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Exam: IELTS

brigadier

IPA: //ˌbrɪɡɪˈdɪər//

KK: /brɪgəˈdɪr/

noun

Definition: A military officer who ranks just below a major general and is responsible for commanding a brigade.

Example: The brigadier led his troops into battle with great courage.

brigandage

IPA: //brɪˈɡændɪdʒ//

KK: /brɪˈɡændɪdʒ/

noun

Definition: The way of living or behavior associated with a bandit or robber, often involving acts of theft and violence.

Example: The villagers lived in fear of brigandage, as bandits frequently raided their homes.

bright

IPA: /braɪt/

KK: /braɪt/

adjective

Definition: Having a lot of light; shining or vivid in color; also means intelligent or clever.

Example: The bright sun made the day feel warm and cheerful.

noun

Definition: A vivid or strong color that stands out and is easily seen.

Example: The artist chose a bright for the painting to make it more lively.

brighten

IPA: //ˈbraɪtən//

KK: /ˈbraɪtən/

transitive verb

Definition: To make something more light or cheerful in appearance or mood.

Example: The new paint will brighten the room significantly.

brighter

IPA: /ˈbraɪtə/

KK: /ˈbraɪtər/

adjective

Definition: Having more light or being more vivid than something else.

Example: The sun is brighter today than it was yesterday.

brightest

IPA: /ˈbraɪtəst/

KK: /braɪtɪst/

adjective

Definition: The most full of light or color; shining strongly or vividly.

Example: The sun is the brightest object in the sky during the day.

brightly

IPA: /ˈbraɪtli/

KK: /ˈbraɪtli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that produces a lot of light or is very colorful.

Example: The stars shone brightly in the night sky.

brightness

IPA: /ˈbraɪtnəs/

KK: /ˈbraɪtnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of being full of light or having a lot of light; it can also refer to how intense or vivid a color appears.

Example: The brightness of the sun made it difficult to see without sunglasses.

brilliance

IPA: /ˈbrɪljəns/

KK: /ˈbrɪljəns/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very bright or intelligent, often used to describe someone's mind or a shining light.

Example: Her brilliance in mathematics earned her a scholarship to a prestigious university.

brilliancy

IPA: /ˈbrɪljənsi/

KK: /ˈbrɪljəntsi/

noun

Definition: The quality of being very bright or showing great intelligence and talent.

Example: The artist's brilliancy was evident in every stroke of her brush.

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