Brute-n
1-somebody who is very cruel, ruthless, or insensitive
2-an animal other than a human being (literary)
adj
1-purely physical or instinctive, rather than intellectual or reasoned
2-displaying extreme cruelty and savagery
3-unremitingly harsh or severe
4-used to describe behavior, actions, or instincts that are considered crude, especially those prompted by physical desire and hunger
5-relating or belonging to lower animals, as opposed to human beings
Synonyms
beast
creature
monster
animal
Friday, April 30, 2010
Brusque
Brusque-adj
abrubt, blunt, or curt in manner or speech
Synonyms
abrubt
curt
offhand
rough
brisk
gruff
civil (antonym)
abrubt, blunt, or curt in manner or speech
Synonyms
abrubt
curt
offhand
rough
brisk
gruff
civil (antonym)
Bruiser
Bruiser-n
a large, strong man or youth, for example, a boxer, body guard, bar bouncer, or football player (informal)
a large, strong man or youth, for example, a boxer, body guard, bar bouncer, or football player (informal)
Browbeat
Browbeat-vt
to bully or intimidate somebody sternly
Synonyms
badger
bully
cudgel
dragoon
nage
twist somebody's arm
push
pester
threaten force
coerce
to bully or intimidate somebody sternly
Synonyms
badger
bully
cudgel
dragoon
nage
twist somebody's arm
push
pester
threaten force
coerce
Brogue (2)
Brogue-n
1-see wing tip
2- a simple heavy untanned shoe formerly worn in Ireland and Scotland
1-see wing tip
2- a simple heavy untanned shoe formerly worn in Ireland and Scotland
Brogue (1)
Brogue-n
a regional accent, especially the accent of Irish people speaking English
Synonyms
pronunciation
inflection
intonation
tone of voice
enunciation
drawl
twang
burr
a regional accent, especially the accent of Irish people speaking English
Synonyms
pronunciation
inflection
intonation
tone of voice
enunciation
drawl
twang
burr
Brocade
Brocade-n
a heavy fabric of silk, cotton, or wool woven with a raised design, often using metallic threads
vt
to weave fabric with a raised design
a heavy fabric of silk, cotton, or wool woven with a raised design, often using metallic threads
vt
to weave fabric with a raised design
Brigantine
Brigantine-n
a two-masted sailing ship with square-rigged sails on the foremost and fore-and-aft sails on the mainmast
a two-masted sailing ship with square-rigged sails on the foremost and fore-and-aft sails on the mainmast
Bridle
Bridle-n
1-a set of leather straps fitted to a horse's head and incorporating the bit and the reins
2-something that acts as a control or restraint
v
1-(vt) to provide a horse with a bridle
2-(vi) to react with slight anger or indignation, sometimes by rearing the head
3-(vt) to show restraint in expressing a feeling or control or in curbing something
Synonyms
bristle
get angry
become annoyed
become indignant
prickle
get your hackles up
1-a set of leather straps fitted to a horse's head and incorporating the bit and the reins
2-something that acts as a control or restraint
v
1-(vt) to provide a horse with a bridle
2-(vi) to react with slight anger or indignation, sometimes by rearing the head
3-(vt) to show restraint in expressing a feeling or control or in curbing something
Synonyms
bristle
get angry
become annoyed
become indignant
prickle
get your hackles up
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Brickbat
Brickbat-n
1-harshly unfavorable criticism
2-a broken fragment of something hard, for example, a piece of brick, used as a missile
Synonyms
insult
criticism
flak
insinuation
suggestion
comment
1-harshly unfavorable criticism
2-a broken fragment of something hard, for example, a piece of brick, used as a missile
Synonyms
insult
criticism
flak
insinuation
suggestion
comment
Brevity
Brevity-n
1-shortness in time
2-the economical use of words in speech or writing
Synonyms
shortness
briefness
consciousness
succinctness
concision
pithiness
terseness
length (antonym)
1-shortness in time
2-the economical use of words in speech or writing
Synonyms
shortness
briefness
consciousness
succinctness
concision
pithiness
terseness
length (antonym)
Brethren
(archaic) plural of brother
npl
1-members of the same family, group, class, or community (literary or humorous)
2-the members, especialloy men, of a particular church or other religious group, especially a Protestant Christian denomination (archaic or literery)
npl
1-members of the same family, group, class, or community (literary or humorous)
2-the members, especialloy men, of a particular church or other religious group, especially a Protestant Christian denomination (archaic or literery)
Breaker (1)
Breaker-n
1-see circuit breaker
2-a large, usually white-capped, wave that is cresting or breaking, especially onto the shore
3-somebody who does breakdancing (slang)
4-something, for example, a machine, that is used to crush or break up rocks, fibers, or other substances
5-somebody who trains horses so that they can be ridden
interj
used by CB radio operators to announce that they are beginning to transmit on a channel
Synonyms
wave roller
surf
tide
tidal wave
1-see circuit breaker
2-a large, usually white-capped, wave that is cresting or breaking, especially onto the shore
