Set 2: Appl-Bro for Spelling Bee Level 2

Noun; Latin

/əˈplɔːz/

Definition: Approval or praise expressed by clapping.

Sample Sentence: The actor received loud /əˈplɔːz/ after the performance.

applause

Sample Sentence: The actor received loud applause after the performance.

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Noun; Latin

/əˈpreɪzəl/

Definition: An act of assessing something or someone.

Sample Sentence: The manager conducted an /əˈpreɪzəl/ of all the employees.

appraisal

Sample Sentence: The manager conducted an appraisal of all the employees.

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Noun; Latin

/ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/

Definition: A structure built to convey water from one place to another.

Sample Sentence: The ancient Romans constructed an /ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/ to supply water to the city.

aqueduct

Sample Sentence: The ancient Romans constructed an aqueduct to supply water to the city.

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Noun; Latin

/ˈærəbɪk/

Definition: A Semitic language spoken across the Arab world.

Sample Sentence: She decided to learn /ˈærəbɪk/ to better understand the culture.

Arabic

Sample Sentence: She decided to learn Arabic to better understand the culture.

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Adjective; Latin

/ˈɑrbɪˌtrɛri/

Definition: Based on random choice or personal whim.

Sample Sentence: The decision seemed completely /ˈɑrbɪˌtrɛri/ to the onlookers.

arbitrary

Sample Sentence: The decision seemed completely arbitrary to the onlookers.

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Noun; Latin

/ˌɑːbəˈriːtəm/

Definition: A botanical garden devoted to trees.

Sample Sentence: We visited the /ˌɑːbəˈriːtəm/ to see the diverse collection of trees.

arboretum

Sample Sentence: We visited the arboretum to see the diverse collection of trees.

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Noun; Greek

/ˈɑːrktɪk/

Definition: The polar region located at the northernmost part of Earth.

Sample Sentence: The /ˈɑːrktɪk/ is known for its extreme cold and unique wildlife.

Arctic

Sample Sentence: The Arctic is known for its extreme cold and unique wildlife.

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Adjective; Latin

/ˈɑːrdʒuəs/

Definition: Involving or requiring strenuous effort; difficult and tiring.

Sample Sentence: Climbing the mountain was an /ˈɑːrdʒuəs/ task.

arduous

Sample Sentence: Climbing the mountain was an arduous task.

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Noun; French

/ˈɑːrɡoʊ/

Definition: The jargon or slang of a particular group or class.

Sample Sentence: The thieves communicated using their own /ˈɑːrɡoʊ/.

argot

Sample Sentence: The thieves communicated using their own argot.

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Noun; Latin

/ˈɑːɡjumənt/

Definition: A reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action, or theory.

Sample Sentence: Their /ˈɑːɡjumənt/ was persuasive enough to win the debate.

argument

Sample Sentence: Their argument was persuasive enough to win the debate.

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Noun; Italian

/ˌɑːrɪˈɛtə/

Definition: A short aria.

Sample Sentence: The soprano performed an /ˌɑːrɪˈɛtə/ during the concert.

arietta

Sample Sentence: The soprano performed an arietta during the concert.

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Noun; Latin

/ˈɑːrmətʃər/

Definition: A framework used to support a sculpture or other object.

Sample Sentence: The sculptor built an /ˈɑːrmətʃər/ to support the clay.

armature

Sample Sentence: The sculptor built an armature to support the clay.

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Noun; Latin

/ˈɑːrmɪstɪs/

Definition: An agreement made by opposing sides in a war to stop fighting for a certain time; a truce.

Sample Sentence: An /ˈɑːrmɪstɪs/ was declared to allow peace talks.

armistice

Sample Sentence: An armistice was declared to allow peace talks.

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Verb; Old French

/əˈreɪn/

Definition: To call or bring (someone) before a court to answer a criminal charge.

Sample Sentence: The suspect was /əˈreɪn/ in court for the alleged crime.

arraign

Sample Sentence: The suspect was arraign in court for the alleged crime.

