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  • babouche – A babouche is a type of shoe that is soft and usually has no back.
  • baby – A baby is a little person who is just born or very young.
  • back – Back means the part of your body that is opposite your chest.
  • backbone – The backbone is a line of bones in your back that helps you stay upright and protects your nerves.
  • backer – A backer is someone who helps or supports a person or a project.
  • background – Background means what is behind something.
  • backpack – A backpack is a special bag that you carry on your back.
  • backward – Backward means moving in the direction that is behind you, like when you look back or walk back.
  • backwards – Backwards means moving in the opposite direction.
  • bacon – Bacon is a tasty food made from the meat of pigs.
  • bacteria – Bacteria are tiny creatures that are everywhere!
  • badge – A badge is a small piece of metal or cloth that you wear to show you are part of a team or that you...
  • baffle – Baffle means to be confused or not understand something.
  • bag – A bag is a container that you can use to hold and carry things.
  • baggage – Baggage means the bags and suitcases you carry when you travel.
  • bags – Bags are containers that help us carry things.
  • baguette – A baguette is a type of bread that is long and skinny.
  • bait – Bait is food or something tasty that you put on a hook or trap to catch fish or animals.
  • bake – Baking means cooking food, like cakes and cookies, in a special hot box called an oven.
  • baked – Baked is when you cook something in the oven.
  • bakehouse – A bakehouse is a special place where bakers work to make bread, cookies, and cakes.
  • baker – A baker is someone who cooks yummy things like bread and pastries.
  • bakery – A bakery is a shop where bakers make delicious things like bread, pastries, and cakes.
  • baking – Baking is a way to cook food, usually sweets like cakes and cookies, by using an oven.
  • balance – Balance is when things are equal or steady.
  • balanced – Balanced means that something is equal on both sides.
  • bald – Bald is when a person has no hair on their head.
  • bale – A bale is a large, tightly packed bundle of materials, like hay or cotton.
  • balk – Balk means to stop or hesitate when you are supposed to do something.
  • ball – A ball is a round object that you can play with.
  • ballet – Ballet is a type of dance that is very elegant and beautiful.
  • balloon – A balloon is a flexible bag that you can fill with air or helium.
  • balloons – Balloons are fun, round objects that can be filled with air or gas.
  • ballot – A ballot is like a special piece of paper where you can choose who you want for something, like a leader...
  • ban – A ban is when someone says you are not allowed to do something.
  • banana – A banana is a fruit that is yellow when it's ripe.
  • banana-like – Banana-like means something that looks or feels like a banana.
  • band – A band is a team of musicians who play songs together.
  • bandage – A bandage is a special cloth that you wrap around a cut or scrape on your skin.
  • bandana – A bandana is a square piece of cloth that people wear in different ways, like on their heads or necks.
  • bands – A band is a group of musicians who play songs together.
  • bank – A bank is a building where you can save your money, get money, or borrow money.
  • banner – A banner is a large sign that can be made of cloth or paper.
  • banquet – A banquet is a big meal where many people come together to eat and celebrate.
  • bar – A bar can be a place where adults go to have drinks and talk.
  • barbecue – A barbecue is a fun way to cook food outside.
  • barely – Barely means just a little bit.
  • bark – Bark is the noise that dogs make.
  • barley – Barley is a kind of grain, like rice or wheat.
  • barn – A barn is a large building found on farms.
  • barriers – Barriers are things that block or stop you from doing something.
  • barring – Barring means not allowing something to happen.
  • base – A base is the part of something that supports it.
  • baseball – Baseball is a sport where two teams try to score runs by hitting a ball and running around four bases.
  • bashful – Bashful means feeling shy or not wanting to talk to people.
  • basic – Basic means the most important or simple parts of something.
  • basin – A basin is a low area of land that can hold water.
  • basis – Basis means the main idea or the reason for something.
  • basket – A basket is a kind of container that is usually made from materials like wicker or plastic.
  • basketball – Basketball is a sport where two teams try to score points by shooting a ball through a hoop.
  • bat – A bat is a small animal that flies and is active at night.
  • bath – A bath is when you fill a tub with water and wash yourself.
  • bathing – Bathing is when you wash yourself with water to stay clean.
  • bathroom – A bathroom is a room in your home where you can clean yourself.
  • bathtub – A bathtub is a large container that holds water.
