English project 1st

        AIDS a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood                                         products    especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

African-American an American whose ancestors were born in Africa

April the month following March and preceding May

Arab a member of a Semitic people from the Middle East

Asian a native or inhabitant of Asia

august profoundly honored

CD a digitally encoded recording on an optical disk that is smaller than a phonograph                                      record; played back by a laser

CD-ROM a compact disk that is used with a computer

CEO the corporate executive responsible for the operations of the firm; reports to a                                        board of directors; may appoint other managers (including a president)

CV a summary of your academic and work history

Christian a religious person who believes Jesus is the savior

Christmas a Christian holiday celebrating the birth of Christ

DNA a long linear polymer found in the nucleus of a cell

DVD a digital recording (as of a movie) on an optical disk that can be played on a                                        computer or a television set

December the last (12th) month of the year

Easter a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ

February the month following January and preceding March

Friday the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

gm a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

HIV the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome

Hispanic an American whose first language is Spanish

I the 9th letter of the Roman alphabet

IT the branch of engineering that deals with the use of computers and                                                         telecommunications to retrieve and store and transmit information

January the first month of the year

Jew member of a community whose traditional religion is Judaism

Jewish of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion

July the month following June and preceding August

June the month following May and preceding July

Latino a native of Latin America

MP a member of the military police who polices soldiers and guards prisoners

march walk fast, with regular or measured steps

May the month following April and preceding June

Member of Parliament an elected member of the British Parliament: a member of the                                   House of Commons

Miss a form of address for an unmarried woman

Monday the second day of the week; the first working day

Mr a form of address for a man

Mrs a form of address for a married woman

Ms a form of address for a woman

Muslim a believer in or follower of Islam

New Year's Day the first day of the year

New Year's Eve the last day of the year

November the month following October and preceding December

OK an expression of agreement normally occurring at the beginning of a sentence

October the month following September and preceding November

PC a small digital computer based on a microprocessor and designed to be used by one                              person at a time

Protestant an adherent of Protestantism

Saturday the seventh and last day of the week

September the month following August and preceding October

Sunday first day of the week

T-shirt a close-fitting pullover shirt

TV broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects

Thanksgiving fourth Thursday in November in the United States

Thursday the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

Tuesday the third day of the week; the second working day

vat a large open vessel for holding or storing liquids

Wednesday the fourth day of the week; the third working day

X-ray electromagnetic radiation of short wavelength produced when high-speed                                        electrons strike a solid target

a the 1st letter of the Roman alphabet

abandon forsake; leave behind

abbreviation shortening something by omitting parts of it

ability the quality of having the means or skills to do something

able having the necessary means or skill to do something

abnormal not typical or usual or regular

aboard on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

abolish do away with

abortion termination of pregnancy

about (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

above in or to a place that is higher

abroad to or in a foreign country

abruptly quickly and without warning

absence the state of being not present

absent not being in a specified place

absolute perfect or complete or pure

absolutely totally and definitely; without question

absorb take in a liquid

abstract existing only in the mind

absurd inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense

abuse cruel or inhumane treatment

academic associated with an educational institution

academy a learned establishment for the advancement of knowledge

accelerate move faster

accelerator a pedal that controls the throttle valve

accent special importance or significance

accept receive willingly something given or offered

acceptable worthy of approval or satisfactory

acceptance the state of being satisfactory

access the right to enter

accessory a supplementary component that improves capability

accident an unfortunate mishap

accidental happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally

accidentally without intention; in an unintentional manner

accommodate have room for; hold without crowding

accommodation making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

accompany go or travel along with

accomplish achieve with effort

accord concurrence of opinion

accordance concurrence or agreement of opinion

accordingly in agreement with

account a record or narrative description of past events

accountable responsible for one's actions

accountant someone who maintains and audits financial records

accounting a system that gives quantitative information about finances

accumulate get or gather together

accuracy the quality of being near to the true value

accurate characterized by perfect conformity to fact or truth

accurately strictly correctly

accusation an assertion that someone is guilty of a fault or offence

accuse blame for; make a claim of wrongdoing or misbehavior against

ache a dull persistent (usually moderately intense) pain

achieve gain with effort

achievement the action of accomplishing something

acid any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste

acknowledge declare to be true or admit the existence or reality of

acquaintance personal knowledge or information about someone or something

acquire come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

acquisition something gained

acre a unit of area used in English-speaking countries

across to the opposite side

act behave in a certain manner

acting the performance of a part or role in a drama

action something done (usually as opposed to something said)

