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B.C. (abb) Unit 2 Lesson 4	an abbreviation for "Before Christ" Example If something happened in 300 B.C., it happened 300 years before the birth of Christ.
backstage (adv) Workbook Unit 5 Lesson 15	the areas of a theatre stage that are not visible to the audience (e.g. the dressing rooms) Example We went backstage to give the actress some flowers. Synonym onstage
badminton (n) Workbook Unit 3 Lesson 9	a sport in which players use rackets to hit a small rubber object back and forth across a high net Example I prefer badminton to tennis because it is easier for me.
baggage reclaim (n) Workbook Unit 2 Lesson 7	place at an airport where you collect your cases and bags after a flight Example You have to collect your bags from the baggage reclaim.
bagpipe (n) Workbook Unit 5 Lesson 14	a type of musical instrument from which you produce sound by blowing air into a leather bag and forcing it out through pipes Example Bagpipes are often played in Scotland and Ireland
bake (v) Workbook Unit 6 Lesson 16	to cook using dry heat Example I baked a birthday cake. Word Family baker, bakery
bald (adj) Workbook Unit 1 Lesson 1	having little or no hair on the head Example When he took off his hat, I noticed he was bald. Antonym hairy, bushy Word Family baldness
ban (v) Unit 6 Lesson 16	to forbid or have an official rule against; prohibit Example The law bans drunk driving. Synonym bar, forbid, prohibit Antonym license, permit
band (n) Workbook Unit 6 Lesson 16	a thin strip of material that holds several objects together Example She put a rubber band around the pencils.
bandage (n) Unit 2 Lesson 6	a piece of cloth used to protect or cover a wound or other injury Example I put a bandage on the cut.
bang (n) Workbook Unit 7 Lesson 20	a sudden, loud, explosive sound Example The balloon burst with a bang. Synonym explosion
bang (v) Unit 7 self-evaluation	to shut loudly; slam. Example He banged the door when he left. Synonym clap, slam
bank (n) Workbook Unit 2 Lesson 7	the land along the side of a river Example These flowers generally grow on river banks and near streams. Synonym shore
banner (n) Unit 6 Lesson 18	a small flag with designs or writing on it that represents a team, club, or other group Example My brother carried the Boy Scouts' banner in the parade.
baptism (n) Workbook Unit 5 Lesson 13	a Christian ceremony in which someone who wishes to join the church is sprinkled with water or dipped in water Example All the family attended the baptism .
bar graph (n) Unit 6 Lesson 16	a graph that uses bars of different lengths to show information Example Bar graphs are a good way to show relative sizes. Synonym Bar chart
barely (adv) Unit 8 Lesson 22	only just; hardly Example I could barely see the road in the fog. Synonym hardly, just, little, scarcely
bargain (v) Unit 3 Lesson 7	to discuss the terms of a sale, purchase, or exchange Example My husband bargained for a lower price on the furniture we wanted Synonym negotiate
barren (adj) Unit 1 Lesson 1	not able to produce or support growth Example No crops grow in the barren desert. Synonym infertile Antonym fertile
bat (n) Workbook Unit 3 Lesson 9	a piece of wood used to hit the ball in some sports Example You have to hit the ball with the baseball bat.
battle (n) Unit 1 Lesson 3	a fight between two opposing sides Example Many soldiers died in the battle. Synonym conflict, fight
battlefield (n) Unit 8 Lesson 22	the area in which a battle takes place Example Many soldiers were killed in the battlefield. Synonym front
bawl (v) Unit 7 Lesson 20	to cry loudly or strongly; wail Example He bawled about losing his toy. Synonym cry, sob, wail Word Family bawler
bazaar (n) Workbook Unit 4 Lesson 11	a sale where goods are sold to raise money for a school, church, etc Example A Christmas bazaar is organised each year for charity.
BBC (abb) Unit 2 Lesson 4	abbreviation of "British Broadcasting Corporation" Example According to BBC, the economy of UK continues to grow.
