bluff–boardroom Vocabulary (B Words) – Meanings & Synonyms

bluff

SocialB2

Meaning: To deceive someone by pretending to be stronger or more confident.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He tried to bluff his way through the interview.

Category: Social › Deception

bluish

ArtsB1

Meaning: Having a slight blue tint.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The walls were painted a bluish color.

Category: Arts › Colors

blunder

SocialB2

Meaning: A careless mistake or error.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His blunder cost the team the game.

Category: Social › Mistakes

blunder buss

HistoryC2

Meaning: A type of large, clumsy firearm.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The blunder buss was used in historical battles.

Category: History › Weapons

blunt

TechnologyA2

Meaning: Not sharp; having a dull edge or point.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The knife was blunt and couldn't cut the bread.

Category: Technology › Tools

bluntly

SocialB2

Meaning: In a direct and straightforward manner.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: She spoke bluntly about her feelings.

Category: Social › Communication

blur

ArtsB1

Meaning: To make something unclear or indistinct.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The rain blurred the view of the road.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

blurb

ArtsB2

Meaning: A short description or promotional piece about a book or product.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The blurb on the back of the book caught my attention.

Category: Arts › Literature

blurred

ArtsB2

Meaning: Not clear or distinct; hazy.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The photo was blurred and hard to see.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

blurry

ArtsB2

Meaning: Not clear or sharp; indistinct.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The blurry image made it difficult to identify the subject.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

blurt

SocialB2

Meaning: To say something suddenly and without thinking.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She didn't mean to blurt out the surprise.

Category: Social › Communication

blurt out

SocialB2

Meaning: To say something suddenly and without thinking, often revealing a secret.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He blurted out the answer before the teacher finished the question.

Category: Social › Communication

blush

EmotionsA2

Meaning: To become red in the face, often from embarrassment.

Part of speech: verb

Example: She began to blush when he complimented her.

Category: Emotions › Embarrassment

blusher

BeautyB1

Meaning: A cosmetic used to add color to the cheeks.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She applied blusher to enhance her features.

Category: Beauty › Cosmetics

bluster

SocialB2

Meaning: To speak in a loud, aggressive, or indignant way.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He tends to bluster when he feels threatened.

Category: Social › Communication

blustery

NatureB2

Meaning: Characterized by strong winds or noisy behavior.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The blustery weather made it hard to walk outside.

Category: Nature › Weather

Blutack

TechnologyB1

Meaning: A reusable adhesive putty used for sticking items to surfaces.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I used Blutack to hang my poster on the wall.

Category: Technology › Adhesives

Blvd

GeographyA2

Meaning: An abbreviation for boulevard, a wide street in a city.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The restaurant is located on Main Blvd.

Category: Geography › Streets

BMI

HealthB2

Meaning: Body Mass Index, a measure of body fat based on height and weight.

Part of speech: noun

Example: A healthy BMI is important for overall health.

Category: Health › Nutrition

BMOC

EducationC1

Meaning: Big Man On Campus, a popular or influential male student.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was known as the BMOC during his college years.

Category: Education › Student Life

B-movie

ArtsB2

Meaning: A low-budget film, often of poor quality.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They enjoyed watching a classic B-movie on Friday night.

Category: Arts › Film

BMX

SportsB2

Meaning: Bicycle Motocross, a type of cycling sport involving racing on dirt tracks.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He participates in BMX competitions every summer.

Category: Sports › Cycling

bn

BusinessB2

Meaning: An abbreviation for 'business name'.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Please provide your bn for the registration.

Category: Business › Registration

BO

HealthB1

Meaning: Body odor, an unpleasant smell from the body.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was embarrassed by his BO after the workout.

Category: Health › Hygiene

Boa

NatureB2

Meaning: A type of large snake or a feathered scarf worn as a fashion accessory.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The boa constrictor is known for its size.

Category: Nature › Reptiles

boa constrictor

NatureB2

Meaning: A large snake that kills its prey by constriction.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The boa constrictor is often kept as a pet.

Category: Nature › Reptiles

boar

NatureA2

Meaning: A male pig, especially one that is wild.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The boar wandered through the forest.

Category: Nature › Animals

board

BusinessA2

Meaning: A flat piece of material, often used for various purposes.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He wrote his name on the board.

Category: Business › Management

Meaning 2: A group of people who manage or oversee an organization.

Example: The board met to discuss the company's future.

Synonyms:

plank
panel

board and lodging

BusinessB2

Meaning: Accommodation and meals provided for someone.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The job offers board and lodging for the workers.

Category: Business › Hospitality

Synonyms:

housing
meals

board game

ArtsA2

Meaning: A game played on a board, often with pieces or cards.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We played a board game after dinner.

Category: Arts › Games

Synonyms:

tabletop game
strategy game

Board of Directors

BusinessC1

Meaning: A group of individuals elected to oversee the activities of a company.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Board of Directors approved the new budget.

Category: Business › Management

Synonyms:

executive board
management board

board sailing

SportsB2

Meaning: A sport involving sailing on a board, often with a sail.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Board sailing is popular in coastal areas.

Category: Sports › Water Sports

Synonyms:

windsurfing
sailboarding

board up

BusinessB1

Meaning: To cover a window or door with boards to protect it.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They had to board up the windows before the storm.

Category: Business

Synonyms:

secure
protect

boarder

BusinessB1

Meaning: A person who pays to live in a house and receive meals.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The boarder enjoyed the friendly atmosphere of the home.

Category: Business › Real Estate

Synonyms:

lodger
tenant

boarding

TravelB1

Meaning: The act of getting on a vehicle, such as a plane or ship.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Boarding begins at 3 PM.

Category: Travel › Transportation

Synonyms:

embarkation
loading

boarding card

TravelA2

Meaning: A card that allows a passenger to enter a plane or ship.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Don't forget to bring your boarding card to the gate.

Category: Travel › Transportation

Synonyms:

boarding pass
ticket

boarding house

BusinessB2

Meaning: A house where people can rent rooms and receive meals.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He stayed at a boarding house while studying in the city.

Category: Business › Hospitality

Synonyms:

lodging house
guesthouse

boarding kennel

BusinessB2

Meaning: A place where pets are cared for while their owners are away.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We left our dog at the boarding kennel during our vacation.

Category: Business › Pet Care

Synonyms:

pet hotel
dog kennel

boarding school

EducationB1

Meaning: A school where students live and study.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She attended a boarding school in the countryside.

Category: Education › Schooling

Synonyms:

residential school
prep school

boardroom

BusinessB2

Meaning: A room where the Board of Directors meets.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The meeting will take place in the boardroom.

Category: Business › Management

Synonyms:

conference room
meeting room

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