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Bristle (noun) 

a short stiff coarse hair or filament

Caterpillars of giant silkworm moths and royal moths often bear stiff bristles on their

bodies. 

Brooch (noun) 

an ornament that is held by a pin or clasp and is worn at or near the neck 

Even though most people do not believe that birthstone’s affect the wearer’s life, many

still choose their birthstones to be set in rings, brooches, and other pieces of jewelry.

Bubble up (verb) 

to become progressively greater as in size, amount, number, or intensity

When it comes to home prices, Bergson does not believe values are bubbling up,

reasoning that prices are being driven higher by income gains as well as a shortage of

supply.

  

Buffer (adjective) 

something serving to separate two items; something acting as a cushion

Georgia was valued by the British as a buffer zone to protect the highly valued

Carolinas against attack from the Spanish in Florida and the French in Louisiana.

Buggy (noun) 

a light one horse carriage made with four wheels

Before the invention of the automobile, the horse and buggy was a popular form of

transportation.

Built-up (adjective) 

covered with buildings

Crime tends to occur in heavily built-up areas since they are more opportunities for the

criminals.

Bundle (verb)   

to make into a bundle or package: wrap; to include a product or service with a related 

product 

for sale at a single price 

Gateway bundled a wealth of blank media for these tasks, including six DVD-R and one

DVD-RAM disc, as well as three CD-RW and five CD-R discs. 

Burgeoning (adjective) 

to become greater in number, amount, or intensity

Before the mid 1800s, there was no "Dante's View," nor was there a "Devil's Corn Field."

These names were coined by the hustlers and con-men who sought to attract visitors and

investors to this burgeoning mining area.

Burrow (noun) 

a hollow place used as an animal’s dwelling

The Western Diamondback Rattlesnake hibernates in the burrows of other small

animals, but is often seen lying in the sun on rocks and on the side of roads. 

Burst (noun) 

a concentrated outpouring, as of missiles, words, or blows

A sudden burst of recognition came upon Albert Einstein on November 7, 1919, when

British astronomers announced they had found the first confirmation of Einstein’s theory

of relativity.