BBQ (n) Unit 8 Lesson 22	abbreviation of "barbeque," a metal frame on which meat, fish or vegetables are cooked outside over a fire Example We are going to have a barbeque with grilled sausages and pork chops.
be involved (v) Unit 7 Lesson 21	to be included in something, or to take part in or feel part of it Example I am involved in a new project.
be on the lookout (expr) Unit 7 Lesson 21	to search for something or someone Example I am on the look out for a new job.
bean (n) Unit 6 Lesson 16	the seed or seed pod of certain plants which are eaten as a vegetable Example Bean soup is really nice, especially during winter time.
bear (v) Workbook Unit 2 Lesson 5	to accept, tolerate or endure especially something unpleasant Example I can't bear to see you cry.
beast (n) Unit 7 Lesson 20	any animal other than a human, especially a mammal with four legs Example The beasts of the far North have thick fur. Synonym animal, brute Word Family beastly
beautician (n) Workbook Unit 2 Lesson 6	a trained person whose job it is to improve the appearance of a customer's face, body and hair, using creams, make-up and other types of treatment Example Maria's mother is a beautician.
before (prep) Unit 3 Lesson 8	in a position in front of someone or something Example The students performed the play before their families.
behavioural (adj) Unit 6 Lesson 16	of or concerning the behaviour of a person, animal, or other organism Example I studied behavioural psychology at the university.
belief (n) Workbook Unit 1 Lesson 2	an idea thought of as true; something people believe Example Many people hold the belief that there is life after death.
belonging (n) Unit 2 self-evaluation	(plural) things that are owned by a person; possessions Example Nell packed all of her belongings and moved out of the apartment. Synonym goods, possessions, property, things
bench (n) Unit 7 Lesson 20	a long seat for two or more people Example There many benches in the park.
bend (v) Workbook Unit 1 Lesson 2	to lean your upper body from the waist Example I bent over to pick up the napkin from the floor. Synonym bow, lean
beneath (prep) Unit 2 Introduction	under; lower than; below Example His name is beneath my name on the list. Antonym above
benefit (n) Unit 4 Lesson 11	anything that does someone good or gives an advantage Example It is to your benefit to get a college education. Synonym advantage, gain, profit Antonym disadvantage, drawback, harm Word Family beneficial
besides (adv) Workbook Unit 8 Lesson 24	moreover Example We won't have time to go swimming; besides, it's too cold.
bet (v) Unit 4 Lesson 9	to risk money on the result of a game, competition, etc or something that you say to show that you believe that something is true or will happen Example I bet you it will snow tomorrow. Synonym gamble Word Family bet,
beware (v) Unit 2 Lesson 5	to be careful or wary Example Beware of the dog! Synonym look out, watch out, mind Antonym disregard, ignore, neglect
bill (n) Unit 6 Lesson 18	a written list showing the cost of items bought or services provided Example The carpenter sent a bill for fixing the stairs. Synonym check
birthplace (n) Workbook Unit 5 Lesson 13	the place of birth or origin of a person, idea, or movement Example Greece is the birthplace of democracy.
bite (n) Workbook Unit 7 Lesson 19	the act of biting; a wound or injury from being bitten Example This mosquito bite stings. Synonym nip
bite (v) Workbook Unit 7 Lesson 19	to cut or pierce with the teeth; to grip with the teeth or with something like teeth Example The dog bit the postman!
bleed (v) Workbook Unit 7 Lesson 19	to lose blood Example Matt's finger is bleeding from a paper cut. Word Family bleeding
bless (v) Workbook Unit 7 Lesson 20	to make holy by religious ritual Example The priest blessed their marriage. Word Family blessing
bless you (expr) Workbook Unit 7 Lesson 20	something you say to a person who has just sneezed Example When I sneeze, my mother always says “ bless you”.
blind (adj) Workbook Unit 7 Lesson 20	not able to see; having no sight Example A guide dog led the blind man across the street. Synonym sightless Word Family blindness
blindfold (n) Unit 7 Lesson 20	a cloth tied over the eyes to prevent seeing Example A blindfold was put over his eyes when he was taken prisoner.
blini (n) Unit 8 Lesson 23	small pancake Example In Russia blini is typically served with sour cream and caviar or smoked salmon.
blizzard (n) Workbook Unit 8 Lesson 23	a heavy snowstorm that lasts for a long time Example Blizzards can paralyze regions for days at a time, particularly where snowfall is unusual or rare.
bloodshed (n) Unit 8 Lesson 22	the spilling of blood through injury or violence Example Wars result in much bloodshed. Synonym violence, warfare
bloom (v) Workbook Unit 6 Lesson 18	to produce flowers Example The tulips bloom after the daffodils. Synonym blossom, flower Antonym wither
boar (n) Unit 8 Lesson 22	a wild pig that lives in Europe, Asia, and Africa Example Boars that have escaped from farms are now common in the southeastern mountains of the United States.
board (n) Workbook Unit 3 Lesson 9	a thin flat piece of cut wood or other hard material used for a particular purpose Example Cut the vegetables on a chopping board.
