Babble
Meaning: to talk very quickly without making sense
Sentence: He is likely to babble on without making any sense.
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Ballet
Meaning: a type of dancing with formal movements, usually to classical music
Sentence: The dancers in the ballet were very precise in their movements.
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Bachelor
Meaning: a man who has not married
Sentence: He was considered the most eligible bachelor in town.
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Balsa
Meaning: a soft and lightweight wood
Sentence: Balsa is a good substitute for cork.
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Badge
Meaning: a button or sign that you wear to show people who you are or what school or club etc. you belong to
Sentence: I pinned my school badge on my coat.
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Barbecue
Meaning: to cook meat and other food on a metal grill over an open fire, usually outside
Sentence: We are going to barbecue some chicken tonight.
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Baggy
Meaning: (of clothes) large and loose
Sentence: It is the fashion these days to wear baggy trousers.
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Bargain
Meaning: something that you buy cheaply
Sentence: This book is a bargain at half price.
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Balance
Meaning: a steady position
Sentence: She lost her balance and fell down.
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Barite
Meaning: a yellow, white or colourless crystalline mineral
Sentence: Barite is used in the manufacture of paints.
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Balcony
Meaning: a platform that sticks out from an outside wall of a building
Sentence: The wet clothes were hung on the balcony to dry.
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Barley
Meaning: a cereal plant
Sentence: Cereal made from barley is healthy to eat.
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Bald
Meaning: without hair on top of the head
Sentence: The bald man wore a wig.
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Ballerina
Meaning: a female ballet dancer
Sentence: The way the ballerina balanced herself on tiptoe seemed humanly impossible.
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Barracks
Meaning: a large building or group of buildings for soldiers to live in
Sentence: The army barracks housed many soldiers.
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Beggar
Meaning: a person who asks for alms
Sentence: She stopped to give the beggar some money.
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Baryon
Meaning: any elementary particle which can be transformed into a nucleon and lighter particles
Sentence: The value and content of a baryon determines its classification.
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Beguile
Meaning: to cheat, to charm
Sentence: She will beguile the audience with her performance.
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Basil
Meaning: an aromatic plant originally from India
Sentence: Basil is commonly used in pasta dishes.
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Behave
Meaning: to act in a particular way
Sentence: They promised to behave well.
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Battle
Meaning: a fight between two armies
Sentence: The two armies fought a fierce battle.
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Belated
Meaning: coming very late or too late
Sentence: She gave me my belated birthday present.
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Battlements
Meaning: the top of a castle wall, often with gaps from which the defenders could fire at the enemy
Sentence: The soldiers fired at the enemy from behind the
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Bedraggled
Meaning: very untidy; wet and dirty
Sentence: He combed his bedraggled hair.
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Beverage
Meaning: any kind of drink
Sentence: I would like to drink a hot beverage.
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Biased
Meaning: favouring one side unfairly
Sentence: The biased umpire made sure the other team won the match.
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Bicentenary
Meaning: a 200th anniversary
Sentence: Our college is celebrating its bicentenary this year.
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Besiege
Meaning: to surround from all sides
Sentence: The army was preparing to besiege the fortress.
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Biceps
Meaning: the large muscle at the front of the arm above the elbow
Sentence: The wrestler had strong biceps because he spent his time lifting weights.
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Besotted
Meaning: too fond of something
Sentence: We are all besotted with the pretty film actress.
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Bestow
Meaning: to give something to someone, especially to show how much they are respected
Sentence: I would like to bestow this medal on you.
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Billboard
Meaning: a large outdoor board for advertisements
Sentence: The billboard advertised a toothpaste.
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Bizarre
Meaning: strange in appearance
Sentence: People were surprised by the bizarre outfit he was wearing.
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Billion
Meaning: one thousand million
Sentence: The population of the world is more than six billion.
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Binoculars
Meaning: a device with lenses for both eyes, making distant objects seem nearer
Sentence: Ali used his binoculars to see the distant mountains.
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Blacksmith
Meaning: a person who makes and repairs iron things
Sentence: The blacksmith melts iron in a very hot fire.
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Blade
Meaning: the flat cutting part of a knife
Sentence: This knife has a sharp blade.
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Birdseed
Meaning: a blend of seeds for feeding birds
Sentence: I bought birdseed for my pet parrot.
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Bland
Meaning: having a mild or smooth flavour or texture
Sentence: The food has a bland taste.
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Biscuit
Meaning: a kind of small, thin, dry cake
Sentence: I would like a biscuit with my tea.
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Blandishment
Meaning: flattery intended to persuade
Sentence: The teacher would not respond to our blandishment and refused to cancel the test.
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Bisect
Meaning: to divide something into two equal parts
Sentence: Mehr learnt how to bisect a line in geometry class.
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Blanket
Meaning: a warm cloth covering used on a bed; a thick, soft covering
Sentence: It got so cold at night that a blanket was needed for warmth
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Bitter
Meaning: tasting sharp, not sweet
Sentence: This almond has a bitter taste.
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Boomerang
Meaning: a curved piece of wood that can be thrown so that it returns to the thrower
Sentence: It is fun to play with a boomerang.
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Bleed
Meaning: to lose blood
Sentence: His finger began to bleed when he cut it.