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Noun; French

/aʁ bʁyt/

Definition: A style of art characterized by raw or rough edges, often created by self-taught artists outside traditional art institutions.

Sample Sentence: Her latest painting was a classic example of /aʁ bʁyt/.

art brut

Sample Sentence: Her latest painting was a classic example of art brut.

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Noun; Old Norse

/ˈæsgɑːrd/

Definition: In Norse mythology, the home of the gods.

Sample Sentence: The tales of /ˈæsgɑːrd/ are filled with adventure and battles.

Asgard

Sample Sentence: The tales of Asgard are filled with adventure and battles.

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Noun; Italian

/ˌæsiˈɑːɡəʊ/

Definition: A type of Italian cheese.

Sample Sentence: We enjoyed the /ˌæsiˈɑːɡəʊ/ with crackers and wine.

Asiago

Sample Sentence: We enjoyed the Asiago with crackers and wine.

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Adjective; English

/ˈæspɪʃ/

Definition: Resembling or characteristic of an asp (a type of snake).

Sample Sentence: His /ˈæspɪʃ/ behavior made him difficult to trust.

aspish

Sample Sentence: His aspish behavior made him difficult to trust.

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Adjective; Latin

/əˈsɪdjuəs/

Definition: Showing great care and perseverance.

Sample Sentence: Her /əˈsɪdjuəs/ attention to detail was appreciated by her boss.

assiduous

Sample Sentence: Her assiduous attention to detail was appreciated by her boss.

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Verb; Latin

/əˈʃʊr/

Definition: To tell someone something positively or confidently to dispel any doubts they may have.

Sample Sentence: I can /əˈʃʊr/ you that everything will be alright.

assure

Sample Sentence: I can assure you that everything will be alright.

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Adjective; Greek

/æsˈmætɪk/

Definition: Relating to or suffering from asthma.

Sample Sentence: The /æsˈmætɪk/ patient needed to use an inhaler regularly.

asthmatic

Sample Sentence: The asthmatic patient needed to use an inhaler regularly.

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Noun; Greek

/əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/

Definition: A defect in the eye or in a lens caused by a deviation from spherical curvature, which results in distorted images.

Sample Sentence: She wore glasses to correct her /əˈstɪɡmətɪzəm/.

astigmatism

Sample Sentence: She wore glasses to correct her astigmatism.

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Adjective; Latin

/əˈstrɪndʒənt/

Definition: Causing the contraction of body tissues, typically of the skin.

Sample Sentence: The cream had an /əˈstrɪndʒənt/ effect on her skin.

astringent

Sample Sentence: The cream had an astringent effect on her skin.

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Noun; Greek

/ˈæstrəˌbliːm/

Definition: A scar on the Earth’s surface left by a meteor impact.

Sample Sentence: The scientists studied the /ˈæstrəˌbliːm/ for clues about its origin.

astrobleme

Sample Sentence: The scientists studied the astrobleme for clues about its origin.

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# Noun; Spanish /ˈæstʊr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A member of a people inhabiting the region of Asturias in northern Spain. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈæstʊr/ culture is rich with history and tradition.*

Astur ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *Astur* culture is rich with history and tradition.

# Noun; Latin /əˈsaɪləm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A place of protection and shelter, especially for those seeking safety. **Sample Sentence:** *The refugees sought /əˈsaɪləm/ in a nearby country.*

asylum ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The refugees sought *asylum* in a nearby country.

# Noun; Greek /əˈtæksiə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The loss of full control of bodily movements. **Sample Sentence:** *The patient experienced /əˈtæksiə/ due to a neurological disorder.*

ataxia ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The patient experienced *ataxia* due to a neurological disorder.

# Adjective; Latin /ˌætrəˈbɪliəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having a melancholic temperament. **Sample Sentence:** His /ˌætrəˈbɪliəs/ mood was evident during the meeting.

atrabilious ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *atrabilious* mood was evident during the meeting.

