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bilateral
word C1having or relating to two sides; affecting or undertaken by both parties
↗bilateral negotiations
word C1Formal discussions between two parties or countries aimed at reaching an agreement.
↗Bile
word C1a bitter greenish-brown alkaline fluid that aids digestion and is secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder
↗bill
word A2a written list showing money you must pay for goods or services the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat a written statement of money owed for goods or services; also a proposed law presented to a legislature; the beak of a bird, especially when slender, broad, or flat; the beak of a bird, especially when it is broad and flat a written statement of money owed for goods or services; also a proposed law presented to a legislature
↗bin
word B1a container for waste or for storing things
↗bind
word B2to tie or fasten something tightly; or to unite or hold someone legally or morally
↗bind together
phrasal verbTo unite individuals or groups firmly through common goals, shared values, or mutual loyalty.
↗Binge-watch series
phraseto watch multiple episodes of a television or web series in rapid succession
↗bioavailability
word C2The proportion of a drug or other substance which enters the circulation when introduced into the body and so is able to have an active effect.
↗biocide
word C2A poisonous substance or chemical agent capable of destroying living organisms.
↗biodegradable
word B2Capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms without causing harm to the environment.
↗biodiversity
word C1The variety of plant and animal life in the world or in a particular habitat.
↗biological
word B2relating to biology or living organisms relating to the science of biology or to life and living organisms
↗bird
word A1an animal with wings, feathers, and usually the ability to fly a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly; a warm-blooded animal with feathers and wings that usually lays eggs and can often fly
↗Bird in the Hand
idiomAn asset or advantage already secured, which is far more dependable than potential future windfalls
↗Bird's-Eye View
idiomA general overview or comprehensive perspective of a situation or area from above
↗Birds of a Feather Flock Together
proverbPeople with similar characters, interests, or values tend to associate with one another; People with shared values, temperaments, or interests naturally gravitate toward each other
↗Birds of the Feather Flock Together
proverbAn archaic variant expressing that individuals of similar character or lineage assemble together
↗birth
word A1the time when a baby is born; the beginning of something the emergence of a baby or young from the body of its mother; the beginning or origin of something the process of being born; the start of life
↗birthday
word A1the anniversary of the day on which a person was born the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually; the anniversary of the day on which a person was born, typically celebrated annually
↗Bis Dat Qui Cito Dat
proverbHe gives twice who gives promptly; timely assistance is twice as valuable as assistance delayed
↗biscuit
word A1a small crisp baked snack eaten with tea or coffee a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie; a small, hard, dry cake; a cookie
↗bit
word A2a small amount or small piece of something a small piece or quantity of something; a short time or distance a small piece, amount, or portion of something
↗bite
word A2to cut with teeth; a small mark or piece from teeth to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect to use teeth to cut or wound; to grip with teeth to cut or tear something with the teeth; to cut with teeth; to have a sharp effect to use teeth to cut or wound; to grip with teeth to cut or tear something with the teeth
↗bite back
phrasal verbTo suppress or hold back an angry response, or to retaliate aggressively against critics or rivals.
↗bite into
phrasal verbTo substantially reduce or consume a significant portion of resources like profits, capital, or available time.
↗bite off
phrasal verbTo undertake or take responsibility for a specific portion of work, often risking overcommitment.
↗Bite off more than you can chew
idiomto take on a commitment or responsibility that is too big to manage; To take on a commitment, task, or responsibility that is too difficult or beyond one's capacity to manage
↗bite the bullet
idiomto force yourself to do something unpleasant or difficult because it is unavoidable; To face an inevitable, difficult, or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude
↗bite the dust
idiomTo fall, fail, perish, or be completely eliminated
↗Bite Your Tongue
idiomTo deliberately stop oneself from speaking or making an unkind or inappropriate remark
↗bitter
word B1having a sharp, pungent taste; or full of anger, resentment, or sadness having a sharp, pungent taste; feeling or showing anger and disappointment having a sharp, unpleasant taste or showing strong hostility or resentment
↗bitterly
word B2In a way that shows deep anger, hurt, or severity; extremely.
↗black
word A1the darkest color having the darkest color; the opposite of white of the very darkest color due to the absence of light; having the darkest color; the opposite of white of the very darkest color due to the absence of light
↗Black and Blue
idiomSeverely bruised either physically or emotionally battered
↗Black Market
idiomAn illegal or underground trade or system where goods and services are bought and sold illicitly
↗black out
phrasal verbTo lose consciousness momentarily, or to officially restrict or censor communication and information flow.
↗Black Sheep
idiomA person regarded as a disgrace, oddity, or misfit within a family, group, or community
↗Black Tie Event
idiomA formal social gathering where guests are expected to wear formal evening attire such as tuxedos and evening gowns
↗black-and-white
idiomConsidering things in a simplified, absolute way with no nuance; clearly defined and unambiguous.
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