activate put in motion

active characterized by energetic movement

activist a militant reformer

actor a performer in theater, television, or film

actress a female actor

actual existing in act or fact

actually in fact

ad a public promotion of some product or service

adapt make fit for, or change to suit a new purpose

adaptation the process of adjusting or conforming to new conditions

add join or combine or unite with others

addict to cause to become dependent

addiction being dependent on something habit-forming

addition the arithmetic operation of summing

additional further or extra

address the place where a person or organization can be found

adequate having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

adequately in a sufficient manner

adjacent having a common boundary or edge

adjective the word class that qualifies nouns

adjust alter or regulate so as to conform to a standard

adjustment the act of making something different

administration the act of governing or exercising authority

administrative responsible for managing the affairs of a group of people

administrator someone who manages a government agency or department

admiration a feeling of delighted approval and liking

admire feel high regard for

admission the act of letting someone enter

admit declare to be true or accept the reality of

admittedly as acknowledged

adolescent a juvenile between the onset of puberty and maturity

adopt take into one's family

adoption proceeding creating a parent-child relation between persons

adult a fully developed person from maturity onward

advance move forward

advantage the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

adventure a wild and exciting undertaking

adverb a word that modifies something other than a noun

adverse in an opposing direction

advert a public promotion of some product or service

advertise make publicity for; try to sell

advertisement a public promotion of some product or service

advertising the business of drawing attention to goods and services

advice a proposal for an appropriate course of action

advise give advice to

advisory an announcement that usually warns the public of some threat

advocate a person who pleads for a person, cause, or idea

affair a vaguely specified social event

affect have an influence upon

affection a positive feeling of liking

affluent having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

afford have the financial means to do something or buy something

afraid filled with fear or apprehension

after happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

afternoon the part of the day between noon and evening

afterward happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

afterwards happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

again anew

age how long something has existed

aged having attained a specific age;

agency the state of being in action or exerting power

agenda a list of matters to be taken up, as at a meeting

agent a representative who acts on behalf of others

aggression a disposition to behave forcefully and energetically

aggressive characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight

ago gone by; or in the past

agony intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain

agree consent or assent to a condition

agreement harmony of people's opinions, actions, or characters

agricultural relating to or used in or promoting farming

agriculture the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock

ahead at or in the front

aid the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need

aide someone who acts as an assistant

aim point or cause to go towards

air a mixture of gases required for breathing

air conditioning a system that keeps air cool and dry

air force the airborne branch of a country's armed forces

aircraft a vehicle that can fly

airline a commercial business that provides scheduled flights

airplane a fixed-wing aircraft powered by propellers or jets

airport an airfield equipped with control tower and hangars as well as accommodations                                    for passengers and cargo