# Adjective; Latin /əˈtrɪbjʊtɪv/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or denoting an adjective or noun that describes a quality or characteristic attributed to the subject. **Sample Sentence:** *The /əˈtrɪbjʊtɪv/ nouns describe the qualities of the subject.*

attributive ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *attributive* nouns describe the qualities of the subject.

# Noun; Latin /əˈtrɪʃən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The process of gradually reducing the strength or effectiveness of someone or something through sustained attack or pressure. **Sample Sentence:** *The team was weakened by /əˈtrɪʃən/ over the long season.*

attrition ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The team was weakened by *attrition* over the long season.

# Noun; French /ˈoʊbərˌʒiːn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A dark purple, glossy-skinned fruit (commonly used as a vegetable in cooking), known as "eggplant" in American English. **Sample Sentence:** The chef prepared a delicious dish using /ˈoʊbərˌʒiːn/ as the main ingredient.

aubergine ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The chef prepared a delicious dish using *aubergine* as the main ingredient.

# Adjective; Middle English /ˈɔːbərn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A reddish-brown color. **Sample Sentence:** *She dyed her hair an /ˈɔːbərn/ shade for the autumn.*

auburn ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She dyed her hair an *auburn* shade for the autumn.

# Verb; Latin /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To make something greater by adding to it; increase. **Sample Sentence:** *They plan to /ɔːɡˈmɛnt/ their income by opening a new business.*

augment ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They plan to *augment* their income by opening a new business.

# Noun; Latin /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A circle of light or halo surrounding a sacred figure. **Sample Sentence:** *The painting depicted a saint with an /ˈɔːriˌoʊl/.*

aureole ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The painting depicted a saint with an *aureole*.

# Noun; Latin /ɔːˈrɔːrə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A natural electrical phenomenon characterized by the appearance of streamers of reddish or greenish light in the sky, usually near the northern or southern magnetic pole. **Sample Sentence:** *We stayed up late to watch the /ɔːˈrɔːrə/ borealis.*

aurora ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** We stayed up late to watch the *aurora* borealis.

# Adjective; Latin /ɔːˈstɪər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Severe or strict in manner, attitude, or appearance. **Sample Sentence:** *The teacher's /ɔːˈstɪər/ demeanor commanded respect from the students.*

austere ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The teacher's *austere* demeanor commanded respect from the students.

# Noun; French /ˈævəlæntʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A mass of snow, ice, and rocks falling rapidly down a mountainside. **Sample Sentence:** The village was threatened by an /ˈævəlæntʃ/ after the heavy snowfall.

avalanche ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The village was threatened by an *avalanche* after the heavy snowfall.

# Noun; Latin /ˌævɪˈfɔːnə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The birds of a particular region, habitat, or geological period. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˌævɪˈfɔːnə/ of the island was diverse, with many species unique to the area.*

avifauna ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *avifauna* of the island was diverse, with many species unique to the area.

# Adjective; Latin /əˈvʌŋkjʊlər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Kind and friendly toward a younger or less experienced person. **Sample Sentence:** *His /əˈvʌŋkjʊlər/ manner made him popular with the students.*

avuncular ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *avuncular* manner made him popular with the students.

# Noun; Latin /bækəˈlɔːrɪət/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An examination intended to qualify successful candidates for higher education. **Sample Sentence:** *He was awarded a /bækəˈlɔːrɪət/ in arts before pursuing a master's degree.*

baccalaureate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was awarded a *baccalaureate* in arts before pursuing a master's degree.

# Noun; French /bætʃəˈlɛt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A young woman who is unmarried. **Sample Sentence:** *The /bætʃəˈlɛt/ party was full of laughter and joy.*

bachelorette ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The bachelorette party was full of laughter and joy.

# Noun; Old Norse /bəˈliːn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A filter-feeding system inside the mouths of baleen whales. **Sample Sentence:** *The /bəˈliːn/ of the whale was used to filter plankton from the water.*

baleen ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *baleen* of the whale was used to filter plankton from the water.

