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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.”
To talk with excessive pride and self-satisfaction about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.
“He couldn't help but brag about his promotion to all his friends.”
A temporary state of mental confusion, forgetfulness, or an inability to concentrate, often caused by fatigue, stress, or sensory overload.
“I had a moment of brain fading during the presentation and completely forgot my next point.”
The physical weight, volume, or total quantity of biological tissue comprising the brain.
“Researchers are studying how changes in brain mass correlate with cognitive decline in aging populations.”
An abnormal mass of tissue in which some brain cells grow and multiply uncontrollably, potentially interfering with normal brain function.
“The patient underwent an MRI scan to determine the size and location of the brain tumor.”
Lacking intelligence, common sense, or careful thought; foolish or stupid.
“It was a brainless decision to drive through the flooded road without checking the depth.”
Cooked by first browning in fat and then simmering slowly in a small amount of liquid in a covered vessel.
“The chef served a tender braised short rib with a rich red wine reduction.”
A theoretical average pressure calculated by dividing the brake power of an internal combustion engine by the displacement volume and the number of power strokes per cycle, used as a standard metric to compare engine performance regardless of size.
“Engineers use brake mean effective pressure to compare the efficiency of different engine designs independent of their displacement.”
A prickly scrambling shrub, especially a blackberry or other wild shrub of the rose family.
“The hikers had to push their way through a dense thicket of brambles.”
To diverge or separate from a main path, road, or central line of development.
“The hiking trail will branch off to the left near the old oak tree.”