Vocabulary Cards
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C2 noun
brogan
Meaning
A heavy, sturdy shoe, often made of leather.
Example
The farmer wore old brogans while working in the field.
C2 noun
brogue
Meaning
A strong outdoor shoe; also a marked accent, especially Irish or Scottish.
Example
He bought a pair of stylish brogues for the wedding.
C1 verb
broil
Meaning
To cook food by direct heat, usually under a grill or over a fire.
Example
She broiled the chicken until it was golden brown.
A2 verb; adjective
broke
Meaning
past tense of break; having no money or being financially poor
Example
I broke my phone last night and now I’m completely broke.
A2 adjective
Broken
Meaning
damaged; not working; fractured
Example
The broken window needs to be replaced immediately.
B2 noun
Broker
Meaning
a person who buys and sells goods or assets for others; an intermediary
Example
The stock broker helped me invest my money wisely.
C1 noun
brokerage
Meaning
A firm that acts as an intermediary between buyers and sellers, often charging a fee.
Example
The real estate brokerage helped them find a new home.
C2 noun
bromide
Meaning
A trite or unoriginal idea or remark; also a chemical compound of bromine.
Example
His speech was full of old bromides about hard work.
C2 noun
bromine
Meaning
a dark red, dense, toxic liquid element used in making dyes, flame retardants, and medications
Example
Bromine is commonly used in water treatment chemicals.
C1 noun
bronchitis
Meaning
inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with acute bronchitis.
C2 noun
bronchus
Meaning
either of the two main branches of the trachea that lead directly into the lungs
Example
The left bronchus carries air into the left lung.
B2 noun
bronze
Meaning
a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
Example
The statue was made of solid bronze.
B2 noun
brooch
Meaning
a decorative jewelry pin that is attached to clothing
Example
She wore a beautiful silver brooch on her jacket.
C1 verb
brood
Meaning
to think deeply about something that makes one unhappy; also, a group of young birds hatched at the same time
Example
He sat alone, brooding over his failures.
C1 noun/verb
brook
Meaning
As a noun: a small natural stream; As a verb: to tolerate or endure something
Example
The village was built near a clear brook.
B2 noun
Broom
Meaning
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
Example
She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch.
A1 noun
brother
Meaning
a male sibling
Example
My brother is two years older than me.
B2 noun
brotherhood
Meaning
The relationship between brothers; an association of people with common interests
Example
The soldiers shared a strong sense of brotherhood.
B2 noun
brow
Meaning
the part of the face above the eyes; forehead
Example
She wiped the sweat from her brow.
C2 verb
browbeat
Meaning
To intimidate or bully someone into doing something
Example
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness.
A1 adjective
Brown
Meaning
having the color of earth or wood; dark colored
Example
She has beautiful brown eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.
B2 adjective
Brownish
Meaning
having a color somewhat like brown; tending toward brown
Example
The old paper had a brownish tint from age.
B1 verb
browse
Meaning
To look at or skim through casually, especially online or in a store
Example
She likes to browse books in the library.
A2 noun
browser
Meaning
a software application for accessing information on the World Wide Web.
Example
I use a web browser to search for information online.