# Verb; Old English /bɔːk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To hesitate or be unwilling to accept an idea or undertaking. **Sample Sentence:** She began to /bɔːk/ at the idea of moving abroad.

balk ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She began to *balk* at the idea of moving abroad.

# Noun; Italian /ˌbæləˈriːnə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A female ballet dancer. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˌbæləˈriːnə/ performed gracefully on stage during the final act.*

ballerina ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *ballerina* performed gracefully on stage during the final act.

# Adjective; Italian /bælˈsæmɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to or containing balsam. **Sample Sentence:** The salad was dressed with /bælˈsæmɪk/ vinegar.

balsamic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The salad was dressed with *balsamic* vinegar.

# Noun; Telugu /ˈbændɪˌkuːt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A marsupial native to Australia and New Guinea. **Sample Sentence:** *A /ˈbændɪˌkuːt/ was spotted near the garden.*

bandicoot ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** A *bandicoot* was spotted near the garden.

# Adjective; French /bəˈroʊk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Relating to a style of European architecture, music, and art of the 17th and 18th centuries. **Sample Sentence:** *The museum's /bəˈroʊk/ exhibit showcased ornate sculptures and paintings.*

baroque ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The museum's *baroque* exhibit showcased ornate sculptures and paintings.

# Noun; Latin /bəˈsɪlɪkə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large, oblong building used in ancient Rome as a court of law or for public assemblies. **Sample Sentence:** The ancient /bəˈsɪlɪkə/ was a stunning architectural feat.

basilica ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The ancient *basilica* was a stunning architectural feat.

# Noun; Bavarian /bəˌvɛəriən ˈkriːm/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A dessert made with eggs, gelatin, and whipped cream. **Sample Sentence:** *She served a delicious /bəˌvɛəriən ˈkriːm/ for dessert.*

Bavarian cream ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She served a delicious *Bavarian cream* for dessert.

# Adjective; French /boʊˈkuː/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Many; much (used in English with noncount nouns). **Sample Sentence:** *He had /boʊˈkuː/ of experience in the field.*

beaucoup ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He had beaucoup of experience in the field.

# Noun; English /bɛlˈɡreɪviə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A district in Central London, known for its expensive properties. **Sample Sentence:** She lived in a luxurious apartment in /bɛlˈɡreɪviə/.

Belgravia ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She lived in a luxurious apartment in *Belgravia*.

# Noun; Latin /ˈbɛlətrɪks/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A bright star in the constellation Orion, also known as Gamma Orionis. **Sample Sentence:** *The astronomer pointed out /ˈbɛlətrɪks/ in the night sky.*

Bellatrix ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The astronomer pointed out *Bellatrix* in the night sky.

# Noun; Arabic /ˈbɜrbər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A member of an indigenous people of North Africa. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈbɜrbər/ tribes have a rich cultural history.*

Berber ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *Berber* tribes have a rich cultural history.

# Noun; Old English /bɪˈriːvmənt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The state of being deprived of a loved one through a profound absence, especially due to the loved one's death. **Sample Sentence:** She struggled with /bɪˈriːvmənt/ after the loss of her father.

bereavement ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She struggled with bereavement after the loss of her father.

# Noun; French /bəˈreɪ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A soft, round cap, usually of wool felt, with a flat crown, worn by both men and women. **Sample Sentence:** He sported a stylish /bəˈreɪ/ as part of his ensemble.

beret ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He sported a stylish beret as part of his ensemble.

# Adjective; Old Norse /bəˈsɜːk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Out of control with anger or excitement; wild or frenzied. **Sample Sentence:** *The fans went /bəˈsɜːk/ when the band took the stage.*

berserk ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The fans went *berserk* when the band took the stage.

# Verb; Old English /bɪˈsiːtʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; implore; entreat. **Sample Sentence:** She /bɪˈsiːtʃ/ him to stay and reconsider his decision.

beseech ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She beseeched him to stay and reconsider his decision.

