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behavioral
/bɪˈheɪvjərəl/
adjective
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relating to the way a person or animal acts
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The psychologist studied the child's behavioral patterns. |
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conduct-related, mannerly, social, psychological
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involuntary, instinctive
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behavioral science, behavioral pattern, behavioral problem, behavioral therapy
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bias
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noun
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biases
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biasing
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an unfair preference or prejudice for or against something or someone
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The report showed a clear bias against women. |
unconscious bias |
prejudice that a person is unaware of having
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prejudice, favoritism, partiality, inclination, tendency
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fairness, neutrality, objectivity
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gender bias, racial bias, unconscious bias, bias towards
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bicycle
/ˈbaɪsɪkl/
noun
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a vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pedaling
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He rides his bicycle to school every day. |
ride a bicycle |
to travel by bicycle
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bike, cycle, two-wheeler, pedal bike
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car, motorcycle
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ride a bicycle, mountain bicycle, bicycle lane, bicycle helmet
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bishop
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noun
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a senior member of the Christian clergy, usually in charge of a diocese and empowered to confer holy orders.
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The bishop delivered a powerful sermon during Sunday service. |
move diagonally like a bishop |
to act or move in a way that avoids direct confrontation, like the bishop piece in chess.
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clergyman, priest, pastor, archbishop, prelate
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layman, civilian
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Catholic bishop, Anglican bishop, bishop's palace, ordained bishop
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blank
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adjective
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showing no expression or containing nothing written, printed, or recorded.
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Her face went blank when she heard the bad news. |
a blank slate |
a fresh start with no previous record or experience.
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empty, vacant, expressionless, plain, void
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filled, expressive, occupied
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blank page, blank look, blank screen, blank form
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bless
/blɛs/
verb
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blessed
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blessed
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blesses
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blessing
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to ask for divine favor or protection for someone or something.
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The priest blessed the couple at their wedding ceremony. |
count your blessings |
to be thankful for the good things you have.
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consecrate, sanctify, praise, thank, favor
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curse, condemn
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bless someone, bless you, God bless, bless the day
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blessing
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noun
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a prayer asking for divine favor; something that brings happiness or benefit.
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Good health is a blessing we often take for granted. |
a mixed blessing |
something that has both advantages and disadvantages.
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favor, gift, boon, grace, benefit
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curse, misfortune, bane
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divine blessing, family blessing, count your blessings, a true blessing
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blink
/blɪŋk/
verb
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blinked
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blinked
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blinks
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blinking
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to close and open the eyes quickly.
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She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes. |
in the blink of an eye |
very quickly; almost instantly.
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wink, flicker, flutter, flash, twinkle
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stare, gaze
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blink rapidly, blink lights, blink away tears, blink twice
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blond
/blɒnd/
adjective
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having light-colored hair, typically pale yellow or golden.
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She has long blond hair that shines in the sunlight. |
blond moment |
a temporary lapse in concentration or judgment.
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fair-haired, light-haired, golden, pale-haired
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dark-haired, brunette
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blond hair, blond boy, blond woman, natural blond
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bloody
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adjective
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covered in, involving, or containing blood; also used informally for emphasis in British English.
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The soldier returned from battle with a bloody arm. |
bloody hell |
a British expression of anger or surprise.
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gory, violent, sanguinary, crimson
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clean, bloodless
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bloody nose, bloody fight, bloody battle, bloody mess
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boil
/bɔɪl/
verb
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boiled
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boiled
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boils
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boiling
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to heat a liquid until it starts to bubble and turn into vapor.
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Please boil some water for tea. |
boil over |
to overflow or to become uncontrollable (emotionally or physically).
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heat, simmer, steam, cook
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freeze, chill
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boil water, boil eggs, bring to a boil, hard boil
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bonus
/ˈbəʊnəs/
noun
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an extra payment or reward given in addition to what is usual or expected.
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Employees received a year-end bonus for their hard work. |
added bonus |
an extra benefit or advantage.
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reward, incentive, gift, premium, perk
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penalty, deduction
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year-end bonus, performance bonus, cash bonus, annual bonus
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booth
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noun
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a small enclosed space or area used for a specific purpose, such as voting or selling.
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He went into the voting booth to cast his ballot. |
telephone booth |
a small cubicle containing a public telephone.
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stall, kiosk, cubicle, stand
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open space, hall
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voting booth, ticket booth, photo booth, information booth
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boring
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adjective
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not interesting or exciting; dull.
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The lecture was so boring that several students fell asleep. |
bored to death |
extremely bored
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dull, tedious, uninteresting, monotonous, tiresome
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exciting, interesting, engaging
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boring lecture, boring movie, boring person, boring day
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bounce
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verb
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bounced
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bounced
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bounces
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bouncing
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to spring back after hitting something; to rebound.
