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A member of a fictional extraterrestrial race of cybernetic organisms that function as a collective hive mind, often used metaphorically to describe a group or entity that absorbs or assimilates others into its own culture or structure.
“The startup was so aggressive in its acquisitions that employees started calling the parent company the Borg.”
An administrative division of a city or town, or a town that has its own municipal government.
“New York City is famously divided into five distinct boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.”
A species of spiral-shaped bacteria (spirochete) that is transmitted by blacklegged ticks and is the primary causative agent of Lyme disease in North America and Europe.
“A tick bite can transmit Borrelia burgdorferi to humans, leading to the development of Lyme disease.”
A small, usually circular fastener used to secure clothing or operate a mechanical device.
“Ele apertou o botão do elevador para subir.”
An insatiable, persistent, or extreme craving or desire, whether for food or for abstract concepts like power, knowledge, or success.
“After weeks of trekking through the wilderness, he developed a bottomless hunger that no single meal could satisfy.”
A main branch of a tree, especially one that is large or spreading.
“The heavy snow caused the pine bough to snap under the pressure.”
A large, detached rock mass, usually rounded by weathering or the action of water.
“The hikers had to climb over a massive boulder to reach the summit.”
To move quickly up, back, or away from a surface after hitting it; to rebound.
“The ball bounced off the wall and rolled into the street.”
A representative at a political convention who is required by party rules or state law to vote for a specific candidate based on the outcome of a primary election or caucus.
“The candidate secured enough bound delegates during the primary season to guarantee the nomination on the first ballot.”
A small shop, especially one that sells fashionable clothes, accessories, or specialized items.
“She spent the afternoon browsing through the local boutique for a unique dress.”
Describing a text, film, or other work that has had parts removed or modified because they are considered offensive, vulgar, or indecent.
“The students were assigned a bowdlerized edition of 'The Canterbury Tales' that omitted the more ribald passages.”
A round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid.
“She ate a warm bowl of oatmeal for breakfast.”
A male person with whom someone has a romantic or sexual relationship.
“She is going to the movies with her boyfriend tonight.”
Plural form of boy; male children or young males.
“The boys played soccer in the backyard until it got dark.”
A device fitted to something, in particular a weak or injured body part, to give support or hold it in position.
“He wore a knee brace after his surgery to stabilize the joint.”