alarm a device signaling the occurrence of some undesirable event

alarm clock a clock that wakes a sleeper at some preset time

album a book of blank pages with pockets or envelopes

alcohol a volatile compound made by distillation

alcoholic characteristic of or containing volatile hydroxyl compounds

ale a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast

alert warn or arouse to a sense of danger

alien from another place or part of the world

alike having the same or similar characteristics

alive possessing life

all to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent

all right being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

allegation a formal accusation against somebody

allege report or maintain

alleged doubtful or suspect

allegedly according to what has been declared but not proved

alley a narrow street with walls on both sides

alliance the state of being confederated

ally a friendly nation

allocate distribute according to a plan or set apart for a purpose

allocation the act of distributing or apportioning according to a plan

allow make it possible for something to happen

allowance the act of permitting

almost slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

alone isolated from others

along in line with a length or direction

alongside side by side

aloud using the voice; not silently

alphabet a character set of letters and is used to write a language

alphabetical arranged in order according to the alphabet

already prior to a specified or implied time

also in addition

alter cause to change; make different

alteration the act of revising

alternate go back and forth

alternative one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen

altitude elevation above sea level or above the earth's surface

altogether to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent

aluminium a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite

aluminum a silvery ductile metallic element

always at all times; all the time and on every occasion

amateur someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

amaze affect with wonder

amazing inspiring awe or admiration or wonder

ambassador a diplomat of the highest rank

ambiguity unclearness by virtue of having more than one meaning

ambiguous having more than one possible meaning

ambition a strong drive for success

ambitious having a strong desire for success or achievement

ambulance a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals

amend make revisions to

amendment a statement that is added to a proposal or document

amount how much there is of something that you can quantify

ample more than enough in size or scope or capacity

amuse occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

amused pleasantly occupied

amusement an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention

amusing providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

analog something having a similarity to something else

analogue something similar or equivalent to something else

analogy drawing a comparison in order to show a similarity

analyse break down into components or essential features

analysis abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts

analyst someone who is skilled at interpreting data

analytical using or skilled in using reasoning

analyze break down into components or essential features

ancestor someone from whom you are descended

anchor a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving

ancient belonging to times long past

angel spiritual being attendant upon God

anger the state of being very annoyed

angle the space between two lines or planes that intersect

angry feeling or showing extreme displeasure or hostility

animal a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

ankle a gliding joint between the tibia and fibula

anniversary the date on which an event occurred in some previous year

announce make known

announcement a public statement containing information about an event

annoy disturb, especially by minor irritations

annoyed troubled persistently

annoying causing irritation

annual occurring every year

anonymous having no known name or identity or known source

another any of various alternatives; some other

answer a statement made to reply to a question or criticism

ant social insect living in organized colonies

antibody a protein that produces an immune response

anticipate regard something as probable or likely

anticipation the act of predicting, as by reasoning about the future

antique made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

anxiety a vague unpleasant emotion in anticipation of a misfortune

anxious causing or fraught with or showing nervousness

any one or some or every or all without specification

anyhow in any way whatsoever

anymore at the present or from now on; usually used with a negative

anyway in any way whatsoever

anywhere at or in or to any place

apart separated or at a distance in place or position or time

apartment a suite of rooms of a house divided into separate dwellings

apologize acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

apology an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

apostrophe a mark used to indicate the omission of one or more letters

appalling causing shock, dismay, or horror

apparent clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

apparently seemingly; as far as one can tell

appeal earnest or urgent request

appealing able to attract interest or draw favorable attention

appear come into sight or view

appearance outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

appendix a small sac attached to the large intestines of some animals

appetite a feeling of craving something

apple a tree widely cultivated for its firm rounded edible fruits

appliance a device or tool that is very useful for a particular job

applicable having relevance

applicant a person who requests or seeks something

application the action of putting something into operation

application form a form to use when making an application

apply employ for a particular purpose

appoint assign a duty, responsibility, or obligation to

appointment a meeting arranged in advance

appraisal the classification of something with respect to its worth

appreciate be fully aware of; realize fully

appreciation understanding of the nature or meaning of something

approach move towards

appropriate suitable for a particular person, place, or situation

approval the formal act of giving agreement or permission

approve judge to be right or commendable; think well of

approximately imprecise but fairly close to correct

apt being of striking pertinence

arbitrary based on or subject to individual discretion or preference

arc a continuous portion of a circle

arcade a structure composed of arches supported by columns

arch a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening

archaeologist an anthropologist who studies prehistoric culture

archaeology the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people