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The ball bounced off the wall and hit the window. |
bounce back |
to recover quickly from difficulties
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rebound, spring, ricochet, leap, jump
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fall, drop, sink
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bounce off, bounce back, bounce a ball, bounce ideas
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bow
/baʊ/ (verb), /boʊ/ (noun)
verb
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bowed
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bowed
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bows
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bowing
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to bend the upper part of the body forward as a sign of respect or greeting.
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The performer bowed deeply after the show. |
bow down |
to show deep respect or submission
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bend, incline, stoop, kneel, nod
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stand, rise, resist
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bow deeply, bow politely, bow down, bow before
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breathing
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noun
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the process of taking air into and expelling it from the lungs.
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Deep breathing can help you relax. |
take a deep breath |
to inhale deeply to calm oneself
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respiration, inhalation, exhalation, ventilation, gasp
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suffocation, choking
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deep breathing, breathing exercise, heavy breathing, shallow breathing
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breeze
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noun
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a gentle wind; a light and pleasant current of air.
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A cool breeze came through the window. |
shoot the breeze |
to chat casually or gossip
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wind, gust, airflow, draught, waft
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storm, gale
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cool breeze, gentle breeze, sea breeze, morning breeze
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bride
/braɪd/
noun
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a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
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The bride looked stunning in her white dress. |
blushing bride |
a traditional phrase describing a happy or shy bride on her wedding day
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wife, newlywed, spouse, consort, partner
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groom, bachelor
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beautiful bride, bride and groom, blushing bride, the bride's family
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broker
/ˈbroʊ.kər/
noun
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a person who buys and sells things for others as a middleman, especially in financial or property deals
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He works as a real estate broker in the city. |
power broker |
a person who influences decisions or controls power without holding an official position
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agent, dealer, mediator, negotiator, intermediary
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client, buyer
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insurance broker, real estate broker, stock broker, power broker
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bronze
/brɑːnz/
noun
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a metal made by combining copper and tin, often used for statues and medals
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The statue was made of solid bronze. |
bronze medal |
the third-place award in a competition
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alloy, metal, copper, sculpture
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iron, silver, gold
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bronze medal, bronze statue, bronze color, cast in bronze
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brutal
/ˈbruː.təl/
adjective
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extremely cruel or harsh; violent and without feeling
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The dictator’s rule was marked by brutal violence. |
brutal truth |
a painful but honest fact
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cruel, savage, harsh, ruthless, violent
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kind, gentle, merciful
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brutal attack, brutal murder, brutal regime, brutal truth
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bubble
/ˈbʌb.əl/
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a thin sphere of liquid enclosing air or gas; a temporary state of inflated value or excitement
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The children chased the bubbles in the air. |
economic bubble |
a market situation where prices are much higher than the actual value
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sphere, blister, balloon, foam
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burst, deflate
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soap bubble, economic bubble, bubble burst, bubble bath
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bull
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noun
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a male animal of the cattle family; sometimes refers to a strong or aggressive man
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The bull charged across the field towards the red flag. |
a bull in a china shop |
a clumsy person who breaks or spoils things easily
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ox, beast, male cow, brute, stud
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cow, heifer
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bull market, bull run, raging bull, bull fight
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burning
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adjective
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producing flames or intense heat; also used metaphorically for intense emotions or urgency
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They escaped from the burning building just in time. |
burning question |
an important or urgent issue that needs immediate attention
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blazing, fiery, flaming, intense, passionate
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cold, calm, extinguished
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burning desire, burning issue, burning pain, burning sensation
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burst
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verb
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burst
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burst
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bursts
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bursting
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to break open suddenly and violently; to come forth with sudden force or emotion
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The balloon burst when it hit the thorn. |
burst into tears |
to start crying suddenly
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explode, break, crack, erupt, rupture
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hold, contain, restrain
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burst into flames, burst open, burst into laughter, burst with joy
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bush
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noun
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a plant with many small branches growing close to the ground; a shrub
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A rabbit was hiding under the bush. |
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to avoid talking about the main point
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shrub, hedge, thicket, plant, undergrowth
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tree, lawn
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bush fire, rose bush, green bush, dense bush
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businessman
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a person engaged in commercial or industrial business activities
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The businessman invested heavily in new technology. |
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entrepreneur, trader, merchant, industrialist, executive
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employee, worker
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successful businessman, local businessman, young businessman, wealthy businessman
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butterfly
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an insect with large, often brightly colored wings that flies during the day
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A beautiful butterfly landed on the flower. |
social butterfly |
a person who loves to socialize and move among people
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moth, insect, flier, creature, bug
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caterpillar, larva
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butterfly wings, butterfly garden, butterfly effect, butterfly species
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cab
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a taxi or car for hire with a driver
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We took a cab to the airport. |
hail a cab |
to signal or call a taxi to stop
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taxi, taxi cab, ride, car, vehicle
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bus, train
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cab driver, yellow cab, take a cab, call a cab
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