board game (n) Workbook Unit 1 Lesson 2	any game, such as chess or backgammon, in which pieces are moved on a specially marked board Example My favourite board game is Monopoly.
boarding card (or boarding pass) (n) Workbook Unit 2 Lesson 7	an official card that you have to show before you get onto a plane Example They had to show their boarding cards before they entered the airport's restricted area.
boarding school (n) Workbook Unit 4 Lesson 10	a school at which students live as well as take classes Example Some children hate boarding schools as they are away from their families.
body language (n) Unit 1 Lesson 2	non-verbal communication, which consists of body posture, gestures, facial expressions, and eye movement Example Noticing the signals that people send out with their body language is a very useful social skill.
boiled (adj) Unit 6 Lesson 16	cooked in water that is boiling Example I like boiled eggs for breakfast.
bold (adj) Unit 7 Lesson 20	not shy, especially in a way that shows no respect; not polite; rude Example His bold manner cost him his job. Word Family boldly, boldness
bombard (v) Unit 5 Lesson 13	to attack with bombs Example The air force bombarded the city for weeks. Synonym attack, assail Word Family bombardment
bond (n) Unit 7 Lesson 20	a feeling or shared interest that brings people together Example Friendship is a special bond. Synonym connection, link, tie
bone (n) Unit 7 Lesson 19	the hard tissue that forms the skeleton of a person or animal Example Old people usually have aches in their bones.
bookmark (n) Unit 6 Lesson 18	a strip of leather, ribbon, or paper placed between pages to mark a place in a book Example I always use a bookmark to keep my place in a book because it helps me return to it with ease.
boomerang (n) Workbook Unit 8 Lesson 23	a curved wooden stick that can be thrown so that it will return to the thrower Example Boomerangs are used as hunting weapons by Australian aborigines.
boost (v) Workbook Unit 6 Lesson 16	to make greater or higher; increase Example I tried to boost her ego by praising her cooking. Synonym increase, lift, raise
border (n) Unit 1 Lesson 2	the outer part Example There is a fence along the border of our yard. Synonym boundary
boring (adj) Workbook Unit 2 Lesson 4	dull; having no interesting features Example The movie was so boring that we fell asleep. Synonym dull, tiring Antonym interesting, exciting
borscht (n) Unit 8 Lesson 23	a hot or cold beet soup, often served with sour cream Example Do you know the recipe for borscht?
boundary (n) Unit 8 Introduction	something that marks the edge or limit Example The fence is the boundary of our neighbor's property. Synonym border, edge, limit
bow (v) Workbook Unit 8 Lesson 22	to bend the head or upper body forward in order to greet or take notice of someone Example You have to bow in front of the Queen. Synonym bend, nod
box office (n) Workbook Unit 5 Lesson 15	the place in a theatre or cinema where tickets are sold Example The box office opens at ten.
brace (n) Workbook Unit 1 Lesson 1	(usually plural) metal wires and bands attached to the teeth to make them straight Example I wore braces on my teeth for two years.
brainy (adj) Unit 6 Lesson 17	(informal) of superior intelligence; clever Example Some men dislike brainy women. Synonym bright, intellectual, intelligent Antonym brainless, stupid
branch (n) Unit 2 Lesson 6	a woody part of a tree or bush that grows out from the trunk Example The birds sing from the branches of a tree. Synonym limb, stick
brand new (expr) Unit 8 Lesson 22	having never been used before; completely new Example We drove our brand new car home from the car dealer. Synonym fresh, Antonym ancient, old
brass (n) Workbook Unit 8 Lesson 23	a yellow metal made from melting copper and zinc together Example The door handles were made of brass.
brave (adj) Workbook Unit 7 Lesson 19	ready to face pain or danger; courageous Example The brave pilot flew alone through the storm. Synonym bold, daring, fearless Antonym cowardly Word Family bravely, bravery
bravery (n) Unit 7 Lesson 19	the quality or condition of not feeling fear; courage Example Firefighters often show great bravery. Synonym courage
break a rule (phr) Unit 4 Lesson 10	to not do what you should do according to a rule Example If you break the rules you will be punished.
breath (n) Unit 8 Lesson 22	the air that flows into and out of the lungs during breathing Example Take a deep breath! Synonym wind
breathe (v) Workbook Unit 8 Lesson 22	to draw air into the lungs and let it out Example People breathe faster when they run. Word Family breath
breathtaking (adj) Unit 1 Lesson 3	causing great wonder, excitement, or awe Example From this point we have a breathtaking view of the valley. Synonym marvellous
breeze (n) Workbook Unit 7 Lesson 20	a light or gentle wind Example Although it was very hot, a light sea breeze cooled us down. Word Family breezeless
brick (n) Unit 1 Lesson 3	a very hard block of clay used to make walls Example She crashed into a brick wall.
