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Describing Words — Lesson 77

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brackish

ˈbrækɪʃ

Murky and slightly salty water mixed with sediment — some fish can survive in brackish water.

The water in the estuary was brackish and unsuitable for drinking.

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brainless

ˈbreɪnləs

Silly, foolish, or not thinking sensibly, like using a fork for soup — that was a brainless decision.

That was a brainless decision.

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brainy

ˈbreɪni

Clever, wise, and intelligent, like a studious owl on books — she's the most brainy person in our class.

My sister is really brainy - she always gets top grades.

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brash

bræʃ

Audacious, loud, and fearless to the point of being impolite — his brash comments at the meeting offended several colleagues.

His brash comments at the meeting offended several colleagues.

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brashly

bræʃli

In a cheeky, cheeky, and cheekily bold or rude manner — he brashly walked into the room without knocking.

He brashly interrupted the meeting to share his opinion.

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brassy

ˈbræsi

Resembling brass in appearance, golden-yellow, or loud and piercing — his brassy voice carried across the room.

She wore a brassy necklace that caught the light.

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bravely

ˈbreɪvli

Showing courage without fear when facing heights or challenges — he bravely defended his friend against the bullies.

She bravely faced her fears and spoke in front of the crowd.

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braver

ˈbreɪvər

Having more courage than another or facing something scary with more spirit — she was braver than I expected.

She was braver than I expected.

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bravest

ˈbreɪ.vəst

The most courageous and daring in a group or when facing danger — audacious explorers.

Audacious explorers

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brawny

ˈbrɑːni

Strong, muscular, and powerful, able to carry heavy loads effortlessly — she was impressed by his brawny arms.

The brawny man easily lifted the heavy crate.

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brazenly

ˈbreɪzənli

Acting boldly and shamelessly without guilt or caring who sees — he brazenly claimed credit for someone else's work.

She brazenly ignored all the rules and walked right in.

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breakneck

ˈbreɪknek

Dangerously fast and exciting, like a speeding race car — the film has a breakneck pace from start to finish.

They drove at breakneck speed through the narrow streets.

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