  • battery – A battery is a small object that stores energy.
  • be – 'Be' is a word we use to talk about who we are or what we feel.
  • beach – A beach is a fun place where you can find sand and water.
  • beads – Beads are tiny, colorful pieces that you can string together to make jewelry like necklaces and bracelets.
  • beak – A beak is the pointed part of a bird's face.
  • beaker – A beaker is a container that looks like a tall cup.
  • beam – A beam is a long, strong piece of material, like wood or metal, that helps support buildings or bridges.
  • beanie – A beanie is a cozy hat that fits snugly on your head.
  • bear – A bear is a large animal with thick fur.
  • beast – A beast is usually a big and strong animal, like a lion or a bear.
  • beat – Beat can mean to win against someone in a game or a race.
  • beautiful – Beautiful is a word we use to describe things that are very nice to look at.
  • beautify – Beautify means to make something more beautiful or nicer to look at.
  • bed – A bed is a piece of furniture where you lie down to sleep.
  • bedclothes – Bedclothes are the items like sheets, blankets, and pillows that make your bed comfy.
  • bedding – Bedding is what you use to make your bed comfortable.
  • bedlinen – Bedlinen is the fabric that covers your bed.
  • bedtime – Bedtime is the time you go to sleep at night.
  • bee – A bee is a tiny insect that makes honey and helps flowers grow.
  • beep – A beep is a quick sound that tells you something is happening, like when your phone rings or when a toy...
  • bees – Bees are tiny bugs that fly around and collect nectar from flowers.
  • beeswax – Beeswax is a natural wax made by bees.
  • beetle – A beetle is a type of insect that has a hard outer shell.
  • befoe – 'Before' means something that happens earlier than something else.
  • before – Before is when something happens earlier than something else.
  • beforehand – Beforehand means doing something before another thing happens.
  • befree – 'Befree' means to feel happy and not have any worries.
  • befriend – Befriend means to become friends with someone.
  • begin – Begin means to start doing something.
  • beginning – Beginning is the first part of something.
  • behavior – Behavior means the way you act.
  • behind – Behind means that something is located at the back of another thing.
  • belatedly – Belatedly means doing something late.
  • belay – Belay means to hold something tight so it doesn't fall.
  • belief – Belief means you trust or think something is real, like believing that the sun will come up every day.
  • believe – To believe is to trust that something is real or will happen.
  • belittle – Belittle means to make someone or something seem less important or smaller.
  • bell – A bell is a metal object that makes a ringing sound when you hit it.
  • bellows – Bellows are like big bags that can blow air.
  • belly – The belly is the middle part of your body.
  • belong – Belong means to be included in a group or to have a place where you fit in.
  • belongings – Belongings are all the things that are yours.
  • beloved – Beloved is a word we use for someone who is very special to us, like a family member or a best friend.
  • below – Below means something is underneath or at a lower level.
  • belt – A belt is something you wear around your waist.
  • belts – A belt is a strip of material that you put around your waist.
  • bench – A bench is a type of seat that can hold more than one person.
  • bend – Bend is when you change the shape of something by pushing or pulling it.
  • bendable – Bendable is when something can be twisted or curved without breaking.
  • beneath – Beneath means something is located under or lower than something else.
  • beneficial – Beneficial means something that is good for you or helps you.
  • benefit – A benefit is something that is good for you.
  • benign – Benign means something that is nice or not harmful.
  • bent – Bent means that something is curved or not straight anymore.
  • berry – Berries are tiny fruits that grow on plants.
  • beset – Beset means to be surrounded by something bad or difficult.
  • beside – Beside means being right next to someone or something.
  • besoothe – To besoothe means to make someone feel better when they are sad or hurt.
  • best – Best means the top choice or the one that is better than all the others.
  • better – Better means something is improved or nicer than before.
  • beverage – A beverage is something you drink.
  • beyond – Beyond means something is further away or outside of something else.
  • bickie – A bickie is another word for a cookie.
  • bicycle – A bicycle is a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedaling.
  • big – Big means something that takes up a lot of space or is much larger than other things.
  • bike – A bike is a vehicle with two wheels that you can ride.
  • bill – A bill is a paper that shows how much money you owe for things you bought, like a restaurant meal or a toy.
  • billfold – A billfold is a small wallet where you can keep your money, cards, and sometimes pictures.