3-somebody who does breakdancing (slang)
4-something, for example, a machine, that is used to crush or break up rocks, fibers, or other substances
5-somebody who trains horses so that they can be ridden
interj
used by CB radio operators to announce that they are beginning to transmit on a channel
Synonyms
wave roller
surf
tide
tidal wave
Breadth
Breadth-n
1-the distance or measurement of something, from one side to the other
2-a standardized width that something, especially fabric, is produced or available in, or a piece of fabric in a standardized width
3-the extent of something, especially when it is impressively great
4-an open and tolerant view of life and the world
Synonyms
width
span
wideness
extent
size
girth
length (antonym)
1-the distance or measurement of something, from one side to the other
2-a standardized width that something, especially fabric, is produced or available in, or a piece of fabric in a standardized width
3-the extent of something, especially when it is impressively great
4-an open and tolerant view of life and the world
Synonyms
width
span
wideness
extent
size
girth
length (antonym)
Breech
Breech-v
1-(vt) to break down an obstruction to allow something to pass through it
2-(vt) to go beyone a target or limit
3-(vt) to fail to obey, keep, or preserve something, for example, a law or trust
4-(vi) to leap above the surface of the water (refers to whales)
n
1-a hole in something that is caused by something else forcing its way through
2-a gap that results when something or somebody leaves
3-a failure to obey, keep, preserve something, for example, a law, a trust, or a promise
4-a breakdown in friendly relations
5-a leap out of the water by a whale
Synonyms
break
violate
contravene
infringe
commit a breech
fall foul of
honor (antonym)
1-(vt) to break down an obstruction to allow something to pass through it
2-(vt) to go beyone a target or limit
3-(vt) to fail to obey, keep, or preserve something, for example, a law or trust
4-(vi) to leap above the surface of the water (refers to whales)
n
1-a hole in something that is caused by something else forcing its way through
2-a gap that results when something or somebody leaves
3-a failure to obey, keep, preserve something, for example, a law, a trust, or a promise
4-a breakdown in friendly relations
5-a leap out of the water by a whale
Synonyms
break
violate
contravene
infringe
commit a breech
fall foul of
honor (antonym)
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Bray (2)
Bray-vt
1-to crush something to a fine powder or consistency
2-to spread ink in a thin layer on a surface
1-to crush something to a fine powder or consistency
2-to spread ink in a thin layer on a surface
Brazen
Brazen-adj
1-showing or expressing boldness and complete lack of shame
2-with an unpleasantly loud and resonant sound
3-made of brass or resembling it, especially in color or hardness (literary)
Synonyms
bold
barefaced
shameless
brash
unabashed
blatent
bald-faced
audacious
forward
discreet (antonym)
1-showing or expressing boldness and complete lack of shame
2-with an unpleasantly loud and resonant sound
3-made of brass or resembling it, especially in color or hardness (literary)
Synonyms
bold
barefaced
shameless
brash
unabashed
blatent
bald-faced
audacious
forward
discreet (antonym)
Bray (1)
Bray-n
1-the sound a donkey makes
2-a harsh high-pitched rasping voice or laugh
v
1-(vi) to make the sound a donkey makes
2-(vti) to speak, laugh, or say something in a harsh, high-pitched rasping voice
1-the sound a donkey makes
2-a harsh high-pitched rasping voice or laugh
v
1-(vi) to make the sound a donkey makes
2-(vti) to speak, laugh, or say something in a harsh, high-pitched rasping voice
Brawn
Brawn-n
1-very strong muscles, especially on the arms and legs
2-physical strength, especially as opposed to intellectual power
3-see head cheese
Synonyms
strength
muscle
muscles
brute force
power
physique
1-very strong muscles, especially on the arms and legs
2-physical strength, especially as opposed to intellectual power
3-see head cheese
Synonyms
strength
muscle
muscles
brute force
power
physique
Bavura
Bravura-n
1-a great skill that is shown when something artistic is done in an exciting or innovative way
2-showy style or behavior
adj
displaying or requiring great artistic skill and style
Synonyms
brilliant
magnificent
exceptional
dazzling
outstanding
superlative
virtuoso
unexceptional (antonym)
1-a great skill that is shown when something artistic is done in an exciting or innovative way
2-showy style or behavior
adj
displaying or requiring great artistic skill and style
Synonyms
brilliant
magnificent
exceptional
dazzling
outstanding
superlative
virtuoso
unexceptional (antonym)
Brash (1)
Brash-adj
1-self-assertive in an aggressive or rude way
2-acting or made in a hasty or impulsive fashion
Synonyms
hasty
impetuous
rash
foolhardy
slapdash
hurried
impatient
slow (antonym)
1-self-assertive in an aggressive or rude way
2-acting or made in a hasty or impulsive fashion
Synonyms
hasty
impetuous
rash
foolhardy
slapdash
hurried
impatient
slow (antonym)
Braggart
Braggart-n
