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in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner; in a very direct and blunt way
"The prisoners were treated brutally by the guards."
A male deer; also to resist or oppose strongly.
"The horse began to buck wildly as the rider tried to hold on."
An undeveloped or immature flower before it opens
"The rose bud will bloom into a beautiful flower in a few days."
a large wild ox with heavy horns; American bison
"The buffalo grazed peacefully in the meadow."
Something that lessens or absorbs the impact of a shock; to act as a protective barrier.
"The organization acts as a buffer between workers and management."
A meal where guests serve themselves from a variety of dishes arranged on a table; also means to strike repeatedly (as a verb).
"We enjoyed a large buffet at the wedding reception."
The mass or large size of something; to gain mass or volume.
"He bought rice in bulk to save money."
A small, metal projectile fired from a gun.
"The soldier loaded a bullet into his rifle."
A protective bar at the front or back of a vehicle; also used to describe something unusually large or successful.
"The farmer celebrated a bumper harvest this year."
having an uneven surface; rough; jolting
"The bumpy road made the car ride very uncomfortable."
a collection of things or quantity of material tied or wrapped up together
"The mailman delivered a bundle of letters to our house."
a reinforced underground shelter; to place or store something in a protected place
"They hid in a bunker during the air raid."
a heavy load, especially one that is difficult to carry
"The financial burden was too heavy for him to bear."
An office or agency that provides services or manages specific duties.
"The travel bureau helped them plan their vacation."
A system of administration marked by official rules, procedures, and hierarchy.
"Starting a new business often involves dealing with a lot of bureaucracy."
the act of placing a dead body into the ground.
"The burial ceremony took place in the afternoon."
A place where a dead body is buried.
"The burial site of the martyrs was near the riverbank."
The area of finance that deals with sources of funding and the capital structure of corporations.
"Effective business finance enhances profitability."
The achievement of desired outcomes in business operations, typically measured by profitability, growth, and sustainability.
"Innovation drives business success."
As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.
"The police busted the gang last night."
to hit or push with the head or horns; the end part of something, especially a cigarette
"The goat butted the fence with its horns."
The total number of butterflies in a particular area or ecosystem.
"The butterfly population is declining due to habitat loss."