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Blizzard
Meaning: a severe snowstorm
Sentence: It is impossible to go outdoors in this blizzard.
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Boulder
Meaning: a very large, smooth stone
Sentence: The boulder is too heavy too move.
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Boulevard
Meaning: a broad tree-lined road
Sentence: I am driving down the boulevard.
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Boundary
Meaning: a line that marks a limit
Sentence: The boundary between the neighbour?s lawn and ours is the white picket fence.
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Boast
Meaning: to speak with great pride and try to impress people
Sentence: It is rude to boast.
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Boutique
Meaning: a small shop selling fashionable clothes
Sentence: Mehr bought a dress from the boutique.
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Brainwash
Meaning: to force a person to give up one set of ideas or beliefs and accept new ones
Sentence: Too much advertising on television can brainwash people
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Brawl
Meaning: a noisy quarrel or fight
Sentence: The bully got his nose broken in a brawl.
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Broccoli
Meaning: a kind of cauliflower with greenish flower heads
Sentence: She made a stew of broccoli and carrots.
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Breeze
Meaning: a light wind
Sentence: The breeze was blowing the leaves around.
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Brochure
Meaning: a booklet containing information
Sentence: The travel brochure contains information about holidays in Muree.
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Bridesmaid
Meaning: a girl who attends the bride at a wedding
Sentence: The bridesmaid carried flowers for the bride.
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Bronze
Meaning: a metal made from copper and tin
Sentence: Most ancient civilisations used bronze for making utensils.
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Bridge
Meaning: a structure built over and across a river
Sentence: The only way to cross the river is to use the bridge.
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Brought
Meaning: past tense of bring
Sentence: The criminal was brought before the judge for his trial.
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Briefcase
Meaning: a flat case for carrying documents etc.
Sentence: It?s the third time this week that father has left his briefcase at work.
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Brighten
Meaning: to make or become brighter
Sentence: You brighten my day every time you come to visit.
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Bruise
Meaning: a dark mark made on the skin after someone has fallen or been hit
Sentence: He fell and got a bruise on his arm.
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Brilliant
Meaning: very clever
Sentence: The boy who won the scholarship is a brilliant student.
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Buddhism
Meaning: a faith that follows the teachings of the Indian philosopher Gautama Buddha
Sentence: People who follow Buddhism do not eat meat.
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Bungalow
Meaning: a house built all on one level, without stairs
Sentence: Akbar lives in a bungalow.
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Buddhist
Meaning: a person who follows the teachings of Buddha
Sentence: A Buddhist prays in a temple.
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Buoy
Meaning: a floating object anchored to mark a channel or underwater rocks
Sentence: The buoy will warn ships away from the dangerous
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Budget
Meaning: a plan for spending money wisely
Sentence: In my budget, I have set aside some money to buy books.
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Buffet
Meaning: a meal where guests serve themselves
Sentence: The buffet offered plenty of choice to the diners.
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Burial
Meaning: putting into the ground
Sentence: His widow cried at his burial.
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Building
Meaning: a structure such as a house or school that has a roof and walls
Sentence: The tallest building in the world is in Malaysia.
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Burst
Meaning: to break or force apart; come or start suddenly
Sentence: As he braked, the tyre burst.
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Bulletin
Meaning: a public statement giving news
Sentence: I heard about the tsunami in Thailand in a news bulletin.
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Busy
Meaning: having much to do; occupied
Sentence: The busy boy could not make it to the party.
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Byroad
Meaning: a minor road
Sentence: The village was linked to the town by a narrow byroad.
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Bacterium
Meaning: A microbe.
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Synonyms: Corpuscle,Egg,Embryo,Follicle,Germ,Microorganism,Spore,Unit,Vacuole,Utricle,Cellule,
Antonyms: Calm,Contentedness,Happiness,Peace,Pleasure,
Badger
Meaning: To pester.
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Synonyms: Annoy,Bait,Bug,Bully,Eat,Goad,Harass,Harry,Hassle,Heckle,Hound,Importune,Needle,Nudge,Pester,Plague,Ride,Tease,Torment,Work On,Insist On,Give The Business,
Antonyms: Aid,Assist,Delight,Help,Please,Support,Leave Alone,Make Happy,
Baffle
Meaning: To foil or frustrate.
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Synonyms: Addle,Amaze,Astound,Befuddle,Bewilder,Buffalo,Confound,Confuse,Daze,Disconcert,Dumbfound,Elude,Embarrass,Faze,Floor,Get,Muddle,Mystify,Nonplus,Rattle,Stick,Stump,Stun,Throw,Mix Up,Puzzle,
Antonyms: Abet,Aid,Assist,Clarify,Comfort,Encourage,Enlighten,Explain,Explicate,Help,Relieve,Soothe,Support,Clear Up,
Bailiff
Meaning: An officer of court having custody of prisoners under arraignment.
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Synonyms: Agent,Bobby,Constable,Deputy,Magistrate,Sheriff,Steward,Marshall,
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Baize
Meaning: A single-colored napped woolen fabric used for table-covers, curtains, etc.
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Bale
Meaning: A large package prepared for transportation or storage.
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Synonyms: Bundle,Package,Parcel,
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Baleful
Meaning: Malignant.
