Noun: bent Pronunciation:(bent) Bent meaning: A relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way Synonyms: set Grass used for pastures and lawns, especially bowling and putting greens Synonyms:grass An area of grassland unbounded by …

Verb: bemoan Pronunciation:(bi’mown) Bemoan meaning: Regret strongly Synonyms: deplore, lament, bewail Derived forms: bemoaned, bemoaning, bemoans Quotations: John Flanagan – Who’s this?” he said, coming across a name he didn’t recognize. “Lady Georgina of Sandalhurst? …

Verb: bellylaugh Pronunciation:(be-lee lãf) Belly laugh meaning: Laugh a deep, hearty laugh Noun: belly laugh Belly laugh meaning: A burst of deep loud hearty laughter Synonyms: guffaw A joke that seems extremely funny Synonyms:slapper, scream, …

Verb: befuddle Pronunciation:(bi’fú-d(u)l) Befuddle meaning: Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly Synonyms: confuse, throw, fox, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate, perplex, vex, stick, get, puzzle, mystify, baffle, beat, pose, bewilder, …

Noun: beefeater Pronunciation:(‘beef,ee-tu(r)) Beefeater meaning: Officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch Synonyms: yeoman, yeoman of the guard Derived forms: beefeaters Quotations: Aldous Huxley – Who lives longer? The man who takes heroin …

Verb: bedevil Pronunciation:(bi’de-vul) Bedevil meaning: Harass persistently in cruel or annoying way Synonyms: torment, rag, crucify, dun, frustrate Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly Synonyms: confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, …

Verb: beat Pronunciation:(beet) Beat meaning: Come out better in a competition, race, or conflict Synonyms: beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish Give a beating to; subject to a beating, either as a punishment or as …

Adjective: beaming Pronunciation:(bee-ming) Beaming meaning: Cheerful and bright Synonyms: glad Pleased and proud Radiating or as if radiating light Synonyms: beamy, effulgent, radiant, refulgent Verb: beam Pronunciation:(beem) Beaming meaning: Smile radiantly; express joy through one’s …

Verb: bawl out Pronunciation:(bol awt) Bawl out meaning: Censure severely or angrily Synonyms: call on the carpet, take to task, rebuke, rag, trounce, reproof, lecture, reprimand, jaw, dress down, call down, scold, chide, berate, remonstrate, …

Adjective: barren Pronunciation:(ba-run) Barren meaning: Providing no shelter or sustenance Synonyms: bare, bleak, desolate, stark Not bearing offspring Completely wanting or lacking Synonyms: destitute, devoid, free, innocent, empty Having little or no vegetation; desolate and …