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bridal-bridle

• brews [bruz] the present tense, third person singular of brew
'to form or develop.' D Trouble often brews when those two
mischievous children get together.
• bruise [bruz] a discoloration of the skin. □ The bruise on his
arm changed colors before it healed completely.
• bruise [bruz] to inflict an injury or wound on someone. □
Please do not bruise my ego further by criticizing my work.
bridal-bridle
• bridal ['brmdl] having to do with a bride or a wedding. □
Elaborate bridal shows seem to offer everything for the future
bride except the groom. □ The bridal bouquet had roses and
tulips in it.
• bridle ['brmdl] the headgear worn by a horse by which the
rider controls the animal. D Just before the race began, the
jockey noticed his horse's bridle was broken.
• bridle ['brmdl] to put headgear on a horse. D After you
saddle and bridle the horse, lead it out to the paddock.
• bridle ['brmdl] to curb or restrain someone or something. □
"I wish I could bridle that child's energy," moaned the weary
mother.
bridle See the main entry beginning with bridal.
broach-brooch
• broach [brat.fl a sharp, pointed tool. D When the whiskey is
fully mature, a broach is used to tap the casks.
• broach [brat.fl to open up a topic for discussion. D It is
difficult to broach the subject of his deceased wife without Mr.
Jones becoming upset.
• brooch [brat.I] a large, decorative pin usually worn by
women. □ In old photographs, women are often seen wearing
a brooch at the throat of their blouse.

brooch See the main entry beginning with broach.
brood See the main entry beginning with brewed.
brows-browse
• brows [brouz] the plural of brow 'the forehead, eyebrow, or
browridge.' □ The brows of the committee members wrinkled
in anger at the unexpected news.
• browse [brouz] the young, tender plants or trees on which
certain animals like to graze. □ Deer browse often consists of
acorns, beechnuts, and the young leaves of various plants.
• browse [brouz] to leisurely gaze through, look over, or inspect
something. D To browse casually through a large bookstore is

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