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June 3
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14
English
Graduate
06/03/2006

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Term
BREACH
Definition
act of breaking, violation

"The breach between the two people lasted for over a week."
Term
BRIGAND
Definition
bandit, outlaw

"The brigand took the train hostage."
Term
BROACH
Definition
to mention or suggest for the first time

"He will broach his opinion, one that will surely shock all."
Term
BROMIDE
Definition
a dull, commonplace person or idea

"The bromide idea was trite and boring."
Term
BRUSQUE
Definition
rough and abrupt in manner

"His brusque mannerisms were very rough."
Term
BUFFET (v)
Definition
to strike, hit

"He will buffet you if you insult him."
Term
BULWARK
Definition
defense wall; anything serving as defense

"All the soldiers will be stationed behioned the bulwark."
Term
BURGEON
Definition
to sprout or flourish

"You'll see: after the rain the entire hill will burgeon with new sprouts."
Term
BURLY
Definition
brawny, husky

"The burly athlete was very husky,"
Term
BURNISH
Definition
to polish, make smooth and bright

"He would always burnish the trophy."
Term
BURSAR
Definition
treasurer

"The bursar is in charge of the money."
Term
BUTT
Definition
person or thing that is object of ridicule

"Because he was wearing the 80s shirt, he was the butt of the night."
Term
BUTTRESS (v)
Definition
to reinforce or support

"Please buttress this windowpane - I am afraid of it collapsing."
Term
BYWAY
Definition
back or side road

"During rush-hour, the byway is the quickest route home."
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