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bicuspid |
(adjective) having two cusps or points (noun) a tooth with two cusps Bicuspids are located in the front of the molars. |
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biped |
(noun) an animal with two feet Another form (adjective): bipedal Humans and birds are two examples of bipedal animals. |
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bifocals |
(noun) glasses with two focal lenses; glasses having onepart that corrects for near vision and one for distant vision Benjamin Franklin was the inventor of bifocalglasses. |
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bilingual |
(adjective) using or able to use two languages with equal fluency There are lots of bilingual children’s books that help youngchildren learn to read and write in both languages. |
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bicentennial |
(noun) a 200th anniversary, or its celebration The Revolutionary War enthusiasts celebrated its bicentennial by re-enacting some of the most famous battles. |
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binocular |
(adjective) involving both (2) eyes (noun) binoculars: a handheld optical instrument composed of two telescopes and a focusing device and usually having prisms to increase magnifying ability People who enjoy bird watching take binoculars with themso that they can see birds in far away trees. |
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duet |
(noun) a piece of music performed by two singers or musicians Sonny and Cher, and Donny and Marie Osmond are two couples who were famous for their duets. |
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dialogue |
(noun) a conversation between two or more people Movie writers create dialogue for their characters so thatactors know what they’re supposed to say and when. |
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duel |
(noun) a contest or fight between two people; a contest with deadly weapons arranged between two people in order to settle a point of honor Before there were laws about violence, men would dueleach other over matters of honor. |
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duplicity |
(noun) dishonest behavior that is meant to tricksomeone; behavior that is “two-faced”Another form: (adjective) duplicitous In “The Pirates of the Caribbean,” Captain Jack Sparrow has very duplicitous behavior. He acts all friendly and helpful, then steals things and betrays his friends! |
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Bi, du root meaning |
two |
