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bristle short stiff hair; V: stand up stiffly bristling rising like bristles; showing irritation brittle hard but easily broken; difficult; unstable; Ex. brittle situation broach introduce as a subject; moot; open up brocade rich, figured fabric brochure pamphlet broil cook by direct heat; N. bromide platitude; chemical compound used to calm excitement brooch ornamental clasp; pin brood sit on in order to hatch; think deeply or worry anxiously; N: the young of certain animals; group of young birds hatched at one time brook tolerate; endure; Ex. brook no interference; N: small stream browbeat bully; intimidate browse graze; feed on growing grass; skim or glance at casually bruise injure without breaking the skin; N. brunt main impact or shock ; Ex. brunt of the argument | 
