Words That Start With B Flashcards
1
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burlesque
A
An absurd or comically exaggerated imitation of something, especially in a literary or dramatic work; a parody
humor that depends on comic exaggeration or absurdity (“the conversation descended into burlesque”)
A variety show usually incl. striptease.
ORIGIN: French, from Italian ‘burlesco’ from the word ‘burla’ of unknown origin meaning ‘mockery’
2
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baroque
A
highly ornate and extravagant in style
3
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blog
A
-a regularly updated website or web page, typically one run by an individual or small group, that is written in an informal or conversational style.
-add new material to or regularly update a blog.
-write about (an event, situation, topic, etc.) in a blog.
“she blogged the situation” “together, they run the blog”
ORIGIN: weblog
