English to English Dictionary

bonism

The philosophical doctrine or belief that the world is fundamentally good or that good prevails over evil.

boondoggle

A work or project that is wasteful, pointless, and often uses public money or time.

bothersome

Causing annoyance or inconvenience; troublesome.

bouillon

A clear, seasoned broth made by simmering meat, poultry, or vegetables in water.

boulder

A large rock, typically one that has been worn smooth by weathering and erosion.

bouncy

Tending to bounce or spring back when hit or dropped.

bounding

The action of leaping or moving with large steps; running with a bouncing motion.

boundlessness

The quality of having no limits or boundaries; infinite extent.

breathtaking

Astonishing or awe-inspiring in quality, so as to take one's breath away.

breccia

A rock composed of broken fragments of minerals or rock cemented together by a fine-grained matrix.

briar

Any prickly shrub, especially the brier, or a pipe made from the root of the white heath.

bribery

The crime of giving or offering a bribe, or of accepting one.