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Synonyms: Calamitous,Deadly,Dire,Evil,Foreboding,Harmful,Hurtful,Injurious,Malevolent,Malignant,Noxious,Ominous,Pernicious,Ruinous,Sinister,Threatening,Venomous,Vindictive,Woeful,
Antonyms: Advantageous,Auspicious,Favorable,Good,Helping,Promising,
Ballad
Meaning: Any popular narrative poem, often with epic subject and usually in lyric form.
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Synonyms: Carol,Chant,Ditty,Serenade,
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Balsam
Meaning: A medical preparation, aromatic and oily, used for healing.
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Synonyms: Analgesic,Application,Compound,Cream,Demulcent,Dressing,Embrocation,Emollient,Formula,Lotion,Medicine,Ointment,Potion,Poultice,Salve,Soother,Unction,Unguent,Prescription,Preparation,Cerate,Soothing Agent,
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Banal
Meaning: Commonplace.
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Synonyms: Blah,Bland,Bromidic,Common,Conventional,Corny,Dumb,Everyday,Flat,Hackneyed,Hokey,Humdrum,Insipid,Mundane,Nothing,Nowhere,Ordinary,Pabulum,Pedestrian,Platitudinous,Square,Stale,Stereotyped,Stock,Stupid,Tired,Tripe,Trite,Unimaginative,Unoriginal,Vapid,Watery,Zero,Old Hat,Dull As Dishwater,
Antonyms: Fresh,Intelligent,New,Original,Sharp,Smart,Uncommon,
Baritone
Meaning: Having a register higher than bass and lower than tenor.
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Synonyms: Alto,Bass,Booming,Contralto,Dark,Extreme,Grave,Great,Hard,Low,Resonant,Rich,Sonorous,Strong,Vivid,Profound,
Antonyms: Aboveboard,Artless,Cheerful,Flighty,Frivolous,Happy,Ignorant,Light,Mild,Moderate,Open,Pale,Poor,Quiet,Shallow,Soft,Stupid,Superficial,Trivial,Unintelligent,Weak,
Barograph
Meaning: An instrument that registers graphically and continuously the atmospheric pressure.
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Barometer
Meaning: An instrument for indicating the atmospheric pressure per unit of surface.
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Synonyms: Weatherglass,Pressure Indicator,Storm Gauge,
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Barring prep
Meaning: Apart from.
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Synonyms: Bar,Discounting,Excepting,Excluding,Aside From,Apart From,Outside Of,Short Of,With The Exception Of,Other Than,Save For,
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Bask
Meaning: To make warm by genial heat.
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Synonyms: Laze,Loll,Lounge,Relax,Sun,Sunbathe,Swim In,Toast Oneself,Warm Oneself,
Antonyms: Cover,Hide,
Bass
Meaning: Low in tone or compass.
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Synonyms: Alto,Baritone,Booming,Contralto,Dark,Extreme,Grave,Great,Hard,Low,Resonant,Rich,Sonorous,Strong,Vivid,Profound,
Antonyms: Aboveboard,Artless,Cheerful,Flighty,Frivolous,Happy,Ignorant,Light,Mild,Moderate,Open,Pale,Poor,Quiet,Shallow,Soft,Stupid,Superficial,Trivial,Unintelligent,Weak,
Baste
Meaning: To cover with melted fat, gravy, while cooking.
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Synonyms: Drip,Grease,Lard,Season,Brush With Liquid,
Antonyms: Detach,Release,Unfasten,
Baton
Meaning: An official staff borne either as a weapon or as an emblem of authority or privilege.
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Synonyms: Billy,Blackjack,Club,Cudgel,Mace,Rod,Staff,Truncheon,Wand,Billy Club,Nightstick,
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Battalion
Meaning: A body of infantry composed of two or more companies, forming a part of a regiment.
Sentence: It took days for the whole battalion to move from one front to another.
Synonyms: Army,Brigade,Company,Contingent,Corps,Force,Horde,Host,Legion,Multitude,Regiment,Squadron,Throng,Unit,
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Batten
Meaning: A narrow strip of wood.
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Synonyms: Fix,Secure,Tie,Tighten,Cover Up,Nail Down,Board Up,Clamp Down,
Antonyms: Loose,Loosen,Lose,Unfasten,Unfix,Untie,Let Go,
Batter
Meaning: A thick liquid mixture of two or more materials beaten together, to be used in cookery.
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Synonyms: Concoction,Dough,Mix,Mush,Paste,Recipe,Preparation,
Antonyms: Ingredient,
Bauble
Meaning: A trinket.
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Synonyms: Curio,Doodad,Gewgaw,Gimcrack,Knickknack,Novelty,Trifle,Whatnot,
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Bawl
Meaning: To proclaim by outcry.
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Synonyms: Bark,Bellow,Bluster,Call,Cheer,Clamor,Holler,Howl,Roar,Rout,Scream,Screech,Shout,Shriek,Vociferate,
Antonyms: Be Quiet,
Beatify
Meaning: To make supremely happy.
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Synonyms: Consecrate,Deify,Exalt,Glorify,Sanctify,
Antonyms: Castigate,Condemn,Criticize,Curse,Damn,Debase,Degrade,Humiliate,Lower,
Beatitude
Meaning: Any state of great happiness.
