| A | B |
| beget | to produce; to be the parent of |
| begrudge | to resent another's success; to give with reluctance |
| belated | delayed |
| beleaguer | to besiege by encircling; to harass |
| benediction | a blessing |
| beneficiary | one who receives benefits |
| berate | to scold or rebuke severly and at length |
| berserk | in a state of violence or destructive rage |
| bias | a prejudiced view that inhibits impartial judgment |
| bibliophile | a lover of books |