architect someone who creates plans to be used in making something

architecture the discipline dealing with the design of fine buildings

archive a depository containing historical records and documents

area the extent of a two-dimensional surface within a boundary

arena a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments

arguably as can be shown by a process of logical reasoning

argue have a disagreement about something

argument a dispute where there is strong disagreement

arise move upward

arithmetic mathematics dealing with numerical calculations

arm a human limb

armchair chair with a support on each side for arms

armed having limbs

armor protective covering made of metal and used in combat

armour protective covering made of metal and used in combat

arms weapons considered collectively

army a permanent organization of a nation's military land forces

around in the area or vicinity

arouse call forth, as an emotion, feeling, or response

arrange put into a proper or systematic order

arrangement an orderly grouping considered as a unit

array an impressive display or assortment

arrest take into custody

arrival the act of coming to a certain place

arrive reach a destination

arrogance overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner

arrogant having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance

arrow projectile with a thin shaft intended to be shot from a bow

art the creation of beautiful or significant things

artefact a man-made object taken as a whole

article one of a class of artifacts

artifact a man-made object

artificial contrived by art rather than nature

artist person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

artistic relating to the products of human creativity

as to the same degree (often followed by `as')

ascend travel up

ascent a movement upward

ascertain learn or discover with confidence

ash the residue that remains when something is burned

ashamed feeling guilt or embarrassment or remorse

ashore towards or to the edge of a body of water

aside on or to one side

ask make a request or demand for something to somebody

asleep in a state of sleep

aspect a characteristic to be considered

aspiration a cherished desire

aspire have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

aspirin a medication used to treat pain, fever, and inflammation

assassination murder of a public figure by surprise attack

assault attack someone physically or emotionally

assemble create by putting components or members together

assembly a group of persons gathered together for a common purpose

assert declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true

assertion a declaration that is made emphatically

assess estimate the nature, quality, ability or significance of

assessment the act of judging a person or situation or event

asset a useful or valuable quality

assign select something or someone for a specific purpose

assignment an undertaking that you have been told to perform

assist give help; be of service

assistance the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need

assistant a person who contributes to the furtherance of an effort

associate bring or come into action

association a formal organization of people or groups of people

assume take to be the case or to be true

assuming excessively forward or presumptuous

assumption the act of taking something for granted

assurance a binding commitment to do or give or refrain from something

assure inform positively and with certainty and confidence

asthma respiratory disorder characterized by wheezing

astonish affect with wonder

astonished filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise

astonishing so surprisingly impressive as to stun or overwhelm

astonishment the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

astound affect with wonder

astronaut a person trained to travel in a spacecraft

astronomy the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies

asylum a shelter from danger or hardship

at 100 at equal 1 kip in Laos

athlete a person trained to compete in sports

athletic relating to sports

atmosphere the envelope of gases surrounding any celestial body

atmospheric relating to or located in the mass of air surrounding Earth

atom the smallest component of an element

atomic relating to the smallest component of an element

attach be in contact with

attachment the act of affixing something

attack an offensive against an enemy

attain gain with effort

attempt make an effort

attend be present

attendance the act of being present at a meeting or event

attendant a person who is present and participates in a meeting

attention the act of concentrating on something

attitude a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings

attorney a professional person authorized to practice law

attract exert a force on

attraction the quality of arousing interest

attractive pleasing to the eye or mind as through beauty or charm

attribute a quality belonging to or characteristic of an entity

auction the public sale of something to the highest bidder

audience a gathering of spectators or listeners at a performance

audit examine carefully for accuracy

audition perform in order to get a role

auditor a qualified accountant who inspects accounting records

aunt the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

authentic not counterfeit or copied

author a person who writes professionally

authority the power or right to give orders or make decisions

authorize grant permission or clearance for

auto a motor vehicle with four wheels

automatic operating with minimal human intervention

automatically in a mechanical manner; by a mechanism

automobile a motor vehicle with four wheels

autonomy political independence

autumn the season when the leaves fall from the trees

auxiliary furnishing added support

availability the quality of being at hand when needed

available obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service

avenue a wide street or thoroughfare

average an intermediate scale value regarded as normal or usual

avoid stay away from

await look forward to the probable occurrence of

awake not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

award give, especially as an honor

aware having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization

awareness state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness

away at a distance in space or time

awe an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

awful exceptionally bad or displeasing

awfully in a terrible manner

awkward lacking grace or skill in manner or movement or performance

ax a tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

axe an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle

baby a very young mammal

babysitter a person engaged to care for children when parents are away

back the posterior part of a human (or animal) body

back door an entrance at the rear of a building

backbone the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal                                    cord

