betting–bible Vocabulary (B Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

betting

SportsA2

Meaning: The act of wagering money on an event.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Betting on sports is popular in many countries.

Category: Sports › Gambling

Synonyms:

gambling
wagering

betting shop

SportsB1

Meaning: A place where people can place bets on various events.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He visited the betting shop to place a wager.

Category: Sports › Gambling

Synonyms:

bookmaker
wagering office

between

GeneralA1

Meaning: In the space separating two points or objects.

Part of speech: preposition

Example: The park is located between the school and the library.

Category: General

Synonyms:

among
in the middle of

Antonyms:

outside
beyond

betwixt

GeneralC2

Meaning: Between; in the middle of.

Part of speech: preposition

Example: The treasure was hidden betwixt the rocks.

Category: General

Synonyms:

between
among

bevel

GeneralC1

Meaning: An angle that is not a right angle, often used in carpentry.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The carpenter cut the wood at a bevel.

Category: General › Construction

Synonyms:

angle
slope

bevelled

GeneralC1

Meaning: Having a beveled edge or surface.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The glass had a bevelled edge for safety.

Category: General › Construction

Synonyms:

angled
sloped

beverage

FoodA1

Meaning: A drink, especially one other than water.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She ordered a refreshing beverage.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

drink
refreshment

bevvy

FoodB2

Meaning: A casual term for a drink, especially alcoholic.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Let's grab a bevvy after work.

Category: Food

Synonyms:

drink
beverage

bevy

GeneralB2

Meaning: A large group of people or things, often of the same kind.

Part of speech: noun

Example: A bevy of swans swam across the lake.

Category: General

Synonyms:

group
flock

bewail

GeneralC1

Meaning: To express deep sorrow or regret.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She bewailed the loss of her childhood home.

Category: General

Synonyms:

lament
mourn

Antonyms:

celebrate
rejoice

beware

GeneralA2

Meaning: To be cautious or careful about something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: Beware of the dog!

Category: General

Synonyms:

caution
watch out

Antonyms:

ignore
disregard

bewigged

GeneralC2

Meaning: Wearing a wig.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The bewigged judge entered the courtroom.

Category: General

Synonyms:

wigged
haired

bewilder

GeneralB2

Meaning: To confuse or perplex someone.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The complex instructions bewildered the students.

Category: General

Synonyms:

confuse
baffle

Antonyms:

clarify
enlighten

bewildered

GeneralB1

Meaning: Confused or perplexed.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She had a bewildered expression on her face.

Category: General

Synonyms:

confused
puzzled

Antonyms:

clear
understanding

bewildering

GeneralC1

Meaning: Causing confusion or perplexity.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The bewildering array of choices left her speechless.

Category: General

Synonyms:

confusing
puzzling

Antonyms:

clear
simple

bewilderment

GeneralC2

Meaning: A state of confusion or perplexity.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His bewilderment was evident when he saw the surprise.

Category: General

Synonyms:

confusion
perplexity

Antonyms:

clarity
understanding

bewitch

ArtsC2

Meaning: To enchant or cast a spell on someone.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The magician sought to bewitch the audience.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

enchant
charm

Antonyms:

repel
disenchant

bewitching

ArtsC2

Meaning: Charming or enchanting.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She wore a bewitching smile.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

charming
enchanting

Antonyms:

unattractive
repulsive

beyond

GeneralA1

Meaning: At or to the further side of something.

Part of speech: preposition

Example: The mountains are beyond the valley.

Category: General

Synonyms:

further than
past

Antonyms:

before
within

bezel

GeneralC1

Meaning: The outer edge of a watch or piece of jewelry that holds the glass in place.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The diamond was set in a gold bezel.

Category: General › Jewelry

Synonyms:

frame
setting

bezique

GamesC2

Meaning: A card game played with two decks of cards.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They enjoyed a game of bezique on a rainy afternoon.

Category: Games

Synonyms:

card game
game

Bhagwan

ReligionC2

Meaning: A term of respect for a god or spiritual leader in Hinduism.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many followers refer to him as Bhagwan.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

god
deity

bhai

CultureB1

Meaning: A term for brother in Hindi and other South Asian languages.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He called his friend bhai as a sign of affection.

Category: Culture

Synonyms:

brother
sibling

bhaji

FoodB2

Meaning: A type of Indian fritter made from vegetables or lentils.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She ordered a plate of bhaji for a snack.

Category: Food › Cuisine

Synonyms:

fritter
snack

bhang

CultureC2

Meaning: A traditional Indian preparation made from cannabis leaves.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Bhang is often consumed during festivals.

Category: Culture › Traditions

Synonyms:

cannabis
herb

bhangra

ArtsB2

Meaning: A lively form of folk music and dance from Punjab, India.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They performed bhangra at the wedding.

Category: Arts › Dance

Synonyms:

dance
music

Bharatnatyam

ArtsC2

Meaning: A classical Indian dance form originating from Tamil Nadu.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She trained in Bharatnatyam for many years.

Category: Arts › Dance

Synonyms:

dance
art form

bhavan

ArchitectureB2

Meaning: A term for a building or house in Hindi and other Indian languages.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bhavan was beautifully decorated.

Category: Architecture

Synonyms:

building
house

bhindi

FoodB2

Meaning: A vegetable also known as okra, commonly used in Indian cuisine.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She cooked bhindi with spices for dinner.

Category: Food › Cuisine

Synonyms:

okra
vegetable

bi

LanguageA2

Meaning: A prefix meaning two or double.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The word 'bicycle' has the prefix bi-.

Category: Language

Synonyms:

two
double

Bi-

LanguageA2

Meaning: A prefix meaning two or double.

Part of speech: prefix

Example: Bi- is used in words like 'bilingual'.

Category: Language

Synonyms:

two
double

bialy

FoodB2

Meaning: A type of bread roll with a depression in the center, often topped with onions or poppy seeds.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She enjoyed a bialy with her breakfast.

Category: Food › Bakery

Synonyms:

bread roll
bagel

biannual

GeneralB2

Meaning: Occurring twice a year.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The biannual conference attracts many attendees.

Category: General

Synonyms:

semiannual
twice-yearly

Antonyms:

annual
yearly

bias

GeneralB2

Meaning: A tendency to favor one thing over another.

Part of speech: noun

Example: There was a bias in the study's results.

Category: General

Synonyms:

prejudice
favoritism

Antonyms:

impartiality
fairness

bias-cut

FashionC1

Meaning: Cut diagonally across the fabric's grain, often used in fashion.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The dress had a bias-cut design for a flattering fit.

Category: Fashion

Synonyms:

diagonal-cut
angled-cut

biased

GeneralB2

Meaning: Showing favoritism or prejudice.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The article was criticized for being biased.

Category: General

Synonyms:

prejudiced
partial

Antonyms:

impartial
neutral

biathlon

SportsB2

Meaning: A sporting event combining cross-country skiing and rifle shooting.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She trained hard for the biathlon competition.

Category: Sports › Winter Sports

Synonyms:

sport
event

bib

GeneralA1

Meaning: A piece of cloth worn around the neck to keep clothes clean while eating.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The baby wore a bib during lunch.

Category: General › Clothing

Synonyms:

apron
cloth

bib overalls

FashionB1

Meaning: A type of clothing that covers the body and has straps over the shoulders.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He wore bib overalls while working in the garden.

Category: Fashion

bible

ReligionA1

Meaning: The sacred scripture of Christianity.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She reads the Bible every day.

Category: Religion

Synonyms:

scripture
holy book

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