Meaning: An acronym for 'basis points index', used in finance.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bpi indicates changes in interest rates.

Category: Business › Finance

Meaning: An acronym for 'basis points', a unit of measure in finance.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The interest rate increased by 25 bps.

Category: Business › Finance

Meaning: An acronym for 'becquerel', a unit of radioactivity.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The level of radioactivity was measured in Bq.

Category: Science › Physics

Meaning: The chemical symbol for bromine, a chemical element.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Br is used in flame retardants.

Category: Science › Chemistry

Meaning: a marine animal with a hard shell

Part of speech: noun

Example: The fossil of a brachiopod was found in the rock.

Category: Science › Biology

Synonyms: shellfish

Meaning: a large dinosaur with long neck and front legs

Part of speech: noun

Example: The brachiosaurus was one of the tallest dinosaurs.

Category: Science › Paleontology

Synonyms: dinosaur

Meaning: water that is a mix of fresh and saltwater

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The brackish water of the estuary supports diverse wildlife.

Category: Nature › Water

Synonyms:

• salty
• mixed

Antonyms: fresh

Meaning: a slope or hill

Part of speech: noun

Example: They walked up the brae to see the view.

Category: Nature › Landforms

Synonyms:

• hill
• slope

Meaning: a small stream or brook

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Brae-burn flowed gently through the valley.

Category: Nature › Water

Synonyms:

• stream
• brook

Meaning: boastful or arrogant behavior

Part of speech: noun

Example: His braggadocio made him unpopular among his peers.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• boasting
• swagger

Antonyms: humility

Meaning: a person who boasts about achievements

Part of speech: noun

Example: The braggart was often ignored by his friends.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• boaster
• show-off

Antonyms: humble person

Meaning: a member of the highest caste in Hindu society

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Brahman is often a teacher or priest.

Category: Culture › Religion

Synonyms:

• priest
• scholar

Meaning: a member of the priestly caste in Hinduism

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Brahmin performed the rituals.

Category: Culture › Religion

Synonyms: Brahman

Meaning: a euphemism for being drunk

Part of speech: idiom

Example: After a few drinks, he was completely Brahms and Liszt.

Category: General

Meaning: a project or idea created by someone

Part of speech: noun

Example: The new app is his brain child.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• creation
• invention

Meaning: injury to the brain affecting its function

Part of speech: noun

Example: He suffered brain damage in the accident.

Category: Medicine › Neurology

Synonyms: head injury

Meaning: the irreversible loss of all brain function

Part of speech: noun

Example: Brain death is a legal definition of death.

Category: Medicine › Neurology

Synonyms: cessation of brain activity

Meaning: the emigration of highly trained or qualified people

Part of speech: noun

Example: The country is facing a brain drain as professionals leave.

Category: Economics › Labor

Synonyms: talent exodus

Meaning: having suffered injury to the brain

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He is brain-damaged from the accident.

Category: Medicine › Neurology

Synonyms:

• injured
• impaired

Meaning: having no brain activity

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The patient was declared brain-dead.

Category: Medicine › Neurology

Synonyms: unresponsive

Meaning: having a specified type of brain

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He is narrow-brained in his thinking.

Category: General

Meaning: lacking intelligence

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His brainless comments annoyed everyone.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• foolish
• mindless

Antonyms: intelligent

Meaning: the part of the brain connecting to the spinal cord

Part of speech: noun

Example: The brainstem controls basic life functions.

Category: Medicine › Neurology

Synonyms: medulla

Meaning: to manipulate someone’s beliefs or thoughts

Part of speech: verb

Example: The cult tried to brainwash its members.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• indoctrinate
• manipulate

Meaning: a sudden clever idea

Part of speech: noun

Example: She had a brainwave about how to solve the problem.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• idea
• inspiration

Meaning: a container filled with bran, often used for games or prizes

Part of speech: noun

Example: The children reached into the bran tub for a surprise.

Category: Food › Games

Synonyms: prize tub

Meaning: to wave or flourish something, especially a weapon

Part of speech: verb

Example: He brandished his sword in the air.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• wave
• flourish

Meaning: a weapon worn on the hand to enhance punching power

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was arrested for carrying brass knuckles.

Category: Law › Weapons

Synonyms: knuckles

Meaning: a technique of making a print from a brass surface

Part of speech: noun

Example: She created a brass rubbing from the memorial.

Category: Arts › Techniques

Synonyms: printmaking

Meaning: a genus of plants including cabbage and broccoli

Part of speech: noun

Example: Brassica vegetables are healthy and nutritious.

Category: Food › Vegetables

Synonyms: cabbage family

Meaning: having a harsh, metallic sound

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The brassy music filled the room.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• metallic
• harsh

Meaning: a show of boldness intended to impress

Part of speech: noun

Example: His bravado was just a cover for his insecurity.

Category: General

Synonyms:

• swagger
• confidence

Antonyms: timidity

Meaning: a new and often frightening world

Part of speech: idiom

Example: The technology created a brave new world for society.

Category: General

Meaning: A show of daring or brilliance, especially in music or art.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The pianist's bravura performance captivated the audience.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• flair
• style

Meaning: Fine or excellent; often used in Scottish dialect.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: It was a braw day for a picnic.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• fine
• excellent

Meaning: To make a loud, harsh sound, like a donkey.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The donkey began to bray loudly.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms:

• neigh
• bleat

Meaning: Bold and without shame.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She made a brazen attempt to steal the money.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• shameless
• bold

Antonyms:

• timid
• shy

Meaning: To face a difficult situation with confidence and without shame.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: He decided to brazen out the criticism.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• face
• confront

Meaning: A container for holding burning coals or a fire.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The brazier kept us warm during the cold night.

Category: Technology › Heating

Synonyms:

• fire pit
• heater

Meaning: A tropical tree that produces breadfruit.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bread tree is native to the Pacific Islands.

Category: Nature › Plants

Synonyms:

• tree
• tropical tree