# Verb; Old French /bɪˈsiːʤd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Surround (a place) with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender. **Sample Sentence:** *The fortress was /bɪˈsiːʤd/ by the enemy for weeks.*

besieged ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The fortress was *besieged* by the enemy for weeks.

# Verb; Old English /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** To damage the reputation of (someone or something) in the opinion of others. **Sample Sentence:** The scandal served to /bɪˈsmɜːrtʃ/ his otherwise stellar career.

besmirch ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The scandal served to besmirch his otherwise stellar career.

# Noun; Informal English /ˈbɛsti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person's best friend. **Sample Sentence:** She went to the movies with her /ˈbɛsti/ every weekend.

bestie ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She went to the movies with her bestie every weekend.

# Noun; Hebrew /bəˈθɛzdə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A place in Jerusalem where Jesus is said to have performed a miracle. **Sample Sentence:** *Pilgrims visited /bəˈθɛzdə/ seeking healing.*

bethesda ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Pilgrims visited *Bethesda* seeking healing.

# Adjective; Latin /baɪˈkæmərəl/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having two branches, chambers, or houses, as a legislative body. **Sample Sentence:** The country operates under a /baɪˈkæmərəl/ legislative system.

bicameral ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The country operates under a bicameral legislative system.

# Noun; English /ˈbaɪˌsɛps/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A muscle having two heads, especially the large muscle at the front of the upper arm. **Sample Sentence:** *During his workout, John focused on strengthening his /ˈbaɪˌsɛps/.*

biceps ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** During his workout, John focused on strengthening his *biceps*.

# Noun; Latin /baɪˌlæ.tɪəˈriːən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Animals with bilateral symmetry. **Sample Sentence:** *Humans are considered /baɪˌlæ.tɪəˈriːən/ organisms.*

bilaterian ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Humans are considered *bilaterian* organisms.

# Noun; Wiradjuri /ˈbɪləbɒŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A branch of a river forming a backwater or stagnant pool. **Sample Sentence:** They set up camp beside the tranquil /ˈbɪləbɒŋ/.

billabong ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They set up camp beside the tranquil *billabong*.

# Noun; English /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Coarse or vulgar language. **Sample Sentence:** His use of /ˈbɪlɪŋzˌɡeɪt/ was shocking during the debate.

billingsgate ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His use of *billingsgate* was shocking during the debate.

# Noun; Dutch /ˈbɪltɒŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A form of dried, cured meat originating from South Africa. **Sample Sentence:** *He offered a taste of homemade /ˈbɪltɒŋ/.*

biltong ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He offered a taste of homemade *biltong*.

# Noun; Greek /baɪˈɑːlədʒi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The scientific study of life and living organisms. **Sample Sentence:** She decided to major in /baɪˈɑːlədʒi/ because of her love for nature.

biology ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She decided to major in *biology* because of her love for nature.

# Noun; Greek /ˌbaɪoʊˈmɪmɪkri/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modeled on biological entities and processes. **Sample Sentence:** Engineers are using /ˌbaɪoʊˈmɪmɪkri/ to create more efficient products.

biomimicry ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Engineers are using biomimicry to create more efficient products.

# Adjective; Greek /baɪˈɒnɪk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Having artificial body parts, especially electromechanical ones. **Sample Sentence:** The athlete had a /baɪˈɒnɪk/ leg that enhanced his performance.

bionic ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The athlete had a bionic leg that enhanced his performance.

# Noun; Greek /ˈbaɪɒpsi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An examination of tissue removed from a living body to discover the presence, cause, or extent of a disease. **Sample Sentence:** The doctor recommended a /ˈbaɪɒpsi/ to check for cancer.

biopsy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The doctor recommended a biopsy to check for cancer.

# Noun; Spanish /ˈbiria/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A traditional Mexican stew made with meat, often goat or beef. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈbiria/ was cooked slowly to enhance its flavors.*

birria ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *birria* was cooked slowly to enhance its flavors.

