beginner–belay Vocabulary (B Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

beginner

EducationA2

Meaning: a person who is new to a subject or activity

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a beginner at playing the guitar.

Category: Education

Synonyms:

novice
learner

Antonyms:

expert
pro

beginners luck

GeneralC1

Meaning: the phenomenon where a beginner has unexpected success

Part of speech: noun

Example: He won the game on his first try; it must be beginners luck.

Category: General

Synonyms:

novice success
beginner's fortune

beginning

GeneralA1

Meaning: the point in time when something starts

Part of speech: noun

Example: At the beginning of the year, many people make resolutions.

Category: General

Synonyms:

start
commencement

Antonyms:

end
conclusion

begone

ArtsC1

Meaning: A command to leave or go away.

Part of speech: interjection

Example: Begone, foul spirit!

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

leave
depart

begonia

NatureB1

Meaning: A type of flowering plant known for its colorful leaves and flowers.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She planted a begonia in her garden.

Category: Nature › Botany

Synonyms:

flower
plant

begorra

ArtsC2

Meaning: An expression of surprise or emphasis, often used in Irish contexts.

Part of speech: interjection

Example: Begorra, that was a close call!

Category: Arts › Literature

begot

EducationC2

Meaning: To father or produce offspring.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He begot three children.

Category: Education › History

Synonyms:

father
produce

begotten

ReligionC2

Meaning: Produced or generated, often used in a religious context.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The begotten son is a central figure in Christianity.

Category: Religion › Theology

Synonyms:

produced
created

begrudge

PsychologyC1

Meaning: To envy someone for having something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: I don't begrudge her success.

Category: Psychology › Emotions

Synonyms:

envy
resent

begrudgingly

PsychologyC2

Meaning: In a manner that shows reluctance or envy.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: He begrudgingly accepted the award.

Category: Psychology › Emotions

Synonyms:

reluctantly
grudgingly

beguile

ArtsC2

Meaning: To charm or enchant someone, often in a deceptive way.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She was beguiled by his smooth talk.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

charm
entice

beguiling

ArtsC2

Meaning: Charming or enchanting, often in a deceptive way.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The beguiling melody captivated the audience.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

charming
enchanting

beguine

ArtsC2

Meaning: A type of dance or music originating from the Caribbean.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They danced the beguine at the party.

Category: Arts › Dance

Synonyms:

dance
music

begum

CultureC2

Meaning: A title of respect for a woman in India, often used for the wife of a nobleman.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The begum hosted a lavish banquet.

Category: Culture › Social Titles

Synonyms:

lady
noblewoman

begun

EducationA2

Meaning: The past participle of begin; to have started something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The project has begun.

Category: Education › Grammar

Synonyms:

started
initiated

behalf

BusinessB2

Meaning: In the interest of someone; as a representative of someone.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I am speaking on behalf of my team.

Category: Business › Representation

Synonyms:

interest
representation

behave

PsychologyA2

Meaning: To act in a particular way, especially in a socially acceptable manner.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Please behave during the meeting.

Category: Psychology › Behavior

Synonyms:

act
conduct oneself

Antonyms: misbehave

behaved

PsychologyB1

Meaning: Past tense of behave; acted in a certain way.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She behaved well at the event.

Category: Psychology › Behavior

Synonyms:

acted
conducted oneself

Antonyms: misbehaved

behaviour

PsychologyB1

Meaning: The way in which one acts or conducts oneself.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His behaviour was exemplary.

Category: Psychology › Behavior

Synonyms:

conduct
action

Antonyms: misconduct

behavioural

PsychologyC1

Meaning: Relating to the way in which one behaves.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Behavioural studies help understand human actions.

Category: Psychology › Behavior

Synonyms:

conduct-related
action-related

behaviourism

PsychologyC2

Meaning: A theory of psychology that focuses on observable behaviors.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Behaviourism emphasizes the role of the environment in shaping behavior.

Category: Psychology › Theories

Synonyms:

behavioral psychology
conduct theory

behead

LawC2

Meaning: To cut off the head of someone or something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The king ordered to behead the traitor.

Category: Law › Criminal Law

Synonyms:

decapitate
execute

beheld

ArtsC2

Meaning: To see or observe something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She beheld the beautiful sunset.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

Synonyms:

saw
observed

behemoth

NatureC2

Meaning: Something enormous, often used to describe a large creature or entity.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The behemoth of a truck could barely fit through the narrow street.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms:

giant
colossus

behest

BusinessC2

Meaning: A command or order.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He acted at the behest of his superior.

Category: Business › Management

Synonyms:

command
order

behind

LocationA1

Meaning: At the back of something.

Part of speech: preposition

Example: The cat is hiding behind the curtain.

Category: Location

Synonyms:

at the back of
in the rear of

Antonyms: in front of

behind hand

EducationC1

Meaning: In a delayed or late position.

Part of speech: phrase

Example: He is behind hand with his assignments.

Category: Education › Time Management

behind-the-scenes

ArtsC1

Meaning: Not visible to the public; occurring out of sight.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The behind-the-scenes work is crucial for the event's success.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

hidden
secret

behold

ArtsC2

Meaning: To see or observe something, often used in a formal context.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Behold the wonders of nature.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

Synonyms:

see
observe

beholden

BusinessC2

Meaning: Obligated or indebted to someone.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He felt beholden to his mentor.

Category: Business › Relationships

Synonyms:

indebted
obligated

beholder

ArtsC2

Meaning: A person who sees or observes something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

Synonyms:

observer
viewer

behove

EducationC2

Meaning: To be necessary or proper for someone.

Part of speech: verb

Example: It behoves you to study for the exam.

Category: Education › Learning

Synonyms:

behoove
require

beige

ArtsA2

Meaning: A pale sandy color, often used in design and fashion.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She painted the walls beige.

Category: Arts › Color

Synonyms:

tan
cream

being

PhilosophyB2

Meaning: The state of existing; a living creature.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Every being deserves respect.

Category: Philosophy › Existence

Synonyms:

existence
creature

bejewelled

ArtsC2

Meaning: Decorated with jewels or gems.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She wore a bejewelled necklace.

Category: Arts › Fashion

Synonyms:

decorated
ornate

bel

ArtsC2

Meaning: A type of bell or a sound made by a bell.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bel rang out across the valley.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

bell
toll

bel canto

ArtsC2

Meaning: A style of singing characterized by beautiful tone and technique.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She trained in bel canto for many years.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

beautiful singing
vocal technique

belabour

BusinessC2

Meaning: To explain or discuss something in excessive detail.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He tends to belabour his points during meetings.

Category: Business › Communication

Synonyms:

overemphasize
dwell on

belated

TimeB1

Meaning: Coming or happening later than expected.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She received a belated birthday gift.

Category: Time › Events

Synonyms:

late
overdue

belay

BusinessC2

Meaning: To stop or cancel an order or action.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Please belay the previous instructions.

Category: Business › Management

Synonyms:

cancel
revoke

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