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Word Book B-2 (2/4)

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begin [(1) to do the first part of an action; (2) to start]  

He began to laugh when he saw me. (1)

A long walk begins with one step. (2)

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behind [(1) at the back of; (2) in back of]  

Our fastest runner was far behind the leader. (1)

I live behind that hill. (2)

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believe [(1) to think; (2) to feel sure of; (3) to accept as true; (4) to trust]  

I believe it may rain tonight. (1)

Jim believes his friend is a good writer. (2)

The lawyer believed the suspect's statement. (3)

We believe in God. (4)

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bell [an instrument that makes a musical sound]  

Jim says he likes the sound of a church bell.

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belong [(1) to be owned by; (2) to be a member of]  

That book belongs to my sister. (1)

My brother belongs to the Boy Scouts. (2)

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below [lower than]  

The temperature outside is below freezing.

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best [the most good]  

All of our singers are good but Lisa is best.

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betray [(1) to turn against; (2) to be false to]  

The spy betrayed his country. (1)

The boy betrayed his mother's trust in him. (2)

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better [more good than]  

Zach is a better baseball player than Al.

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between [(1) in the space or time that separates; (2) from one to the other]  

I would like to meet with you between two and three o'clock. (1)

Secret talks between the two nations produced an agreement. (2)

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big [(1) of great size; (2) not small]  

Texas is a big state. (1)

Melissa was a big baby. (2)

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bill [a legislative proposal]  

To become law, a bill must be approved by both houses of Congress and signed by the President.

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biology [the scientific study of life or living things in all their forms] 

My school requires one year of study each of biology, physics and chemistry.

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bird [a creature that flies]  

I watched the bird fly away until I could no longer see it.

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bite [to cut with the teeth]  

My dog sounds aggressive but he will not bite you.

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black [(1) dark; (2) having the color like that of the night sky]  

I first saw him on a black and stormy night. (1)

The doctor arrived in a big black car. (2)

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blame [(1) to accuse; (2) to hold responsible]  

The police blamed him for the crime. (1)

Don't blame me for your bad decision. (2)

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blanket [a cloth cover used to keep warm]  

The flood refugees needed food and warm blankets.

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bleed [to lose blood]  

Do you know how to stop your nose from bleeding?

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blind [not able to see]  

Being blind did not keep him from becoming a famous singer.

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