somebody who talks immodestly, shamelessly, or with excessive pride about his or her achievements or possessions
somebody who talks immodestly, shamelessly, or with excessive pride about his or her achievements or possessions
Brackish
Brackish-adj
somewhat salty, especially from being a mixutre of resh and salt water
Synonyms
salty
salt
briny
somewhat salty, especially from being a mixutre of resh and salt water
Synonyms
salty
salt
briny
Braggadocio
Braggadocio-n
1-empty boasting and swaggering slef-aggrandizement
2-somebody who makes overblown claims or empty boasts
1-empty boasting and swaggering slef-aggrandizement
2-somebody who makes overblown claims or empty boasts
Bracket
Bracket-n
1-an L-shaped structure that is attached to a wall to hold up something, for example, a shelf or speaker
2-a shelf that usually has an integral part that attaches to the wall as its support and can sometimes be swiveled
3-either one of a pair of symbols, [ ], used in keying or printing to indicate the insertion of special commentary, such as that made by an editor
Also called square bracket
U.K. term square bracket
4-U.K. (often used in plural) see parenthesis
5. a section of a population or group that falls within specific defined limits
vt
1-to attach brackets to something, especially a wall, or to support something with brackets
2-to put something, especially text or a mathematical equation, inside brackets
3-to group or class things or people together, usually because they are similar in some way
Synonyms
group
set
range
cohort
band
collection
category
grade
rank
sort
kind
1-an L-shaped structure that is attached to a wall to hold up something, for example, a shelf or speaker
2-a shelf that usually has an integral part that attaches to the wall as its support and can sometimes be swiveled
3-either one of a pair of symbols, [ ], used in keying or printing to indicate the insertion of special commentary, such as that made by an editor
Also called square bracket
U.K. term square bracket
4-U.K. (often used in plural) see parenthesis
5. a section of a population or group that falls within specific defined limits
vt
1-to attach brackets to something, especially a wall, or to support something with brackets
2-to put something, especially text or a mathematical equation, inside brackets
3-to group or class things or people together, usually because they are similar in some way
Synonyms
group
set
range
cohort
band
collection
category
grade
rank
sort
kind
Bracken
Bracken-n
a large fern, common in most temperate and tropical regions, with extensive underground stems and large triangular fronds. Latin name: Pteridium aquilinum
Also called brake
a large fern, common in most temperate and tropical regions, with extensive underground stems and large triangular fronds. Latin name: Pteridium aquilinum
Also called brake
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Bout-n
Bout-n
1-a temporary or short-lived attack of illness, usually a common and not very serious illness
2-a short time spent doing something, often something considered distasteful
3-a boxing or wrestling match
Synonyms
short period
attack
short time
fit
session
stretch
spell
stint
1-a temporary or short-lived attack of illness, usually a common and not very serious illness
2-a short time spent doing something, often something considered distasteful
3-a boxing or wrestling match
Synonyms
short period
attack
short time
fit
session
stretch
spell
stint
Bourgeoisie
Bourgeoisie-n
1-the social class that, according to Marxist theory, owns the means of producing wealth and exploits the working class
2-affluent middle-class people characterized as conventional, conservative, or materialistic in outlook
1-the social class that, according to Marxist theory, owns the means of producing wealth and exploits the working class
2-affluent middle-class people characterized as conventional, conservative, or materialistic in outlook
Bourgeois
Bourgeoius-adj
1-according to Marxist theory, relating to the social class that owns most of the wealth and is regarded as exploiting the working class
2-typical of affluent middle-class people, who are often characterized as conventional, conservative, or materialistic in outlook
n
1-in Marxist analysis, a member of the bourgeois social class
2-somebody with bourgeois outlook
1-according to Marxist theory, relating to the social class that owns most of the wealth and is regarded as exploiting the working class
2-typical of affluent middle-class people, who are often characterized as conventional, conservative, or materialistic in outlook
n
1-in Marxist analysis, a member of the bourgeois social class
2-somebody with bourgeois outlook
Boulevard
Boulevard-n
1-a wide st reet, especially one lined by trees (often used in place names)
2-Midwestern U.S. ground between the lands of a divided highway
Synonyms
avenue
road
thoroughfare drive
concourse
1-a wide st reet, especially one lined by trees (often used in place names)
2-Midwestern U.S. ground between the lands of a divided highway
Synonyms
avenue
road
thoroughfare drive
concourse
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