Vocabulary and Synonyms

Bohemian refers to someone who is unconventional in their social behavior or artistic views, often associated with artists, writers, and intellectuals living non-traditionally. The other options don't match: A means noisy and energetic, B means to announce publicly, and D describes courage/fortitude.

Boisterous means noisy, energetic, and cheerful - often roughly vigorous in behavior. While option C says violent, this is a close approximation as boisterous can mean rough, stormy, or turbulent. Option A means to push forward (thrust), B means to enclose, and D refers to gas from swamps (marsh gas).

Bombast refers to grandiloquent, high-sounding, pompous speech or writing that uses impressive language without much substance. It's pretentious language meant to impress rather than communicate. The other options: A means to shut, B describes an epic poem, and D refers to social environment (milieu).

Bombastic is an adjective meaning pompous, pretentious, grandiose, and characterized by high-sounding language with little substance. It describes speech, writing, or behavior meant to impress rather than communicate. The other options are wrong: A means mysterious, B describes a gourmet, and D means combative.

A boor is a rude, insensitive person with bad manners and little social grace - someone who is tactless in social situations. The other options define different terms: A describes something repugnant or objectionable, B refers to an epilogue, and D describes a millennium.

Bouillon is a French-derived word referring to a clear soup made by boiling meat (usually beef) and vegetables. Option C correctly defines it as a clear beef or meat soup, which is the standard culinary definition. The other options describe unrelated concepts: A refers to an odyssey, B to an epithet, and D to precious or mincing behavior.

Bountiful is an adjective meaning large in quantity or generous in supply. Option C 'generous' correctly captures this meaning of abundance. The other options are incorrect: A means informal or relaxed, B refers to a duration, and D describes a miniature version.

Bourgeois is a French-origin word referring to the middle class, particularly in Marxist and sociological contexts. Option C correctly identifies this as meaning 'middle class'. The distractors are unrelated: A means interfering, B means peaceful, and D means submissive.

Bout can mean a match or contest, particularly in sports or competitive contexts (like a boxing bout). Option C correctly identifies this meaning. The other options are incorrect: A means to look with desire, B refers to composure, and D means microscopic.

Brackish refers to water that is slightly salty, typically a mixture of fresh and saltwater as found in estuaries. Option C 'somewhat saline' correctly captures this meaning. The distractors are unrelated: A means menacing, B refers to equine, and D describes an illusion.

Braggadocio refers to boasting or arrogant behavior; it can also refer to a boastful person. Option C 'boasting' correctly captures this meaning. The other options are incorrect: A means omnipresent, B is a noun for equilibrium, and D means gaiety.

Braggart is a noun meaning a person who boasts or brags excessively about their abilities or achievements. Option C 'boaster' is the correct definition. The distractors are unrelated: A means omniscient, B means just, and D refers to misfortune.

A brand is a distinctive name, symbol, mark, or design that identifies a product or company - essentially a trademark. 'Brand' refers to the identifying mark itself, not something burdensome or ambiguous.

To brandish means to wave or flourish something, typically a weapon, in a threatening or showy manner. This is the correct meaning - it describes the physical action of waving something around, especially as a threat or display.

Bravado refers to a confident or arrogant display of boldness, often used to impress or intimidate others - essentially swaggering or showing off. It describes behavior meant to appear tough or fearless, not an assault or mixture.