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An iconic American rock musician known for his energetic stage performances, poetic and socially conscious lyrics, and association with heartland rock.
“Growing up in the 1980s, he listened to endless tracks by Bruce Springsteen.”
A light fog, mist, or haze that obscures visibility, especially one rising from the sea or damp ground.
“A bruma cobria a manhã de outono na serra.”
The past tense and past participle of brush; to have cleaned, smoothed, or arranged something using a brush.
“She brushed her hair until it shone.”
To treat someone with extreme physical violence or cruelty.
“The prisoners claimed they were brutalized by the guards during interrogation.”
Formed, emitted, or contained small spheres of gas or air in a liquid.
“The boiling water bubbled rapidly in the pot.”
Leather made from the skin of a male deer, traditionally used for rugged clothing and footwear.
“The pioneer wore a rugged jacket made of supple buckskin.”
Containing many errors, defects, or technical flaws, especially in computer software.
“The new operating system update was incredibly buggy and caused my computer to crash repeatedly.”
To intentionally design, organize, and foster an environment—either physical or cultural—where employees can perform their professional duties effectively and collaboratively.
“The CEO spent years trying to build a workplace that prioritizes mental health and open communication.”
To deliberately create a specific mood, feeling, or emotional environment in a particular setting or through artistic expression.
“The restaurant used dim lighting and soft jazz to build an atmosphere of intimacy for its diners.”
The mass, magnitude, or size of something, especially when large.
“The sheer bulk of the elephant made it difficult to transport.”
The state or quality of being large, heavy, or taking up a significant amount of space.
“The bulkiness of the winter coat made it difficult for her to move freely.”
A powerful tracked vehicle with a broad, heavy steel blade mounted on the front, used for pushing large quantities of soil, sand, rubble, or other material during construction or demolition work.
“O operador manobrou o bulldozer para nivelar o terreno antes da construção.”
Past tense and past participle of 'bully': to seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce someone perceived as vulnerable.
“He was bullied by older students on the playground.”
A person who uses strength or power to coerce, intimidate, or harm those who are weaker.
“The school bully was finally suspended for harassing younger students.”
The act of seeking to harm, intimidate, or coerce someone perceived as vulnerable, often through repeated aggressive behavior.
“The school implemented a zero-tolerance policy to address the rise in cyber bullying among students.”