backdrop scenery hung at the rear of a stage

background the part of a scene behind objects in the front

backing the act of providing approval and support

backup the act of providing approval and support

backward at or to or toward the back or rear

backwards in a manner or order or direction the reverse of normal

backyard the grounds in back of a house

bacon back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked

bacteria single-celled organisms that can cause disease

bad having undesirable or negative qualities

bad-tempered annoyed and irritable

badge an emblem that signifies your status

badly to a severe or serious degree

bag a flexible container with a single opening

baggage cases used to carry belongings when traveling

bail money forfeited if the accused fails to appear in court

bake cook and make edible by putting in a hot oven

baker someone who prepares bread or cake

balance harmonious arrangement or relation of parts within a whole

balanced being in a state of proper equilibrium

balcony a platform projecting from the wall of a building

bald lacking hair on all or most of the scalp

ball an object with a spherical shape

ballet a theatrical performance of a story by trained dancers

balloon small thin inflatable rubber bag with narrow neck

ballot a document listing the alternatives that is used in voting

ban prohibit especially by law or social pressure

banana a treelike herb bearing hanging clusters of elongated fruits

band an unofficial association of people or groups

bandage a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injury

bang the swift release of a store of affective force

banish expel, as if by official decree

bank financial institution that accepts deposits and lends money

bank account a fund that a customer has entrusted to a bank and from which the customer                                   can make withdrawals

bank holiday any of several weekdays when banks are closed

bankrupt financially ruined

bankruptcy a legal process for a corporation declared to be insolvent

bar a rigid piece of metal or wood

barbecue a cookout in which food is cooked over an open fire

barbed wire strong wire with barbs at regular intervals used to prevent passage

bare lacking its natural or customary covering

barely in a sparse or scanty way

bargain an agreement between parties fixing obligations of each

bark the sound made by a dog

barn an outlying farm building for grain and farm animals

barrel a bulging cylindrical shape; hollow with flat ends

barrier a structure or object that impedes free movement

barrister a British lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law

base lowest support of a structure

baseball a ball game between two teams of nine players

basement the lowermost portion of a structure below ground level

basic reduced to the simplest and most significant form possible

basin a bowl-shaped vessel used for holding food or liquids

basis the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun

basket a container that is usually woven and has handles

basketball a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players

bass the lowest part of the musical range

bat a club used for hitting a ball in various games

batch a collection of things or persons to be handled together

bath a large open container filled with water to wash the body

bathe clean one's body by immersion into water

bathroom a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a                                                  washbasin and toilet

