noun

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Other / Shape

blur - When something is out of focus, indistinct, or obscured in a smudge or mist.

The rain on the windscreen reduced the oncoming traffic to a blur that made it hard for Beth to drive, even with her glasses.

adjective

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Bad / Dishonest

bogus - Not real or genuine - fake or false (used in a disapproving manner when deception has been attempted)

Mr. and Mrs. Smith had suspected all along that the letter offering Oklahoma land for $100 an acre had been totally bogus.

noun

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Other / Shape

blob - A fat, round drop, usually of something sticky or thick

There exists a certain type of fish that resembles a blob of liquid.

verb

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Other / Inward

boast - To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities

After his record-breaking race, the runner boasted to the crowd and entertained it.

noun

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Bad / Small

blip - An unexpected, minor, and typically temporary deviation from a general trend

The blip on the naval ship's radar indicated an approaching vessel, and the captain hoped it was a friendly one.

adjective

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Bad / Unfriendly

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blunt - Saying exactly what you think without caring about the effect it has on people's feelings.

In marriage, it's crucial to think about the effect of what you say, and not to be too blunt.

noun

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Good / Energy

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blabbermouth - An overly talkative person who speaks without thinking.

Don't tell Jerry things you don't want others to know about, because you can’t trust a blabbermouth with secrets.

noun

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Good / Important

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bigwig - A VIP (very important person) or influential decision-maker, often used informally.

Only the bigwigs got access to the exclusive boardroom on the top floor of the company's headquarters.

adjective

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Good / Busy

boisterous - (of a person, event, or behavior) noisy, energetic, and cheerful; rowdy

After winning the Super Bowl, the football team celebrated in a boisterous manner.

noun

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Bad / Dirty

blotch - An irregular patch or unsightly mark on a surface, typically the skin

A reddish blotch on the skin may require consulting a dermatologist.

verb

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Good / Big

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billow - To cause the sky or an object to be filled with smoke, air, or steam.

During the early 20th century, the skies above many cities were filled with billowing clouds of smoke coming from factory chimneys.

verb

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Bad / Stupid

blather - To talk long-windedly without making very much sense

Sally would blather on about pointless topics until people just walked away from her.