# Noun; Italian /bɪˈskɒti/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of Italian biscuit that is baked twice, resulting in a hard texture. **Sample Sentence:** *She enjoyed a cup of coffee with a couple of /bɪˈskɒti/.*

biscotti ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She enjoyed a cup of coffee with a couple of biscotti.

# Noun; Middle French /ˈbɪskɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small baked unleavened bread product or a sweet baked good. **Sample Sentence:** *She offered him a cup of tea and a /ˈbɪskɪt/.*

biscuit ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She offered him a cup of tea and a *biscuit*.

# Noun; Greek /ˈblæsfɪmi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The act or offense of speaking sacrilegiously about God or sacred things. **Sample Sentence:** *He was accused of /ˈblæsfɪmi/ for his controversial statements.*

blasphemy ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He was accused of *blasphemy* for his controversial statements.

# Noun; Greek /blæˈstiːmə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A mass of cells capable of growth and differentiation. **Sample Sentence:** *The research focused on the properties of /blæˈstiːmə/.*

blastema ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The research focused on the properties of *blastema*.

# Noun; Middle English /ˈbɒdkɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small, pointed instrument for making holes in fabric or for threading a ribbon or cord. **Sample Sentence:** *She used a /ˈbɒdkɪn/ to thread the lace.*

bodkin ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She used a *bodkin* to thread the lace.

# Noun; English /ˈbɒfɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A person engaged in scientific or technical research. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈbɒfɪn/ was absorbed in his laboratory experiments.*

boffin ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *boffin* was absorbed in his laboratory experiments.

# Adjective; English /ˈbɔɪstərəs/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Noisy, energetic, and cheerful. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈbɔɪstərəs/ crowd filled the stadium with excitement.*

boisterous ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *boisterous* crowd filled the stadium with excitement.

# Adjective; Latin /bɒnə ˈfaɪdi/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Genuine; real. **Sample Sentence:** *The offer was made in /bɒnə ˈfaɪdi/ confidence.*

bona fide ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The offer was made in *bona fide* confidence.

# Noun; Bantu /bəˈnəʊbəʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of small ape with a slender body and long legs, found in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. **Sample Sentence:** *The /bəˈnəʊbəʊ/ is known for its peaceful social interactions.*

bonobo ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *bonobo* is known for its peaceful social interactions.

# Noun; Afrikaans /ˈbuːmslæŋ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A large, highly venomous snake found in sub-Saharan Africa. **Sample Sentence:** *They spotted a /ˈbuːmslæŋ/ in the trees during their safari.*

boomslang ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** They spotted a *boomslang* in the trees during their safari.

# Noun; Greek /ˈbɒtəni/ ## Footnote **Definition:** The scientific study of plants, including their physiology, structure, genetics, ecology, distribution, classification, and economic importance. **Sample Sentence:** *Her passion for /ˈbɒtəni/ led her to a career in horticulture.*

botany ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her passion for *botany* led her to a career in horticulture.

# Noun; French /ˈbuːfɑːnt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A hairstyle in which the hair is teased to give an outward appearance of volume. **Sample Sentence:** She styled her hair in a /ˈbuːfɑːnt/ for the party.

bouffant ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She styled her hair in a *bouffant* for the party.

# Noun; English /ˈboʊlər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A type of hat with a round crown and a stiff brim. **Sample Sentence:** *He wore a classic /ˈboʊlər/ to the vintage event.*

bowler ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He wore a classic *bowler* to the vintage event.

# Noun; Dutch /ˈboʊsprɪt/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A spar extending forward from a ship's bow, to which the forestays are fastened. **Sample Sentence:** *The sailor adjusted the sails attached to the /ˈboʊsprɪt/.*

bowsprit ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The sailor adjusted the sails attached to the *bowsprit*.

# Noun; Old English /breɪdz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Plaits of hair. **Sample Sentence:** She wore her hair in /breɪdz/ for the event.

braids ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She wore her hair in *braids* for the event.