bride (n) Workbook Unit 3 Lesson 8	a woman who is about to be married or was just married Example The bride threw the bouquet to her unmarried friends.
bridge (n) Unit 2 self-evaluation	a structure that goes over something such as a river or road so that people can travel from one side to the other Example A gondola went under the bridge.
brief (adj) Workbook Unit 2 Lesson 5	taking only a little time; short Example We had only a brief conversation because he was in a hurry. Synonym short, concise Antonym long Word Family briefly, brevity, briefness
bright (adj) Unit 6 Lesson 17	quick to learn; smart Example There are bright children in any neighborhood. Synonym brilliant, clever, intelligent, smart Word Family brightly, brightness
brilliant (adj) Workbook Unit 2 Lesson 5	very shiny Example The diamond in her ring was brilliant. Synonym bright Antonym pale Word Family brilliantly
British (adj) Unit 8 Lesson 22	of or having to do with Great Britain or its people or language Example We studied British history.
broad (adj) Unit 7 Lesson 20	wide; large; full of space Example Many cars are able to travel on such a broad avenue. Synonym wide Antonym narrow Word Family broadly
broaden (v) Unit 3 Lesson 7	to become wider or make something become wider Example The road crew will broaden the highway this summer. Synonym stretch, widen Antonym limit, narrow
brochure (n) Workbook Unit 2 Lesson 7	a type of small magazine that contains pictures and information on a product or a company Example We're thinking of taking a cruise, so we picked up some brochures at the travel agency. Synonym booklet, pamphlet
bronze (n) Unit 4 Lesson 9	a shiny orange-brown metal Example He was welcomed back as a heroe as he was an Olympic bronze medallist.
Bronze Age (n) Unit 2 Introduction	the stage of development of human culture that followed the Stone Age (about 3,500 B.C. to 1,000 B.C.) Example By the Late Bronze Age, the Eastern Mediterranean was at the centre of some of the most advanced civilizations of the world.
broom (n) Unit 4 Lesson 9	a brush with a long handle used for cleaning the floor Example Get a broom to clean up the floor.
brush stroke (n) Unit 5 Lesson 13	a single mark made in writing or painting, or the act of making such a mark. Example The artist added a few brush strokes of yellow to his painting.
brutality (n) Unit 5 Lesson 13	the condition or quality of being very cruel Example The tyrant was hated for his arrogance and brutality. Synonym cruelty, inhumanity, violence
bullet (n) Workbook Unit 1 Lesson 3	a small metal object shot from a gun Example The soldiers fired bullets at the enemy.
bulletin board (n) Unit 5 Lesson 14	a board on which things such as notices or advertisements are displayed Example I saw a sign on the bulletin board at school about a lost cat.
bump into (phr) Workbook Unit 4 Lesson 10	(informal) to meet by accident or chance Example What a surprise to bump into you here! Synonym come across, encounter, run across
bundle (n) Workbook Unit 1 Lesson 1	a number of things that you tie or wrap together so you can carry them Example We brought in bundles of sticks for the fire. Synonym pack
bungee jumping (adj) Workbook Unit 2 Lesson 7	the sport of jumping off a very high bridge, with a long elastic rope tied to your legs, so that the rope pulls you back before you hit the ground Example Though it seems dangerous, bungee jumping is said to be a safe sport.
burp (v) Workbook Unit 8 Lesson 22	(informal) to let gas out from the mouth in a loud manner Example He said, "Excuse me," after he burped. Synonym belch
burst (v) Workbook Unit 7 Lesson 19	to break, open up, or explode suddenly; to arrive or come out suddenly Example The balloon burst. Synonym break, bust, explode
bury (v) Workbook Unit 1 Lesson 3	Put something into a hole in the ground and cover it up with earth Example The dog buried its bone. Word Family burial
bustle (v) Unit 7 Lesson 21	to move rapidly and energetically (often followed by "about") Example The cook bustled about trying to keep up with the orders. Synonym hustle, rush, stir Word Family bustling, bustlingly
button (v) Workbook Unit 2 Lesson 5	to fasten with buttons Example Please button your shirt. Synonym unbutton
by the way (phr) Unit 3 Lesson 8	used when you say something that does not relate to what is being discussed Example By the way, have you ever met his wife? Synonym incidentally

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