noun

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Bad / Dangerous

brinkmanship - The art or practice of pursuing a dangerous policy to the limits of safety before stopping, typically in politics

At the height of the Cold War, both sides engaged in a risky brinkmanship that nearly cost millions of lives.

verb

See noun

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Good / Smart

Url

brainstorm - To think of ideas quickly and freely, often in a group.

Let’s brainstorm to think of some marketing ideas for our new product.

adjective

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Bad / Hurt

brutal - Savagely violent

Lions are known for their brutal behavior against helpless gazelles.

verb

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Bad / Attack

Url

brainwash - To change someone’s thoughts or opinions through constant influence.

The retired man spent so much time watching social media, and he was totally brainwashed about what is going on in the world.

noun

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Good / Energy

boost - A source of help or encouragement leading to increase or improvement

When he woke up after only a few hours of sleep, Mike knew he needed a cup of coffee to give him a boost.

noun

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Good / Big

Url

bonus - A reward or benefit added to a purchase or experience.

The movie had a bonus scene after the credits that surprised the audience.

noun

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Bad / Unfriendly

brat - A child, typically a badly behaved one

Felicia couldn't handle the screaming brat next to her on the cross-country flight.

noun

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Bad / War

brutality - Actions that are extreme violent and deliberately cruel

The brutality of slavery is not only horrible for the slaves, but has a terrible effect on society and everyone involved.

noun

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Good / Smart

Url

brainstorm - A great idea that someone thinks of suddenly.

During the meeting, we had a brainstorm about how to improve our marketing strategy.

adjective

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Good / Big

Url

boundless - Extremely large in amount or degree, unlimited.

The desert stretched out with boundless beauty in every direction.

noun

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Bad / Dangerous

Url

breach - An act of breaking a law, rule, or agreement.

I didn't trust him after he shared my secret, in what I regarded as a breach of trust.

verb

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Other / Up+Down

Url

bounce - To spring back after hitting a surface.

The basketball bounced three times before going into the hoop.

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