batter strike violently and repeatedly

battery a collection of related things intended for use together

battle a hostile meeting of opposing military forces

bay an indentation of a shoreline smaller than a gulf

be have a specified quality or characteristic

beach an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

beak horny projecting mouth of a bird

beam a long thick piece of material used in construction

bean a leguminous plant grown for its edible seeds and pods

bear be pregnant with

beard the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face

bearing characteristic way of holding one's body

beast a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

beat hit repeatedly

beating the act of overcoming or outdoing

beautiful pleasing to the senses

beautifully in a beautiful manner

beauty the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

become come into existence

bed a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

bedroom a room used primarily for sleeping

bee a hairy-bodied insect including social and solitary species

beef meat from an adult domestic bovine

beer an alcoholic beverage made by fermenting a cereal with hops

before at or in the front

beforehand ahead of time; in anticipation

beg make a solicitation or entreaty for something

begin set in motion, cause to start

beginner someone new to a field or activity

beginning the act of starting something

behalf as the agent of or on someone's part

behave act in a certain manner

behavior the way a person acts toward other people

behavioral of or relating to behavior

behaviour the way a person behaves toward other people

behavioural of or relating to behavior

behind in or to or toward the rear

being the state or fact of existing

belief any cognitive content held as true

believe accept as true; take to be true

bell a hollow metal device that makes a ringing sound when struck

belly the region of the body between the thorax and the pelvis

belong be owned by; be in the possession of

belongings something owned

below in or to a place that is lower

belt a band to tie or buckle around the body

bench a long seat for more than one person

bend form a curve

beneath in or to a place that is lower

beneficial promoting or enhancing well-being

beneficiary the recipient of funds or other advantages

benefit something that aids or promotes well-being

berry a small fruit having any of various structures, e.g., simple (grape or blueberry) or                                aggregate (blackberry or raspberry)

besides in addition

best having the most positive qualities

bet stake on the outcome of an issue

betray deliver to an enemy by treachery

better superior to another in excellence or quality or desirability

between in the interval

beware be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to

beyond farther along in space or time or degree

bias a partiality preventing objective consideration of an issue

bible a book regarded as authoritative in its field

bicycle a vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

bid propose a payment

big above average in size or number or quantity

bike a two-wheeled vehicle that is moved by foot pedals

bile a digestive juice secreted by the liver

bill an itemized statement of money owed for goods or services

billion one thousand million items or units in the United States

bin a container; usually has a lid

bind secure with or as if with ropes

binoculars an optical instrument for simultaneous use by both eyes

biography an account of the series of events making up a person's life

biological pertaining to life and living things

biologist a scientist who studies living organisms

biology the science that studies living organisms

bird warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate with feathers and wings

birth the time when something begins (especially life)

birthday the date on which a person was born

biscuit small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda

bishop a senior member of the Christian clergy

bit a small piece or quantity of something

bite to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws

bitter causing a sharp and acrid taste experience

bitterly extremely and sharply

bizarre conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

black being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness

blackboard sheet of slate; for writing with chalk

blackmail extortion of money by threats to divulge harmful information

blade the flat part of a tool or weapon that has a cutting edge

blame an accusation that one is responsible for some misdeed

blank (of a surface) not written or printed on

blanket bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

blast a sudden very loud noise

blaze a strong flame that burns brightly

bleak unpleasantly cold and damp

bleed lose blood from one's body

bless make the sign of the cross to call on God for protection

blessing a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection

blind unable to see

blink a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

block obstruct

bloke a boy or man

blond being or having light colored skin and hair

blonde being or having light hair

blood the fluid that is pumped through the body by the heart

blouse a top worn by women

blow be in motion due to some air or water current

blue of the color intermediate between green and violet

blue-collar of those who work for wages especially manual or industrial laborers

blues a state of depression

blur confuse or make unclear

blush become rosy or reddish

board a stout length of sawn timber

boast talk about oneself with excessive pride or self-regard

boat a small vessel for travel on water

body an individual 3-dimensional object that has mass

bodyguard someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

boil change from a liquid to vapor

bold fearless and daring

bolt a screw that screws into a nut to form a fastener

bomb an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

bomber a military aircraft that drops bombs during flight

bombing an attack by dropping bombs

bond a connection that fastens things together

bone rigid tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

bonfire a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration

bonnet a hat tied under the chin

bonus an additional payment (or other remuneration) to employees as a means of                                            increasing output

