of land that separates two other areas, often to prevent conflict or reduce impact between them.

bug Noun A1

A small insect, or an error in a computer program.

build Verb A1

To make something by joining parts or materials together.

builder Noun A1

A person whose job is to construct buildings.

building Noun A1

A structure with walls and a roof, such as a house, office, or school.

bulb Noun A1

A glass device that produces light when electricity passes through it, or the round underground part of certain plants.

bulletin Noun A2

A short official statement or news report, often published regularly.

bulletin board Noun A1

A board fixed to a wall where notices, announcements, or messages are posted.

bulwark Noun B1

Something that acts as a strong defense or protection against harm.

bumpy Adjective A1

Having an uneven surface with lots of small raised or rough parts.

bunch Noun A1

A group of things of the same kind, growing or fastened together.

bunk bed Noun A1

A bed frame with one bed built directly above another, often used to save space in a small bedroom.

buoyancy Noun B1

The ability of an object to float in a liquid or rise in a gas.

buoyancy force Noun B1

The upward force that a fluid exerts on an object placed in it, allowing things to float.

buoyant Adjective B1

Able to float, or, when describing mood or an economy, cheerful and full of confidence.

burden Noun A2

A heavy responsibility, worry, or load that is difficult to carry or deal with.

burden of proof Noun B2

The obligation to prove a claim, which normally falls on the person making an accusation rather than the person denying it.

bureau Noun A2

A government department or office, or a piece of furniture with drawers used for storage.

bureaucracy Noun B1

A system of government or organisation with many official rules, procedures, and layers of administration, often seen as slow and complicated.

bureaucrat Noun B1

An official who works in a government department, often associated with following strict rules and procedures.

bureaucratic Adjective B2

Involving a lot of official rules, forms, and procedures, often in a way that feels slow or overly complicated.

burgeoning Adjective B1

Growing or developing quickly, especially in size, number, or activity.

burger Noun A1

A round, flat patty of meat or another filling, usually served inside a bread bun.

burn Verb A2

To be on fire, or to damage something with fire or heat.

burrow Noun A1

A hole or tunnel dug in the ground by a small animal to live in.

bus Noun A1

A large vehicle that carries many passengers along a fixed route.

bus stop Noun A1

A marked place where a bus regularly stops to pick up and drop off passengers.

bush Noun A1

A low, thick plant with many woody branches, smaller than a tree.

business Noun B1

A person's work, or an organization that buys and sells goods or services.

bustle Noun A2

Busy, noisy activity, especially of a lot of people moving around.

busy Adjective A1

Having a lot to do, with little free time.