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Describing Words — Lesson 79
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briskly
ˈbrɪskli
Walking or jogging quickly and energetically with a happy dog — he briskly walked through the market.
She walked briskly to catch the train.
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broadband
ˈbrɔdbænd
High-speed internet connection carrying multiple signals into a home — do you have broadband at home?
Do you have broadband at home?
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broader
ˈbrɔdər
Having a greater width or opening up wider across a path — the road is broader than the path.
The road is broader than the path.
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broadest
ˈbrɔ.dɪst
The widest bridge across a river with the most space to cross — a broad political stance.
A broad political stance
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broadly
ˈbrɔdli
Widely and comprehensively covering many different animals or things — broadly speaking, the project was a success.
Broadly speaking, the project was a success.
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bromic
ˈbroʊmɪk
Relating to or containing the chemical element bromine, a reddish liquid — chemists studied the bromic properties of the new molecule.
Bromic acid is a strong oxidizing agent used in organic synthesis.
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bronchial
ˈbrɑːŋkiəl
Relating to the airway branches leading into the lungs for breathing — the patient has a bronchial infection.
The patient has a bronchial infection.
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brotherly
ˈbrʌðərli
Affectionate, supportive, and kind, like two caring brothers walking together — he gave me a brotherly hug.
He gave me a brotherly hug.
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brownish
ˈbraʊnɪʃ
Having a warm tint or shade of brown color, like a furry puppy — she has brownish hair.
The walls are brownish.
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brusque
brʌsk
Abrupt, brief, and blunt in conversation without small talk — the manager's brusque tone surprised everyone in the meeting.
Her brusque manner made her seem unfriendly to new colleagues.
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brusquely
ˈbrʌskli
Handing something over or answering in a quick, dismissive, sharp manner — she told him brusquely to leave the room.
She told him brusquely to leave the room.
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brutal
ˈbruː.təl
Harsh, intimidating, and violently overpowering — the brutal murder shocked the entire community.
The brutal murder shocked the entire community.
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