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a person who has been taken prisoner or an animal that has been confined
"The captive was held in a small cell for several months."
a rough and bad-mannered person; someone who lacks refinement or culture
"The wealthy businessman was actually a boor who showed no respect for others."
a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries
"They crossed the border between France and Spain by train."
the lowest point or part of something; the ground under a body of water
"The treasure chest was lying at the bottom of the ocean."
an attractively arranged bunch of flowers, especially one presented as a gift or carried at a ceremony
"The bride carried a beautiful bouquet of white roses down the aisle."
a short period of intense activity of a specified kind; a wrestling or boxing match
"After a bout of illness, she finally recovered and returned to work."
a round, deep dish or basin used for food or liquid
"She served the soup in a large ceramic bowl."
an organ of soft nervous tissue contained in the skull of vertebrates, functioning as the coordinating center of sensation and intellectual activity
"The human brain is capable of processing incredible amounts of information."
courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave
"The firefighter showed great bravery while rescuing people from the burning building."
a gentle wind; something that is achieved with ease
"The cool ocean breeze made the hot summer day more pleasant."
a sum of money or something valuable given to someone to persuade them to do something dishonest or illegal
"The corrupt official was caught accepting a bribe from the construction company."
a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure
"The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows."
a woman on her wedding day or just before and after the event
"The beautiful bride walked down the aisle in her white wedding dress."
a man on his wedding day or just before and after the event
"The nervous bridegroom waited at the altar for his bride to arrive."
a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle
"The old stone bridge has connected the two towns for over a century."
the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of buckled straps and a bit
"The rider adjusted the horse's bridle before mounting for the race."
a concise statement of the facts; a set of instructions given to a person about a job or task
"The lawyer received a detailed brief about the upcoming court case."
the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something
"The wide brim of his hat protected him from the scorching sun."
a long-handled brush of bristles or twigs, used for sweeping
"She used an old broom to sweep the fallen leaves from the porch."
a roughly cylindrical open container with a handle, used to hold and carry liquids
"The farmer filled the bucket with fresh water from the well."
the mass or size of something large; the greater part or majority of something
"The bulk of the work was completed before the deadline."
a large piece of woolen or similar material used as a covering for warmth
"She wrapped herself in a warm blanket on the cold night."
a mark, flaw, or imperfection that spoils the appearance of something
"The scar was a small blemish on her otherwise perfect skin."
a beneficial thing for which one is grateful; divine favor
"Having good health is a blessing that we should cherish."
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