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braggadocio

Short Definition : boasting

Definition
(noun) vain and empty boasting
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for braggadocio

the word "brag" means boasting.. so from that it can be easily remembered

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ragg + a + doc >> in medical college ragging, while raging a junior doc, seniors make them do some things and boast about the way they did that during their ragging..

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GUyz if u have seen the Movie 2 Fast & Furious In tht a villian called Braga he used to Boast a lot....!!

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braggadocio = brag(drag) + agg (aggresive)+ doc(docile)...a person who drags every topic of discussion aggressively is actually boasting at the backyard(docile)

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braggart

Short Definition : boaster; bragger

Definition
(noun) a very boastful and talkative person Definition
(adj) exhibiting self-importance
Example Sentence
  • big talk
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braggart sounds like dragg art.. the art of dragging oneself too much(boasting)!!!

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braggart sounds like brad hogg who always 'boasts' about himself

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city of braga boasts of its arts (braga+art)

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bragging is his art...so he is a braggart i.e. boaster...!!!

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ragg + art >>> in ragging seniors make us do some artistic comedy and if fail to do properly, then they boast themselves, saying that they did this and that during their ragging n all boastings...

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braid

Short Definition : plait; interweave strands or lengths of; make by weaving strands together; N: braided segment (as of hair)

Definition
(noun) a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
Synonyms : plait tress twist
Definition
(noun) trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains
Synonyms : braiding gold braid
Definition
(verb) make by braiding or interlacing
Synonyms : lace plait
Example Sentence
  • lace a tablecloth
Definition
(verb) decorate with braids or ribbons
Example Sentence
  • braid a collar
Definition
(verb) form or weave into a braid or braids
Synonyms : pleach
Example Sentence
  • braid hair
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sounds like bride ,so one who trims and decorates

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aid is needed for our hair if there is a raid by the ticks.

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braid is like bride who wears french plait for her wedding by splicing her hair

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brand

Short Definition : trademark; mark burned on the hide of an animal; mark burned into the flesh of criminals; mark of disgrace; V: mark with a brand; give a lasting bad name; stigmatize; Ex. The press branded him a liar.

Definition
(noun) a name given to a product or service Definition
(noun) a recognizable kind
Synonyms : make
Example Sentence
  • there's a new brand of hero in the movies now
  • what make of car is that?
Definition
(noun) identification mark on skin, made by burning Definition
(noun) a piece of wood that has been burned or is burning
Synonyms : firebrand
Definition
(noun) a symbol of disgrace or infamy
Synonyms : mark stain stigma
Example Sentence
  • And the Lord set a mark upon Cain
Definition
(noun) a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
Synonyms : blade steel sword
Definition
(verb) burn with a branding iron to indicate ownership; of animals Definition
(verb) to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful
Example Sentence
  • He denounced the government action
  • She was stigmatized by society because she had a child out of wedlock
Definition
(verb) mark with a brand or trademark
Synonyms : brandmark trademark
Example Sentence
  • when this product is not branded it sells for a lower price
Definition
(verb) mark or expose as infamous
Synonyms : post
Example Sentence
  • She was branded a loose woman
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for brand

for those who know whats body branding, it is easy to remember!!

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brandish

Short Definition : wave around (a weapon); flourish

Definition
(noun) the act of waving
Synonyms : flourish
Definition
(verb) move or swing back and forth
Synonyms : flourish wave
Example Sentence
  • She waved her gun
Definition
(verb) exhibit aggressively
Example Sentence
  • brandish a sword
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brandish = brand(brandy)...so once v drink brandy v vill start waving foolishly...

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brand+ish...and try to remember sourav ganguly in SONA CHANDI CHAVANYAPRAS...ADVERTISE MENT...WAVING SWORD TO SHOW THE STRENTH HE GOT AFTER EATING SONA CHANDI CHAVANPRAS BRAND so dada brandishing the sword for chavanpras BRAND

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if you get some new branded item like a shoe or watch etc you'll wanna wave it around n display it to everyone!!

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bravado

Short Definition : swagger; assumed air of defiance; false show of bravery

Definition
(noun) a swaggering show of courage
Synonyms : bluster
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Brava+Do = Act like brave but not brave. Pretended bravery

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bravado ( braveness + for + darao/dikhao ) boldness intended to impress/intimidate

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bravado sounds like johhny "Bravo" who pretended to be brave...but always failed :P

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if someone does a courageous act we applaud and say BRAVO!!...its like a lifestyle symbol for bravery

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are koi is jhoothe ko bravery do !

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Doing like a bravo person to show others and thus pretending.

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Jhonny Bravo(cartoon). who pretends to be a brave person.but not.

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generally most of them show a false show of bravery in front of girls

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brave

Short Definition : face courageously; Ex. brave the storm

Definition
(noun) a North American Indian warrior Definition
(noun) people who are brave
Example Sentence
  • the home of the free and the brave
Definition
(verb) face and withstand with courage
Synonyms : brave out endure weather
Example Sentence
  • She braved the elements
Definition
(adj) possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
Synonyms : courageous
Example Sentence
  • Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring
  • a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain
  • set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory
Definition
(adj) invulnerable to fear or intimidation
Example Sentence
  • audacious explorers
  • fearless reporters and photographers
  • intrepid pioneers
Definition
(adj) brightly colored and showy
Synonyms : braw gay
Example Sentence
  • girls decked out in brave new dresses
  • brave banners flying
  • `braw' is a Scottish word
  • a dress a bit too gay for her years
  • birds with gay plumage

brawl

Short Definition : noisy quarrel

Definition
(noun) an uproarious party
Synonyms : bash do
Definition
(noun) a noisy fight in a crowd
Synonyms : free-for-all
Definition
(verb) to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively
Synonyms : wrangle
Example Sentence
  • The bar keeper threw them out, but they continued to wrangle on down the street
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for brawl

raw is war....

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brawl can be pronounced as bawaal....in hindi bawaal is noisy drunken fight...

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brawl=bra+women+loud =because of bras,women talk out loud=>noisy quarrel

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brawn

Short Definition : human muscle; muscular strength; sturdiness

Definition
(noun) possessing muscular strength
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for brawn

if you eat prawn you will become brawn,meaning muscular

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we must use both BRAIN and BRAWN to maintain balance...!!!

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Remember Brawn Gp from F1.. Their car was sturdy and they had the strength over other cars

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Brain  Mental ability , Brawn  Physical ability.

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Remember SHAWN of WWE SHAWN MICHAEL he is MUSCULAR ...

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When Brawn man acts,pon movie looks good

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brawny

Short Definition : muscular; having well-developed muscles

Definition
(adj) (of a person) possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful
Example Sentence
  • a hefty athlete
  • a muscular boxer
  • powerful arms
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try to relate it to the cartoon network's character JOHNY BRAVO,,,who was rugged n muscular in appearance

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browny-is the name of a hefty dog so brawny=powerful

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brawny - focus on 'raw' which can signal raw strength

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