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boisterous, adj

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noisy, energetic, and cheerful

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bolster, vt, c

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[noun] 1.a long, thick pillow that is placed under other pillows for support. 2.a part on a vehicle or tool providing structural support or reducing friction. [verb][with object]1.support or strengthen 2.provide (a seat) with padded support

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bolt, vi, s

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[noun] 1.a large metal pin, in particular. 2.a short, heavy arrow shot from a crossbow. 3.a jagged white flash of lightning. [verb] fasten with a bolt, in particular

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bombard, vt

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attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles

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bombastic, adj

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high-sounding but with little meaning; inflated

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bondage, u

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he state of being a slave

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bonus, c

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a sum of money added to a person’s wages as a reward for good performance

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boom, c, s, vi

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[noun] a loud, deep, resonant sound. [verb] make a loud, deep, resonant sound.

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boon, s

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1 [usually in singular] a thing that is helpful or beneficial
2 archaic a favour or request.

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boorish, adj

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rough and bad-mannered; coarse

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boost, vt, c

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[verb] help or encourage (something) to increase or improve. [noun] a source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement.

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bore, vt, c

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[verb][with object] make (a hole) in something with a tool or by digging.[no object] (of an athlete or racehorse) push another competitor out of the way. [noun] the hollow part inside a gun barrel or other tube.

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botanical, adj

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relating to botany

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botany, u

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the scientific study of the physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance of plants.

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botch, vt

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carry out (a task) badly or carelessly

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boundary, c

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a line which marks the limits of an area; a dividing line

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bounteous, adj

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generously given or giving; bountiful

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bountiful, adj

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large in quantity; abundant

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bounty, c, u

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a sum paid for killing or capturing a person or animal.

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bouquet, c

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an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony.

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brace, vt

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[noun] a device fitted to something, in particular a weak or injured part of the body, to give support. [verb][with object] make (a structure) stronger or firmer with wood, iron, or other forms of support:

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brag, vi

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say something in a boastful manner

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brainy, adj

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having or showing intelligence

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braise, vt

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[with object] fry (food) lightly and then stew it slowly in a closed container

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brandish, adj

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[with object] wave or flourish (something, especially a weapon) as a threat or in anger or excitement

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brash, adj

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self-assertive in a rude, noisy, or overbearing way

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brawl, vi, c

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[noun] a rough or noisy fight or quarrel. [verb][no object] fight or quarrel in a rough or noisy way.

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brawn, u

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physical strength in contrast to intelligence

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brazen, adj

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bold and without shame

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breach, vt, u

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[verb] dress (a boy) in breeches after he has been in petticoats since birth. [noun] the part of a cannon behind the bore

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breed, vi, c

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(of animals) mate and then produce offspring. a stock of animals or plants within a species having a distinctive appearance and typically having been developed by deliberate selection.

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brevity, u

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shortness of time

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brew, vt, vi, c

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[with object] make (beer) by soaking, boiling, and fermentation. make (tea or coffee) by mixing it with hot water. [no object] (of an unwelcome event or situation) begin to develop

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briefing, c

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a meeting for giving information or instructions

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brigade, c

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a subdivision of an army, typically consisting of a small number of infantry battalions and/or other units and forming part of a division

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brim, c, vi

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[noun] the projecting edge around the bottom of a hat. the upper edge or lip of a cup, bowl, or other container. [verb] be full to the point of overflowing.

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brink, c

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the extreme edge of land before a steep slope or a body or water

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brisk, c

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active and energetic.showing a wish to deal with things quickly; slightly brusque. (of wind or the weather) cold but pleasantly invigorating.

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brittle, adj

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hard but liable to break easily

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brochure, c

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a small book or magazine containing pictures and information about a product or service:

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broil, vt

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cook (meat or fish) by exposure to direct heat

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broker, c, vt

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[noun] a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others. [verb] arrange or negotiate (an agreement)

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bronze, u, vt

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[noun]a yellowish-brown alloy of copper with up to one-third tin. [verb] make (a person or part of the body) suntanned

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brood, vi, c

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[noun] a family of birds or other young animals produced at one hatching or birth. [verb] [no object] think deeply about something that makes one unhappy, angry, or worried

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broth, u

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soup consisting of meat or vegetables cooked in stock, sometimes thickened with barley or other cereals

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bruise, c, vt

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[noun] an injury appearing as an area of discoloured skin on the body, caused by a blow or impact rupturing underlying blood vessels. [verb] (often as adjective bruised) inflict a bruise on (someone or something)

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brusque, adj

A

abrupt or offhand in speech or manner

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brutal, adj

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savagely violent

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brute, c, adj

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[noun] a savagely violent man or animal. [adj] unreasoning and animal-like.

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bucolic, adj

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relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life

51
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buffer, c ,vt

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[noun] a person or thing that reduces a shock or that forms a barrier between incompatible or antagonistic people or things. [verb]

52
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bulge, c, vi

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[noun]a rounded swelling which distorts an otherwise flat surface. [verb] swell or protrude to an incongruous extent

53
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bulk, s, vt

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[noun] the mass or size of something large. [verb] treat (a product) so that its quantity appears greater than it is.

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bulky, adj

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taking up much space; large and unwieldy

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bully, vt, c

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[noun] a person who uses strength or influence to harm or intimidate those who are weaker. [verb] use superior strength or influence to intimidate (someone), typically to force them to do something

56
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bulwark, c

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a defensive wall

57
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bumptious, adj

A

irritatingly self-assertive

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bungle, vt

A

carry out (a task) clumsily or incompetently

59
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bunker, c

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a reinforced underground shelter, typically for use in wartime.

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buoyant, adj

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cheerful and optimistic

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bureaucrat, adj

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an official in a government department, in particular one perceived as being concerned with procedural correctness at the expense of people’s needs

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bureaucracy, c, c

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a system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives

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bureaucratic, adj

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relating to a system of government in which most of the important decisions are taken by state officials rather than by elected representatives

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burgeon, vi

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begin to grow or increase rapidly; flourish

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burly, adj

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(of a person) large and strong; heavily built

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burrow, c, vi

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[noun] a hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, especially a rabbit, as a dwellin. [verb] (of an animal) make a hole or tunnel, typically for use as a dwelling.

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bust, c, adj, vi

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a sculpture of a person’s head, shoulders, and chest

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buttress, c, vt

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[noun] a structure of stone or brick built against a wall to strengthen or support it. [verb] provide (a building or structure) with buttresses

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bypass, vt, c

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[noun]a road passing round a town or its centre to provide an alternative route for through traffic. [verb] go past or round.

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byword, c

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a person or thing cited as a notable and outstanding example or embodiment of something

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