List 7 Flashcards
Blunder
N. error
Blurt
V. Utter impulsively
Bluster
V. Blow in heavy gusts, threaten emptily, bully
Bode
V. Foreshadow, portend
Bogus
Adj. counterfeit , not authentic
Bohemian
Adj. Unconventional (in artistic way)
Boisterous
Adj. violent, rough, noisy
Bolster
V. Support, reinforce
Bolt
N. door bar, fastening pin or screw, length of fabric
Bolt
V. Dash or dart off, fasten (a door), gobble down
Bombardment
N. attack with missiles
Bombastic
Adj. pompous, using inflated language
Booming
Adj. deep and resonant, flooring, thriving
Boon
N. blessing, benefit
Boorish
Adj. rude, insensitive
Boundless
Adj. unlimited , vast
Bountiful
Adj. abundant, graciously generous
Bourgeois
Adj.n. middle class, selfishly materialistic, dully conventional
Bovine
Adj. cowlike, placid and dull
Bowdlerize
V. Expurgate
Boycott
V. Refrain from buying or using
Braggart
N. boaster
Brandish
V. Wave around, flourish
Bravado
N. swagger, assumed air of defiance
Brawn
N. muscular strength , sturdiness
Brazen
Adj. insolent
Breach
N. breaking of contract or duty, fissure or gap
Breadth
N. width, extent
Brevity
N. conciseness
Brindled
Adj. tawny or grayish with streaks or spots
Bristling
Adj. rising like bristles, showing irritation
Brittle
Adj. easily broken, difficult
Broach
V. Introduce, open up