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balance (noun) stability produced when weight is evenly distributed ισορροπία
Example
The dancer kept her balance while standing on her toes.
ban (verb) to forbid or have an official rule against; prohibit, απαγορεύω
Example
The law bans drink driving.
Synonym
forbid, prohibit
Antonym
permit
bar chart (noun) a graph that shows rectangles with lengths that correspond to numbers as a visual way of comparing the numbers, πίνακας με στήλες
Example
This bar chart shows which computer games are the most popular with teenagers.
barrel (noun) a large round container with a flat top and bottom that is used to keep liquids, βαρέλι
Example
They store wine in barrels.
bauble (noun) a showy ornament of little value, στολίδι (μικρής αξίας)
Example
The children loved the glittery baubles that their grandmother brought out at Christmas time.
bean (noun) the seed of certain plants that is eaten as a vegetable, κόκκος/φασόλι
Example
Bean soup is my favourite dish.
beefeater (noun) a guard at the Tower of London, or a yeoman in the English royal guard, φρουρός στον Πύργο του Λονδίνου
Example
The Beefeaters wear colourful uniforms, similar to those worn in the Elizabethan period.
behaviour (noun) the typical actions of a person, animal, thing, or group, συμπεριφορά
Example
Crying a lot is normal behaviour for babies.
Synonym
conduct
Word Family
behavioural
behind the times (phrase) old-fashioned, παλιομοδίτικος
Example
Sarah is a bit behind the times. Her clothes are quite old-fashioned.
behold (verb) to see or observe, βλέπω
Example
" Behold" is not a high frequency word in English.
Synonym
observe, see
Word Family
beholder 
bench (noun) a long seat, often made of wood and without a back, παγκάκι
Example
Let's sit on this bench and look at the lake.
binomial phrase (phrase) A pair of words linked by a conjunction (usually and) or a preposition, σύνθετη λέξη/φράση
Example
"Loud and clear" is a binomial phrase.
Word Family
binomially 
bless (verb) to give something good to someone, ευλογώ
Example
She is blessed with musical talent.
Word Family
blessed, blessing
boil (verb) to heat a liquid until it starts to turn into a gas, βράζω
Example
You should boil the water before you pour it over the tea leaves.
bonfire (noun) a large fire built outside for celebration or warmth, μεγάλη φωτιά υπάιθρου
Example
Last summer, bonfires destroyed most of the forests on this island.
bonnet (noun) a type of hat that covers the ears and is tied under the chin, worn by babies or, especially in the past, by women, σκουφάκι
Example
She wears a bonnet on special occasions.
book (verb) to arrange for something ahead of time so that it is saved for you, κάνω κράτηση
Example
I booked a table at your favourite restaurant.
Synonym
reserve
bound (adjective) held by ties, or feeling as if tied, δεμένος
Example
Because of the snowstorm, we were bound to the house.
Synonym
confined, tied
brake (noun) a device used to slow or stop the motion of a vehicle or machine, φρένο
Example
You should have the brakes on your car inspected every year.
bravery (noun) the quality of not feeling fear, courage, ανδρεία
Example
Firefighters often show great bravery.
Synonym
courage, daring
breeze (noun) a light or gentle wind, αύρα
Example
A breeze feels nice on a hot summer day.
Word Family
breezy, breezeless
brick (noun) a very hard block of clay, τούβλο
Example
People use bricks to make walls.
broom (noun) a long handle with a brush on one end used for sweeping, σκούπα
Example
People use brooms for sweeping dirt away from floors.
browse (verb) to examine things in a slow and casual way, ψάχνω σε σύνολο πληροφοριών
Example
I'm just browsing, not shopping.
Synonym
do,window, shopping
Word Family
browser 
bubble (noun) a ball of air or other gas inside another substance, φυσαλίδα
Example
Bubbles form in water when it boils.
Word Family
bubbly
bulimia (noun) abnormal hunger and continuous eating, βουλιμία
Example
She is suffering from bulimia; she never lets anyone see her when she's eating.
Word Family
bulimic 
bumper (noun) the heavy bar on the front and back of a vehicle, προφυλακτήρας
Example
A bumper protects a vehicle from damage.
bustle (noun) energetic activity, φασαρία
Example
Many people would rather avoid the bustle of a big sale.
Synonym
hustle, rush
Antonym
quiet, stillness
Word Family
bustling