  • bin – A bin is a container used to hold things.
  • binary – Binary is a way to count using only two numbers: 0 and 1.
  • bind – To bind means to hold things together tightly.
  • bird – A bird is an animal that has wings and feathers.
  • birds – Birds are creatures with feathers and wings.
  • birth – Birth is the moment when a baby is born.
  • birthday – A birthday is the anniversary of the day you were born.
  • biscuit – A biscuit is a tasty treat that is usually crunchy and can be sweet like chocolate or plain.
  • biscuits – Biscuits are small, baked snacks that can be crunchy or soft.
  • bit – A bit is a small amount of something.
  • bite – A bite is when you use your teeth to chew on something.
  • bits – Bits are tiny pieces of information that help computers understand things.
  • bizarre – Bizarre means something that is very strange or unusual.
  • black – Black is a color that is very dark.
  • blackberry – A blackberry is a type of fruit that looks like a tiny black ball with little bumps.
  • blackboard – A blackboard is a large board that is often black or green.
  • blacken – To blacken means to change the color of something to black.
  • blanket – A blanket is a large piece of fabric that you use to cover yourself when you sleep or relax.
  • blast – A blast is a big noise or a strong wind.
  • blast-off – Blast-off is the moment when a rocket starts its journey into space.
  • blaze – A blaze is a strong and bright fire.
  • blend – Blend means to combine different things so they become one.
  • blended – Blended means to combine different things into one.
  • blessed – Blessed means being really happy and grateful for good things in your life, like family, friends, or a...
  • blessings – Blessings are nice things in our life that we are thankful for.
  • blinds – Blinds are things you put on windows to block sunlight.
  • blink – Blinking is when you shut your eyes for a tiny moment and then open them again.
  • bliss – Bliss is a special kind of happiness.
  • blister – A blister is a small bump on your skin that has liquid inside.
  • block – A block is a square or rectangular piece of material, like wood or plastic.
  • blocked – Blocked means that something is stopping you from doing something.
  • blocks – Blocks are solid pieces, usually made of wood or plastic, that you can use to create different shapes and...
  • blog – A blog is like a special online diary where people write about things they like or what they do.
  • bloom – Bloom is when flowers grow and open up.
  • blossom – Blossom is what we call it when flowers grow and open up.
  • blowy – Blowy is when the wind is strong and makes things move, like leaves or your hair.
  • blue – Blue is one of the colors we see in a rainbow.
  • blueberry – Blueberries are tiny blue fruits that grow on bushes.
  • blunder – A blunder is when you make a big mistake, like spilling your juice or forgetting to do your homework.
  • blunt – Blunt means something that is not sharp.
  • blur – Blur is when you can't see something clearly.
  • blurry – Blurry is when something looks fuzzy or not clear.
  • blush – Blush is when your cheeks turn pink or red.
  • board – A board is a flat surface, like a piece of wood or plastic.
  • boarding – Boarding means getting on something like a bus, train, or airplane.
  • boat – A boat is a vehicle that travels on water.
  • boats – Boats are vehicles that travel on water.
  • body – Your body is made up of different parts like your arms, legs, and head.
  • bogus – Bogus means something that is not real or fake.
  • boil – Boiling is when you heat water until it bubbles and turns into steam.
  • boiled – Boiled is when you heat water until it bubbles and turns into steam.
  • bold – Bold means being brave and not being afraid to do things.
  • boldness – Boldness means being brave and not being afraid to try new things or speak up.
  • bonbon – A bonbon is a type of candy that is usually round and covered in chocolate.
  • bond – A bond is a strong connection between people.
  • bones – Bones are the hard pieces that make up your skeleton.
  • bonus – A bonus is like a special gift or extra treat you get for doing something good, like finishing your...
  • boo – "Boo" is a word we use to scare someone playfully or to make them jump.
  • boo-boo – A boo-boo is a small injury, like a cut or scrape.
  • book – A book is a collection of pages that are bound together.
  • bookhouse – A bookhouse is a special place where you can find lots of books.
  • booklet – A booklet is a small book that has some pages.
  • books – Books are collections of pages with words and pictures.
  • bookshelf – A bookshelf is a tall piece of furniture that has shelves.
  • boom – Boom means a big, loud noise.
  • boot – Boots are special shoes that go up higher on your legs.
  • boots – Boots are a type of footwear that you wear on your feet.