# Noun; Italian /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A bold manner or a show of boldness intended to impress or intimidate. **Sample Sentence:** His /brəˈvɑːdoʊ/ was apparent to all at the party.

bravado ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His *bravado* was apparent to all at the party.

# Noun; Old English /ˈbrɛðrən/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Fellow members of a male religious order; used as a form of address to members of a brotherhood or religious order. **Sample Sentence:** *The /ˈbrɛðrən/ gathered for their annual meeting.*

brethren ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The *brethren* gathered for their annual meeting.

# Noun; French /ˈbrɪk ə ˈbræk/ ## Footnote **Definition:** Miscellaneous objects and ornaments of little value. **Sample Sentence:** *Her shelves were filled with /ˈbrɪk ə ˈbræk/ from her travels.*

bric-a-brac ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her shelves were filled with *bric-a-brac* from her travels.

# Noun; From the fictional village in the musical /ˌbrɪɡəˈduːn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A place that is idyllic, unaffected by time, or remote from reality. **Sample Sentence:** *The town felt like a /ˌbrɪɡəˈduːn/ from another era.*

Brigadoon ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The town felt like a *Brigadoon* from another era.

# Noun; Italian /ˌbrɒkəˈliːni/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A green vegetable similar to broccoli, but with smaller florets and longer, thin stalks. **Sample Sentence:** *She sautéed the /ˌbrɒkəˈliːni/ as a side dish.*

Broccolini ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She sautéed the *Broccolini* as a side dish.

# Noun; French /brəʊˈʃʊr/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A small booklet or pamphlet, often containing promotional material or product information. **Sample Sentence:** *She picked up a /brəʊˈʃʊr/ about the new exhibition at the museum.*

brochure ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She picked up a *brochure* about the new exhibition at the museum.

# Noun; Unknown origin /ˈbrɒkɪdʒ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A printing error resulting in a smudged or blurred area. **Sample Sentence:** The printer produced a page with an unfortunate /ˈbrɒkɪdʒ/.

brockage ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The printer produced a page with an unfortunate brockage.

# Noun; Irish /broʊɡ/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A strong outdoor shoe with ornamental perforated patterns in the leather. **Sample Sentence:** *He wore traditional /broʊɡs/ to the festival.*

brogue ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He wore traditional *brogues* to the festival.

# Noun; Greek /ˈbroʊmaɪd/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A trite or unoriginal idea or remark, typically intended to soothe or placate. **Sample Sentence:** His speech was filled with clichés and /ˈbroʊmaɪd/.

bromide ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** His speech was filled with clichés and bromide.

# Noun; Greek /ˌbrɒntəˈfoʊbiə/ ## Footnote **Definition:** An abnormal fear of thunder. **Sample Sentence:** Her /ˌbrɒntəˈfoʊbiə/ kept her indoors during storms.

brontophobia ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** Her brontophobia kept her indoors during storms.

# Noun; French /brɒnz/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A yellowish-brown alloy of copper with up to one-third tin. **Sample Sentence:** The statue was made of /brɒnz/ and gleamed in the sunlight.

bronze ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** The statue was made of bronze and gleamed in the sunlight.

# Noun; English /ˈbrʊklɪn/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A borough of New York City, known for its cultural diversity and vibrant neighborhoods. **Sample Sentence:** She grew up in /ˈbrʊklɪn/ and loved its lively atmosphere.

Brooklyn ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** She grew up in Brooklyn and loved its lively atmosphere.

# Noun; Old English /ˈbrʌðər/ ## Footnote **Definition:** A male sibling. **Sample Sentence:** *He always looked up to his older /ˈbrʌðər/.*

brother ## Footnote **Sample Sentence:** He always looked up to his older *brother*.

Set 2: Appl-Bro Flashcards

Take your spelling to the next level with words from Appl to Bro, featuring pronunciations, definitions, and sample sentences to support your learning. (100 cards)