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- bragg/bræɡ/To talk boastfully about one's achievements, possessions, or abilities.nounC1
- bragg scattering/bræɡ ˈskætərɪŋ/A specific type of diffraction of waves (such as X-rays, electrons, or neutrons) from a crystal lattice, occurring when the waves satisfy the Bragg condition, leading to constructive interference and strong reflection.nounC2 / Technical
- bragg's law/ˈbræɡz ˌlɔː/A fundamental law of physics stating the condition for constructive interference of X-rays (or other electromagnetic waves) scattered from a crystal lattice, leading to diffraction peaks.nounRare (C2)
- braggadocio/ˌbræɡəˈdəʊtʃɪəʊ/Boastful or arrogant behavior; excessive bragging or bluster.nounC2
- braggart/ˈbræɡ.ət/A person who boasts loudly or excessively about their achievements or possessions.adjectivenounC2
- bragger/ˈbræɡ.ə(r)/A person who boasts or talks too proudly about their achievements, possessions, or abilities.nounC1
- bragging rights/ˈbræɡ.ɪŋ ˌraɪts/The temporary social permission or status to boast about an achievement, victory, or possession.plural-nounB2
- bragi/ˈbrɑːɡi/A proper noun referring to the Norse god of poetry, eloquence, and music.nounC2
- brahe/brɑːhə/A historical term referring to the noble class in pre-19th century Sweden, typically denoting a baron.nounVery Low
- brahma/ˈbrɑːmə/The creator god in the Hindu trinity (Trimurti), alongside Vishnu and Shiva.nounC1
- brahmachari/ˌbrɑːməˈtʃɑːri/A male Hindu student in the first of the four stages of life (ashramas), characterized by celibacy and devotion to study.nounLow
- brahmacharya/ˌbrɑːməˈtʃɑːrjə/The Hindu concept of chastity, celibacy, and self-restraint as a spiritual discipline, particularly in the student stage of life.nounLow
- brahmajnana/ˌbrɑːmədʒˈnɑːnə/The direct, experiential knowledge or realization of the ultimate reality, Brahman, in Hindu philosophy.nounLow (Very rare in general English; specific to academic/religious contexts)
- brahmaloka/ˌbrɑː.məˈləʊ.kə/In Hindu cosmology, the highest heaven or celestial realm, the abode of the god Brahma.nounVery Rare
- brahman/ˈbrɑːmən/In Hinduism, the ultimate, formless, eternal reality and supreme cosmic power; the universal soul or principle from which all existence originates.nounLow
- brahmana/ˈbrɑːmənə/A member of the highest Hindu priestly caste, traditionally responsible for teaching and preserving sacred knowledge.nounLow Frequency
- brahmani/ˈbrɑːməni/A member of the highest Hindu caste, traditionally consisting of priests, scholars, and teachers.nounVery Low
- brahmanism/ˈbrɑːmənɪz(ə)m/The early, ritualistic stage of what later evolved into Hinduism, centered on the sacrificial rituals and social system described in the Vedas and Brahmanas, with a primary focus on the Brahmins (priestly class).nounLow
- brahmaputra/ˌbrɑːməˈpuːtrə/A major river in South Asia that flows through Tibet, India, and Bangladesh, joining with the Ganges to form a vast delta.nounLow frequency / Specific domain (Geography, South Asian contexts)
- brahmi/ˈbrɑːmi/An ancient script used for writing early Sanskrit and Prakrit languages, originating in the Indian subcontinent.nounVery low frequency in general English; specialized/technical.
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