noun

37 of 60

Good / Big

Url

bonus - A reward or benefit added to a purchase or experience.

The movie had a bonus scene after the credits that surprised the audience.

noun

38 of 60

Bad / Angry

brouhaha - A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something

The brouhaha in Congress erupted after they failed to vote on next year's budget.

noun

39 of 60

Good / Friendly

buddy - A close friend

George did everything with his best friend Bill, and it was wonderful to have such a close buddy, someone he knew he could always count on.

verb

See noun

40 of 60

Bad / Hurt

Url

bruise - To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability.

The teacher's harsh words bruised his self-esteem.

verb

41 of 60

Bad / Aggressive

brandish - To wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement

Once he saw the burglar, Terry brandished his gun in order to scare him off.

noun

42 of 60

Good / Strong

Url

bootcamp - A type of physical training that consists of many different types of exercise; or a short course of intensive study designed to provide someone with new skills

Alice signed up for the 3 month computer bootcamp, that promised her a great job after she graduated.

verb

43 of 60

Good / Calm

Url

browse - To look at various items or information, often to find something of interest.

I like to browse online shops even when I’m not planning to buy anything.

adjective

44 of 60

Bad / Aggressive

Url

bossy - When a person tends to order people around and tell them what to do, being overly authoritative and domineering.

Maxine's parents thought she'd make a good manager because of her bossy spirit, always telling her siblings what to do.

noun

45 of 60

Bad / Mistake

boondoggle - Work or activity that is wasteful or pointless but gives the appearance of having value

When the funds dried up before the bridge could be finished, it turned into an expensive boondoggle that couldn't transport anybody.

noun

46 of 60

Bad / Disgusting

Url

booze - Alcohol, especially hard liquor

Although Ben want to stop being an alcoholic, but the sight or smell of booze was something he couldn't resist.

noun

47 of 60

Bad / Hurt

Url

brute - A violent or savage person, lacking in kindness or intelligence.

The bully was a brute, pushing others around both physically and emotionlly to get his way.

verb

48 of 60

Bad / Attack

Url

brainwash - To change someone’s thoughts or opinions through constant influence.

The retired man spent so much time watching social media, and he was totally brainwashed about what is going on in the world.