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Synonyms: Bliss,Ecstasy,Felicity,Happiness,Peace,Serenity,
Antonyms: Agitation,Misery,Sorrow,Trouble,Unhappiness,Upset,
Beau
Meaning: An escort or lover.
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Synonyms: Admirer,Beloved,Cavalier,Escort,Flame,Honey,Love,Lover,Paramour,Squire,Steady,Suitor,Swain,Sweetheart,Inamorato,Gentleman Caller,True Love,
Antonyms: Enemy,Girlfriend,Hate,Mistress,
Becalm
Meaning: To make quiet.
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Synonyms: Allay,Compose,Lull,Pacify,Placate,Quiet,Relax,Settle,Soothe,Steady,Still,Calm Down,
Antonyms: Agitate,Distress,Excite,Irritate,Move,Upset,Worry,
Beck
Meaning: To give a signal to, by nod or gesture.
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Synonyms: Branch,Burn,Creek,Rill,River,Rivulet,Run,Runnel,Streamlet,Watercourse,Rindle,
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Bedaub
Meaning: To smear over, as with something oily or sticky.
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Synonyms: Anoint,Besmear,Daub,Smirch,Smudge,Soil,Spread,Stain,Sully,
Antonyms: Clean,
Bedeck
Meaning: To cover with ornament.
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Synonyms: Adorn,Array,Caparison,Decorate,Embellish,Gem,Grace,Lard,Ornament,Trim,
Antonyms: Mar,
Bedlam
Meaning: Madhouse.
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Synonyms: Chaos,Clamor,Commotion,Confusion,Din,Disquiet,Disquietude,Furor,Hubbub,Madhouse,Maelstrom,Noise,Pandemonium,Racket,Shambles,Tumult,Turmoil,Uproar,
Antonyms: Calm,Calmness,Harmony,Order,Organization,Peace,Quiet,Silence,System,
Befog
Meaning: To confuse.
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Synonyms: Becloud,Bedim,Blear,Blind,Darken,Daze,Dazzle,Dim,Glare,Mask,Muddy,Obscure,Shade,Soften,Make Hazy,Make Indistinct,Make Vague,
Antonyms: Brighten,Clarify,Clean,Cleanse,Clear,Illuminate,Lighten,Purify,
Befriend
Meaning: To be a friend to, especially when in need.
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Synonyms: Advise,Aid,Assist,Back,Benefit,Encourage,Favor,Help,Patronize,Sustain,Uphold,Welcome,Cotton To,Come On To,Stand By,Buddy Up,Get In With,Hit It Off,Case Out,Get Chummy With,
Antonyms: Block,Discourage,Dissuade,Harm,Hinder,Hurt,Ignore,Injure,Neglect,Obstruct,Stop,Thwart,
Beget
Meaning: To produce by sexual generation.
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Synonyms: Afford,Breed,Bring,Cause,Effect,Engender,Father,Generate,Get,Multiply,Occasion,Reproduce,Sire,Produce,Procreate,Bring About,Give Rise To,Propagate,Result In,Progenerate,
Antonyms: Destroy,Fail,Halt,Kill,Leave,Stop,
Begrudge
Meaning: To envy one of the possession of.
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Synonyms: Covet,Envy,Grudge,Pinch,Resent,Stint,Be Jealous,Be Reluctant,Be Stingy,
Antonyms: Give,Be Generous,
Belay
Meaning: To make fast, as a rope, by winding round a cleat.
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Synonyms: Arrest,Cancel,Cease,Check,End,Halt,Quit,Stall,Stay,Put A Stop To,Bring To A Standstill,Call A Halt To,
Antonyms: Advance,Allow,Begin,Commence,Continue,Go,Help,Permit,Start,
Belie
Meaning: To misrepresent.
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Synonyms: Confute,Contradict,Contravene,Controvert,Deny,Disaffirm,Disagree,Explode,Gainsay,Negate,Negative,Oppose,Repudiate,
Antonyms: Affirm,Agree,Aid,Allow,Approve,Assist,Attest,Concur,Consent,Endorse,Harmonize,Help,Go Along,Be Honest,Prove,
Believe
Meaning: To accept as true on the testimony or authority of others.
Sentence: I do not believe that you are telling the truth.
Synonyms: Accept,Accredit,Admit,Affirm,Buy,Conceive,Conclude,Consider,Credit,Deem,Have,Hold,Posit,Postulate,Regard,Suppose,Swallow,Think,Trust,Understand,Take It,Presuppose,Count On,Fall For,Swear By,Attach Weight To,Be Certain Of,Be Convinced Of,Be Credulous,Be Of The Opinion,Give Credence To,Have Faith In,Have No Doubt,Keep The Faith,Lap Up,Place Confidence In,Presume True,Reckon On,Rest Assured,Take As Gospel,
Antonyms: Abandon,Deny,Disbelieve,Discard,Dismiss,Dispute,Disregard,Distrust,Exclude,Forget,Ignore,Neglect,Refuse,Reject,
Belittle
Meaning: To disparage.