book an object consisting of a number of pages bound together

bookcase a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books

booking the act of reserving or engaging the services of

booklet a small book usually having a paper cover

bookshelf a shelf on which to keep books

bookshop a shop where books are sold

bookstore a shop where books are sold

boom a deep prolonged loud noise

boost increase

boot footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

booth a small shop at a fair; for selling goods or entertainment

border the boundary of a surface

bore make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

bored uninterested because of frequent exposure or indulgence

boredom the feeling of being tired of something tedious

boring so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

born brought into existence

borough an English town

borrow get temporarily

boss a person who exercises control and makes decisions

both (used with count nouns) two considered together; the two

bother disturb, especially by minor irritations

bottle a vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids

bottom the lower side of anything

bounce spring back; spring away from an impact

bound confined by bonds

boundary the line indicating the limit or extent of something

bow something curved in shape

bowl a round vessel that is open at the top

bowler a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim

bowling a game in which a large ball is rolled at a group of objects

box a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

boxer someone who fights with his fists for sport

boy a youthful male person

boyfriend a man who is the lover of a girl or young woman

bra an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts

bracket a punctuation mark used to enclose textual material

brain the center of the nervous system

brake a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle

branch a division of a stem arising from the main stem of a plant

brand a name given to a product or service

brand name a name given to a product or service

brand-new conspicuously new

brandy distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice

brass an alloy of copper and zinc

brave possessing or displaying courage

breach an opening, especially a gap in a dike or fortification

bread food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking                                   powder and then baked

break destroy the integrity of

breakdown the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue

breakfast the first meal of the day (usually in the morning)

breakthrough the act of making an important discovery

breast either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman

breath the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

breathe draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

breathing the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation

breathtaking tending to cause suspension of regular breathing

breed cause to procreate (animals)

breeze a slight and usually refreshing wind

bribe payment made to corrupt a person in a position of trust

brick rectangular block of clay baked by the sun or in a kiln

bride a woman participant in her own marriage ceremony

bridge structure allowing passage across a river or other obstacle

brief of short duration or distance

briefcase a case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books

bright emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

brilliant full of light; shining intensely

bring take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

brink the edge of a steep place

broad having great extent from one side to the other

broadcast disseminate over the airwaves, as in radio or television

broaden make wider

brochure a small book usually having a paper cover

broken physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

broker a businessman who buys or sells for another

bronze an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements

broom a cleaning implement for sweeping

brother a male with the same parents as someone else

brow the part of the face above the eyes

brown of a color similar to that of wood or earth

browse feed as in a meadow or pasture

bruise a small injury that results in discoloration

brush an implement that has hairs or bristles set into a handle

brutal resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility

bubble a hollow globule of gas (e.g., air or carbon dioxide)

buck mature male of certain mammals, especially deer or antelope

bucket a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top

bud a partially opened flower

buddy a close friend who accompanies his mates in their activities

budget a summary of intended expenditures

buffer protect from impact

bug general term for any insect or similar creeping or crawling invertebrate

build make by combining materials and parts

builder someone who contracts for and supervises construction

building the act of constructing something

bulb anything with a round shape resembling a teardrop

bulk the property possessed by a large mass

bull uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle

bullet a projectile that is fired from a gun

bulletin a brief report or public statement

bully discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner

bump an impact (as from a collision)

bun small rounded bread either plain or sweet

bunch a grouping of a number of similar things

bundle a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

bungalow a small house with a single story

burden weight to be carried or borne

bureau an administrative unit of government

bureaucracy a government administered primarily by nonelective officials

bureaucrat a nonelective government official

bureaucratic of or relating to unnecessary procedures and red tape

burger a hamburger

burglar a thief who enters a building with intent to steal

burglary entering a building unlawfully intending to commit a felony

burial the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

burn destroy by fire

burst come open suddenly and violently

bury place in a grave or tomb

bus a vehicle carrying many passengers

bush a woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

bushel a United States dry measure equal to 4 pecks or 2152.42 cubic inches

business the principal activity in one's life to earn money

businessman a person engaged in commercial or industrial business

businesswoman a female businessperson

bust a sculpture of the head and shoulders of a person

busy actively or fully engaged or occupied

but and nothing more

butcher a person who slaughters or dresses meat for market

butter a solid yellow food made from cream

butterfly insect typically having a slender body and colorful wings

button a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats

buy obtain by purchase

buyer a person who buys

by so as to pass a given point

bye a farewell remark

bypass avoid something