balm sweet-smelling oil; smth giving peace of mind; consolation

banal uninteresting

band flat, thin strip of material; group; range of frequences

barrage artificial obstacle built across a river

barren not good enough, unable to have young ones, without value

bask in enjoy warmth and light

be irreconcilable cannot be brought into harmony

belligerent (person, nation) waging war

belligerently waging war

bend cause smth to be out of a straight line

benevolence wish or activity in doing good

biased prejudice

bigot stubborn, narrow-minded person

blandishment flattery, coaxing

blandness polite manner, comforting, uninteresting

blithe gay and joyous

blueprint plan, scheme, photographic print

boggle be alarmed, hesitate, amazed

bogus sham, counterfeit, not genuine

bolster give greatly needed support

braid strands of hair woven together, smth edging sloth or garments

breach opening, broken place, breaking

brisk active, lively

brisket breast of an animal

brittle easily broken

broach begin discussion of, veer

burgeon put out leaves, begin to grow