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bibliography
A list of sources used in research.
biennial
A plant that takes two years to finish its life cycle.
bill
A written proposal for a new law that lawmakers discuss and vote on.
biodiversity
the variety of life in a particular habitat.
biography
A written account of someone's life.
bioluminescent
Able to produce its own light through chemical reactions in the body.
bite the hand that feeds
To harm or criticize the person who helps or supports you.
blow a gasket
To suddenly become extremely angry and lose control.
blow up
To suddenly become very angry and start shouting.
blues
A sad, emotional style of music that began in African American communities.
boil down to
To have one main point or cause after everything else is removed.
botanist
A scientist who studies plants.
bottom line
final result
bread and butter
basic means of support or living
break a leg
wish someone good luck
break down
Stop functioning or fail.
break the ice
start a conversation in a social setting
break up
To end, so that the people in a group leave and go separately.
briefly
In a short manner; not long.
bring down to earth
To make someone face reality after being too excited or hopeful.
bring home the bacon
Earn a living or provide for family.
bring up to date
To give someone the newest information about something.
broadcast
to spread widely to many people
brochure
A small booklet providing information.
Words selected by Inoh for the TOEFL iBT test. Not an official ETS list. How these words were chosen →