bottle [a container, usually made of glass, to hold liquid] He drank the last bottle of water.
bottom [the lowest part of something] The damaged submarine is still at the bottom of the ocean.
box [something to put things into] Put the old books in that box.
boy [a young male person] The boys played together after school.
boycott [to refuse to take part in or deal with] The farm workers union called for a boycott of vegetables picked by foreign workers.
brain [the control center of thought, emotions and body activity of all creatures] Scientists continue to discover new information about the chemistry of the brain.
brave [having no fear] Leaving home was a brave decision.
bread [a food made from grain] We have bread at every meal.
break [(1) to divide into parts by force; (2) to destroy] The glass broke into many pieces. (1) Years of hard work broke his health, but it did not break his spirit. (2)
breathe [to take air into the body and let it out again] Breathe deeply before you begin your speech.
bridge [a structure built over a waterway, valley or road so people and vehicles can cross from one side to the other] The city needs a new bridge across the river.
brief [(1) short; (2) not long] Many people wish to speak, so please keep your comments brief. (1) The car slowed down briefly, then speeded up. (2)
bright [(1) giving much light; (2) strong and clear in color] Bright sunlight hurts my eyes. (1) The new grass is bright green. (2)
bring [to come with something] Sam will bring Tracy to the party.
broadcast [(1) to send information, stories or music by radio or television; (2) a radio or television program] VOA broadcasts the news in Special English. (1) The Special English broadcast can be heard almost everywhere. (2)
