A-Z-04 — Words

60 words across 1 groups

A-Z-04 — 60 words
bilk
To take money from someone by cheating or tricking them. (verb)
billow
To cause the sky or an object to be filled with smoke, air, or steam. (verb)
blabber
Talk foolishly, mindlessly, or excessively (verb)
blare
To make or cause to make a loud, harsh sound (verb)
blather
To talk long-windedly without making very much sense (verb)
blurt
To say (something) suddenly and without careful consideration (verb)
bobble
To lose one's grip (on a ball) (verb)
boggle
For a person to be astonished or overwhelmed when trying to imagine something (verb)
bimbo
Slang term for someone who is beautiful but not very intelligent. (noun)
blip
An unexpected, minor, and typically temporary deviation from a general trend (noun)
bliss
Supreme happiness, utter joy or contentment (noun)
blob
A fat, round drop, usually of something sticky or thick (noun)
blooper
An embarrassing error (noun)
blotch
An irregular patch or unsightly mark on a surface, typically the skin (noun)
blubber
The fat of sea mammals, but sometimes also referring to the extra weight of a person (noun)
blunder
A stupid or careless mistake (noun)
blur
When something is out of focus, indistinct, or obscured in a smudge or mist. (noun)
blurb
A short description of a book, movie, or other product written for promotional purposes and appearing on the cover of a book or in an advertisement (noun)
bluster
Loud, aggressive, or indignant talk with little effect (noun)
binge
Indulge in an activity, especially eating, to excess (verb)
bluff
Try to deceive someone as to one's abilities or intentions (verb)
blitz
Attack or damage (a place or building) in a blitz (verb)
bland
Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting (adjective)
bleary
When eyes are unfocused or filmy from tiredness and lack of sleep. (adjective)
bogus
Not real or genuine - fake or false (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted) (adjective)
blatant
(of bad behavior) done openly and unashamedly (adjective)
blunt
Saying exactly what you think without caring about the effect it has on people's feelings. (adjective)
boisterous
(of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy (adjective)
blight
A plant disease, especially one caused by fungi such as mildews, rusts, and smuts (noun)
bonanza
A situation or event that creates a sudden increase in wealth, good fortune, or profits (noun)
bloated
(of part of the body) swollen with fluid or gas (adjective)
bleak
(of an area of land) lacking vegetation and exposed to the elements (adjective)
blizzard
a severe snow storm with strong winds (noun)
bombard
To attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles (verb)
bizarre
Very strange or unusual, especially so as to cause interest, amusement, or discomfort. (adjective)
bolster
To support or strengthen; prop up (verb)
blush
Develop a pink tinge in the face from embarrassment or shame (verb)
boast
To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities (verb)
blot
To stain with a discoloring substance. (verb)
blemish
A mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something. (noun)
blossom
To fufill one's potential by becoming more attractive, successful, or confident. (verb)
binge
A short period devoted to indulging in an activity to excess, especially drinking alcohol or eating (noun)
bluff
An attempt to deceive someone into believing that one can or will do something (noun)
blitz
An intensive or sudden military attack (noun)
blush
A reddening of the face as a sign of embarrassment or shame (noun)
blot
A stain that discolors or ruins the apperance of something. (noun)
bigwig
A VIP (very important person) or influential decision-maker, often used informally. (noun)
bitter
Feeling angry, hurt, or resentful due to a bad experience, or having a sharp, unpleasant taste (often the opposite of sweet). (adjective)
blabbermouth
An overly talkative person who speaks without thinking. (noun)
blasphemy
Disrespectful or offensive speech or actions toward something considered sacred or religious. (noun)
blast
A sudden, loud explosion or burst of air, sound, or energy. (noun)
blast
To explode or destroy something or someone with explosives, or to break through or hit something with a similar, very strong force (verb)
blend
To combine different elements, styles, or ideas harmoniously. (noun)
blurry
Not clear or sharp in appearance; unfocused. (adjective)
bolt
To make a sudden, swift dash, run, flight, or escape; spring away suddenly (verb)
bond
Something that binds or fastens things together physically, often used to describe interpersonal emotion. (noun)
blackmail
The act of demanding money or favors from someone by threatening to reveal damaging information. (verb)
bland
Without any distinctive characteristics; uninteresting and dull; without flavor, excitement, or strong emotion. (adjective)
bloodthirsty
Eager to see or take part in violence and killing; murderous and cruel. (adjective)
bloom
To use and show one's full and complete potential. (verb)