Words starting with B

A pleasant-smelling ointment that heals the skin or a gentle, comforting thing that soothes feelings.

So ordinary or common that they feel dull and unoriginal; unoriginal.

To avoid talking about the main point directly. Instead of saying what you really mean, you talk around it — using vague or indirect language to delay or dodge the real subject.

A very large, powerful person or thing; something huge and impressive.

Coming late; happening after the expected or proper time.

Having a good or helpful effect on someone or something. Something beneficial improves a situation, supports health, or brings positive results — often over a longer period of time.

Kind and generous in wanting to help others; showing goodwill.

An agreement where you risk money or something valuable on the result of an event. If you are right, you win; if you are wrong, you lose.

A strong preference that prevents fair judgment.

To accept and endure a painful, unpleasant, or difficult situation with courage. You use this phrase when there is no easy way out and you must push through something hard without complaining.

Very obvious and easy to notice, often in a negative way.

Noisy, energetic, and rough rather than gentle or calm.

to give support or help to; to increase or strengthen something.

To say or do something that helps people feel more relaxed and comfortable at the start of a social situation. It is used when people do not know each other well and things feel awkward or quiet.

The quality of being short and clear; concise expression without unnecessary words.

Cheerful and lively, or able to stay afloat and strong.

1. A system of government departments and rules that can be slow and complicated.

A structural support that holds a wall firmly in place.