Vocabulaires

a small booklet or pamphlet containing information or advertising

A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.

A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.

To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.

past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor

damaged or not working properly

a person who buys and sells things for others as a middleman, especially in financial or property deals

A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.

A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.

a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications

inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs

either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs

a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals

a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing

to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time

As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something

a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping

a male sibling

The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests

the part of the face above the eyes; forehead

To intimidate or bully someone into doing something

of a color produced by mixing red, yellow, and black

having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown

To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store

a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.

As a noun: an injury appearing as a purple or blue mark on the skin; As a verb: to injure without breaking the skin

to spread a rumor or report widely

the worst part or main impact of something unpleasant

A tool with bristles for cleaning, painting, or grooming; to clean, arrange, or apply with a brush.

abrupt or blunt in manner or speech, often seen as rude

in a blunt, abrupt, or rude manner

extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling

extreme cruelty or violence; savage or inhumane treatment

to treat someone with extreme violence or cruelty; to make something harsh or cruel

in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way

a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement

a pirate, especially one active in the Caribbean during the 17th and 18th centuries

A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.

a round open container with a handle, used for carrying liquids or other things

Relating to the pleasant aspects of the countryside and country life.

An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens

a close friend or companion, used informally

To move slightly; to change one’s opinion or position.

An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time; to plan expenses and income.

A fan or enthusiast; also to polish or shine something.

a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison

Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.

A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).

A ridiculous but amusing person; a clown or jester.

Foolish or ridiculous behavior intended to amuse.