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Synonyms: Blister,Criticize,Decry,Deprecate,Depreciate,Deride,Derogate,Diminish,Discount,Discredit,Disparage,Dispraise,Downgrade,Downplay,Knock,Lower,Minimize,Pan,Rip,Roast,Scorch,Scorn,Slam,Smear,Squash,Squelch,Underestimate,Underrate,Undervalue,Write Off,Put Down,Run Down,Tear Down,Dump On,Take Down,Cut Down To Size,Cut To The Quick,Sour Grapes,
Antonyms: Approve,Commend,Compliment,Enlarge,Exaggerate,Flatter,Increase,Laud,Overestimate,Overrate,Overvalue,Praise,Raise,Upgrade,Value,Build Up,
Belle
Meaning: A woman who is a center of attraction because of her beauty, accomplishments, etc.
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Bellicose
Meaning: Warlike.
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Synonyms: Aggressive,Antagonistic,Argumentative,Combative,Hostile,Quarrelsome,Threatening,Warlike,Warring,Pugnacious,
Antonyms: Agreeable,Calm,Easygoing,Pacific,Passive,Peaceful,Pacifistic,
Bemoan
Meaning: To lament
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Synonyms: Bewail,Complain,Deplore,Lament,Mourn,Regret,Rue,Grieve For,Sing The Blues,Cry Over Spilled Milk,Moan Over,Weep For,
Antonyms: Gloat,Praise,Be Happy,
Benediction
Meaning: a solemn invocation of the divine blessing.
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Synonyms: Amen,Approbation,Approval,Beatitude,Benison,Blessing,Consecration,Favor,Grace,Gratitude,Invocation,Okay,Orison,Praise,Sanctification,Thanks,Thanksgiving,Laying On Of Hands,Benedictus,
Antonyms: Anathema,Condemnation,Criticism,Disapproval,Disfavor,Execration,Refusal,
Benefactor
Meaning: A doer of kindly and charitable acts.
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Synonyms: Aid,Altruist,Angel,Assistant,Backer,Contributor,Fan,Helper,Humanitarian,Mark,Patron,Philanthropist,Sponsor,Subscriber,Subsidizer,Supporter,Protector,Good Samaritan,Santa Claus,Promoter,Fairy Godparent,Grubstaker,
Antonyms: Antagonist,Opponent,Opposer,
Benefice
Meaning: A church office endowed with funds or property for the maintenance of divine service.
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Beneficent
Meaning: Characterized by charity and kindness.
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Synonyms: Altruistic,Benevolent,Benign,Charitable,Compassionate,Generous,Helpful,Humanitarian,Kind,Philanthropic,
Antonyms: Maleficent,Malicious,Misanthropic,Uncharitable,
Beneficial
Meaning: having a good effect
Sentence: Using computers has a beneficial effect on children's learning.
Synonyms: Benign,Constructive,Favorable,Favoring,Gainful,Good,Healthful,Helpful,Salubrious,Salutary,Serviceable,Toward,Useful,Valuable,Wholesome,Worthy,Profitable,Propitious,What The Doctor Ordered,Good For What Ails You,
Antonyms: Bad,Disadvantageous,Disagreeable,Harmful,Hurtful,Hurting,Injurious,Unfortunate,Unhelpful,Unrewarding,Useless,Worthless,
Beneficiary
Meaning: One who is lawfully entitled to the profits and proceeds of an estate or property.
Sentence: He was the beneficiary of a scholarship fund.
Synonyms: Assignee,Donee,Grantee,Heir,Heiress,Inheritor,Legatee,Payee,Possessor,Receiver,Recipient,Stipendiary,Successor,Devisee,
Antonyms: Giver,Payer,
Benefit
Meaning: Helpful result.
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Synonyms: Account,Aid,Asset,Assistance,Avail,Benediction,Betterment,Blessing,Boon,Cream,Extras,Favor,Gain,Godsend,Good,Gravy,Help,Interest,Perk,Use,Welfare,Worth,Prosperity,Profit,
Antonyms: Blockage,Disadvantage,Disapproval,Handicap,Harm,Hindrance,Hurt,Injury,Loss,Misfortune,Obstruction,Stop,Bad Fortune,Bad Luck,
Benevolence
Meaning: Any act of kindness or well-doing.
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Synonyms: Altruism,Amity,Comity,Compassion,Feeling,Friendliness,Friendship,Generosity,Gift,Goodness,Humanity,Kindheartedness,Kindness,Sympathy,Good Will,
Antonyms: Animosity,Cruelty,Greediness,Harshness,Hatred,Incompatibility,Malevolence,Meanness,Selfishness,Spite,Unkindness,Ill Will,
Benevolent
Meaning: Loving others and actively desirous of their well-being.
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Synonyms: Altruistic,Beneficent,Benign,Big,Bounteous,Bountiful,Caring,Chivalrous,Compassionate,Considerate,Generous,Helpful,Humane,Humanitarian,Kindhearted,Liberal,Magnanimous,Philanthropic,Tenderhearted,Warmhearted,All Heart,
Antonyms: Cruel,Greedy,Hateful,Malevolent,Mean,Merciless,Miserly,Selfish,Spiteful,Stingy,Unkind,
Benign
Meaning: Good and kind of heart.
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Synonyms: Amiable,Beneficent,Benevolent,Benignant,Complaisant,Congenial,Favorable,Friendly,Generous,Genial,Gentle,Good,Gracious,Kind,Liberal,Merciful,Mild,Obliging,Sympathetic,Goodhearted,
Antonyms: Bad,Cancerous,Disadvantageous,Harmful,Harsh,Hateful,Hostile,Hurtful,Injurious,Malignant,Rough,Severe,Unfriendly,Unkind,Violent,
Benignant
Meaning: Benevolent in feeling, character, or aspect.
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Synonyms: Altruistic,Beneficent,Benign,Compassionate,Good,Gracious,Humane,Kind,Kindhearted,Kindly,Warmhearted,Goodhearted,
Antonyms:
Benignity
Meaning: Kindness of feeling, disposition, or manner.
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Synonyms: Altruism,Benefaction,Beneficence,Benignancy,Charitableness,Charity,Compassion,Generosity,Goodness,Goodwill,Graciousness,Kindheartedness,Kindliness,Kindness,Philanthropy,
Antonyms: Cruelty,Harshness,Meanness,
Benison
Meaning: Blessing.
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Synonyms: Amen,Approbation,Approval,Beatitude,Blessing,Consecration,Favor,Grace,Gratitude,Invocation,Okay,Orison,Praise,Sanctification,Thanks,Thanksgiving,Laying On Of Hands,Benedictus,
Antonyms: Anathema,Condemnation,Criticism,Disapproval,Disfavor,Execration,Refusal,
Bequeath
Meaning: to leave something to a person, especially in a wil
Sentence: Ayesha decided to bequeath her house to her children.
Synonyms: Bestow,Commit,Devise,Endow,Entrust,Grant,Impart,Leave,Legate,Transmit,Will,Hand Down,Pass On,Hand On,Leave To,
Antonyms: Keep,Receive,Take,
Bereave
Meaning: To make desolate with loneliness and grief.
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Synonyms: Dispossess,Divest,Leave,Oust,Rob,Sadden,Strip,
Antonyms: Clothe,Cover,Hold,Keep,
Berth
Meaning: A bunk or bed in a vessel, sleeping-car, etc.
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Synonyms: Anchorage,Bed,Bedroom,Billet,Compartment,Cot,Dock,Hammock,Haven,Jetty,Levee,Pier,Port,Quay,Slip,Wharf,
Antonyms: Entertainment,Fun,Unemployment,
Beset
Meaning: To attack on all sides.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Aggress,Assail,Attack,Badger,Bedevil,Beleaguer,Besiege,Bug,Circle,Compass,Dog,Embarrass,Encircle,Enclose,Encompass,Entangle,Environ,Girdle,Harass,Harry,Hassle,Infest,Invade,Nag,Nudge,Overrun,Perplex,Pester,Ride,Ring,Storm,Strike,Surround,Give A Hard Time,Give A Bad Time,Pick On,Drive Up The Wall,
Antonyms: Aid,Assist,Clarify,Exclude,Explain,Free,Help,Lose,Please,Release,Support,Surrender,Unloose,Let Go,Leave Alone,Clear Up,
Besmear
Meaning: To smear over, as with any oily or sticky substance.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Befoul,Besmirch,Blacken,Cloud,Denigrate,Dirty,Disgrace,Smear,Smudge,Soil,Stain,Sully,Taint,Tarnish,
Antonyms: Clean,Compliment,Honor,Praise,
Bestial
Meaning: Animal.
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Synonyms: Barbarous,Beastly,Boorish,Brutish,Cruel,Depraved,Feral,Inhuman,Savage,
Antonyms: Generous,Gentle,Humane,Kind,Nice,
Bestrew
Meaning: To sprinkle or cover with things strewn.
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Synonyms: Diffuse,Distribute,Infuse,Interfuse,Interlard,Intermix,Pepper,Sprinkle,
Antonyms: Collect,Gather,
Bestride
Meaning: To get or sit upon astride, as a horse.
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Synonyms: Overlie,Overlook,Overtop,Survey,Look Down Upon,Loom Over,Stand Over,
Antonyms: Follow,Submit,Surrender,Yield,Go Along,Be Below,
Bethink
Meaning: To remind oneself.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Deliberate,Devise,Mind,Recall,Recollect,Reflect,Remember,Reminisce,
Antonyms: Disregard,Forget,Ignore,
Betide
Meaning: To happen to or befall.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Become,Befall,Befit,Chance,Fall,Happen,Occur,Transpire,Presage,
Antonyms:
Betroth
Meaning: To engage to marry.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Affiance, Bind, Commit, Contract, Engage, Espouse, Vow, Promise, Become Engaged, Make Compact, Plight Faith, Plight Troth, Tie Oneself To
Antonyms: Divorce, Leave, Reject, Release, Separate, Break Off
Betrothal
Meaning: Engagement to marry.
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Synonyms: Affiancing,Betrothing,Engagement,Espousal,Plight,Troth,Vow,Promise,
Antonyms: Break,Divorce,Separation,
Bevel
Meaning: Any inclination of two surfaces other than 90 degrees.
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Synonyms: Angle,Inclination,Leaning,Pitch,Slant,Tilt,
Antonyms:
Bewilder
Meaning: To confuse the perceptions or judgment of.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Addle,Baffle,Befuddle,Bemuse,Confound,Daze,Disconcert,Distract,Floor,Fluster,Muddle,Mystify,Perplex,Rattle,Snow,Stump,Stupefy,Throw,Upset,Mix Up,Puzzle,Ball Up,
Antonyms: Calm,Clarify,Comfort,Enlighten,Explain,Explicate,Help,Orient,Soothe,Clear Up,
Bibliography
Meaning: A list of the words of an author, or the literature bearing on a particular subject.
Sentence: The teacher gave us a bibliography for our history project.
Synonyms: Card Catalogue,Reference List,
Antonyms:
Bibliophile
Meaning: One who loves books.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Intellectual,Reader,Savant,Scholar,
Antonyms: Ignoramus,
Bibulous
Meaning: Fond of drinking.
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Synonyms: Absorptive,Permeable,Porous,Spongy,
Antonyms:
Bide
Meaning: To await.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Abide,Attend,Await,Continue,Dwell,Linger,Live,Remain,Reside,Stay,Tarry,Sit Tight,Hang In,Hang Out,Hang Around,Stick Around,Hold The Phone,Lie In Wait,Sweat It,Watch For,
Antonyms: Cease,Complete,Depart,Finish,Go,Halt,Hurry,Leave,Move,Stop,Carry On,
Biennial
Meaning: A plant that produces leaves and roots the first year and flowers and fruit the second.
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Synonyms: Annual,Bush,Creeper,Cutting,Flower,Grass,Greenery,Herb,Perennial,Seedling,Shoot,Shrub,Slip,Sprout,Tree,Vine,Weed,
Antonyms: Animal,
Bier
Meaning: A horizontal framework with two handles at each end for carrying a corpse to the grave.
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Synonyms: Coffin,Grave,Hearse,Support,Pyre,Catafalque,
Antonyms:
Bigamy
Meaning: The crime of marrying any other person while having a legal spouse living.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Polyandry,Polygyny,
Antonyms:
Bight
Meaning: A slightly receding bay between headlands, formed by a long curve of a coast-line.
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Synonyms: Angle,Bayou,Gulf,Inlet,Loop,Noose,Road,
Antonyms:
Bilateral
Meaning: of or on two sides, between two people or groups India and Pakistan.
Sentence: signed a bilateral agreement to work on a solution for Kashmir
Synonyms: Mutual,Reciprocal,Respective,
Antonyms: Multilateral,Unilateral,
Bilingual
Meaning: able to speak two languages
Sentence: Being bilingual, Ali works as an interpreter.
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Biography
Meaning: A written account of one's life, actions, and character.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Aadil,Adventures,Autobiography,Bio,Confessions,Diary,Experiences,Journal,Letters,Life,Memoir,Picture,Saga,Sketch,Profile,Life Story,Life History,Personal Anecdote,Personal Narrative,Personal Record,
Antonyms:
Biology
Meaning: The science of life or living organisms.
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Synonyms: Analysis,Cytology,Diagnosis,Dissection,Division,Embryology,Etiology,Examination,Genetics,Histology,Inquiry,Investigation,Medicine,Morphology,Physiology,Zoology,
Antonyms: Connection,
Biped
Meaning: An animal having two feet.
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Synonyms: Animal,Anthropoid,Anthropological,Anthropomorphic,Bipedal,Civilized,Ethological,Fallible,Fleshly,Forgivable,Hominid,Humanistic,Individual,Mortal,Personal,Vulnerable,Creatural,Ethnologic,Hominal,
Antonyms:
Birthright
Meaning: A privilege or possession into which one is born.
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Antonyms: Immortal,Inhuman,Unmanly,
Bitterness
Meaning: Acridity, as to the taste.
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Synonyms: Acerbity,Acidity,Acridity,Astringency,Brininess,Piquancy,Sharpness,Tartness,Brackishness,Pungency,
Antonyms: Contentment,Geniality,Happiness,Sweetness,
Blasé
Meaning: Sated with pleasure.
Sentence: Kids have become blasé about violence on television.
Synonyms: Apathetic,Bored,Cloyed,Cool,Disenchanted,Glutted,Indifferent,Jaded,Knowing,Lukewarm,Mellow,Mundane,Offhand,Satiated,Sophisticate,Sophisticated,Unconcerned,Uninterested,Unmoved,Weary,Worldly,Unexcited,Fed Up,Been Around Twice,Done It All,Sick Of,Surfeited,
Antonyms:
Blaspheme
Meaning: To indulge in profane oaths.
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Synonyms: Cuss,Revile,Swear,Talk Dirty,
Antonyms:
Blatant
Meaning: Noisily or offensively loud or clamorous.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Arrant,Bald,Barefaced,Brassy,Clear,Conspicuous,Crying,Flagrant,Flashy,Flaunting,Garish,Gaudy,Glaring,Glitzy,Impudent,Loud,Meretricious,Naked,Obtrusive,Ostentatious,Outright,Overbold,Overt,Plain,Screaming,Shameless,Sheer,Showy,Snazzy,Unabashed,Unblushing,Unmitigated,Pronounced,Prominent,Protrusive,
Antonyms: Concealed,Hidden,Inconspicuous,Moral,Quiet,Secret,Silent,Subtle,Unpronounced,
Blaze
Meaning: A vivid glowing flame.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Bonfire,Burning,Combustion,Conflagration,Flame,Flames,Holocaust,Wildfire,
Antonyms: Dullness,
Blazon
Meaning: To make widely or generally known.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Announce,Blare,Boast,Broadcast,Deck,Declare,Depict,Description,Display,Embellish,Emblazon,Exhibit,Inscribe,Show,Publish,Proclaim,
Antonyms: Conceal,Cover,Deny,Hide,Withhold,
Bleak
Meaning: bare and cold; dreary or miserable
Sentence: The war has made Afghanistan a very bleak place.
Synonyms: Austere,Bare,Blank,Blighted,Bombed,Bulldozed,Burned,Chilly,Cleared,Cold,Deforested,Desert,Deserted,Desolate,Dreary,Exposed,Flat,Gaunt,Grim,Open,Raw,Scorched,Stripped,Unpopulated,Unsheltered,Wild,Windswept,
Antonyms: Appealing,Bright,Cheerful,Comfortable,Comforting,Congenial,Encouraging,Friendly,Happy,Hot,Nice,Pleasant,Sunny,Sympathetic,Warm,
Blemish
Meaning: A mark that mars beauty.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Abase,Birthmark,Blister,Bloom,Blot,Blotch,Blur,Brand,Bruise,Bug,Catch,Chip,Defacement,Defect,Deformity,Dent,Discoloration,Disfigurement,Disgrace,Dishonor,Eyesore,Freckle,Imperfection,Impurity,Lump,Mark,Mole,Pimple,Pock,Scar,Second,Sight,Smudge,Snag,Speck,Speckle,Spot,Stain,Stigma,Tarnish,Wart,Zit,Pockmark,
Antonyms: Adornment,Advantage,Beauty,Benefit,Blank,Clarity,Cleanliness,Decoration,Embellishment,Esteem,Honor,Ornament,Perfection,Strength,
Blithesome
Meaning: Cheerful.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Blithe,Carefree,Cheerful,Cheery,Convivial,Gladsome,Gleeful,Happy,Jocund,Jolly,Jovial,Joyful,Joyous,Lighthearted,Lightsome,Merry,Mirthful,Sunny,
Antonyms:
Blockade
Meaning: The shutting up of a town, a frontier, or a line of coast by hostile forces.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Bar,Barricade,Clog,Closure,Embolus,Encirclement,Hindrance,Impediment,Infarct,Infarction,Obstacle,Obstruction,Restriction,Roadblock,Siege,Snag,Stop,Stoppage,Wall,Blank Wall,
Antonyms: Advantage,Aid,Assistance,Beginning,Clearance,Help,Opening,Start,Support,Promotion,
Boatswain
Meaning: A subordinate officer of a vessel, who has general charge of the rigging, anchors, etc.
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Bodice
Meaning: A women's ornamental corset-shaped laced waist.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Middy,Shell,Turtleneck,Pullover,Slipover,
Antonyms:
Boisterous
Meaning: Unchecked merriment or animal spirits.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Bouncy,Brawling,Clamorous,Disorderly,Effervescent,Impetuous,Loud,Obstreperous,Rambunctious,Raucous,Riotous,Rollicking,Rowdy,Strident,Unrestrained,Unruly,Uproarious,Vociferous,Wild,Tumultous/tumultuous,Vociferant,
Antonyms: Calm,Low,Moderate,Quiet,Restrained,Silent,Soft,Solemn,Subdued,
Bole
Meaning: The trunk or body of a tree.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Adobe,Brick,Earth,Kaolin,Loam,Loess,Marl,Mud,Pottery,Slip,Till,Wacke,Terra Cotta,Clunch,Argil,Argillaceous Earth,China Material,Porcelain Material,
Antonyms: Extremities,
Bolero
Meaning: A Spanish dance, illustrative of the passion of love, accompanied by caste nets and singing.
Sentence:
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Antonyms:
Bolster
Meaning: To support, as something wrong.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Aid,Assist,Boost,Brace,Bulwark,Buoy,Buttress,Carry,Cushion,Help,Maintain,Pillow,Reinforce,Stay,Strengthen,Support,Sustain,Uphold,Prop,Pick Up,Hold Up,Buck Up,Shore Up,Bear Up,
Antonyms: Block,Decrease,Discourage,Halt,Hinder,Hurt,Injure,Neglect,Obstruct,Stop,Undermine,Weaken,Prevent,Let Down,Not Support,
Bomb
Meaning: A hollow projectile containing an explosive material.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Bombshell,Charge,Device,Explosive,Grenade,Mine,Missile,Rocket,Shell,Ticker,Torpedo,Nuclear Bomb,Hydrogen Bomb,Projectile,Atom Bomb,
Antonyms: Aid,Build,Create,Succeed,Win,Protect,Do Well,
Bombard
Meaning: To assail with any missile or with abusive speech.
Sentence:
Synonyms: Assail,Barrage,Batter,Beset,Besiege,Blast,Blitz,Bomb,Cannonade,Catapult,Harass,Hound,Launch,Pester,Pound,Shell,Strafe,Strike,Open Fire,Fire Upon,
Antonyms: Leave Alone,
