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121 Cards in this Set
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bibulous
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Fond of drinking
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bide v
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To await.
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biennial n
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A plant that produces leaves and roots the first year and flowers and fruit the second
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bier n.
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A horizontal framework with two handles at each end for carrying a corpse to the grave
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bigamist n
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One who has two spouses at the same time
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bigamy n
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The crime of marrying any other person while having a legal spouse living
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bight n
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A slightly receding bay between headlands, formed by a long curve of a coast-line
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bilateral adj.
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Two-sided.
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bilingual adj.
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Speaking two languages.
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biograph n.
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A bibliographical sketch or notice
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biography n
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A written account of one's life, actions, and character
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biology n.
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The science of life or living organisms
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biped n.
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An animal having two feet
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birthright n
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A privilege or possession into which one is born
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bitterness n.
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Acridity, as to the taste
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blase adj
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Sated with pleasure
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blaspheme v
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To indulge in profane oaths
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blatant adj.
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Noisily or offensively loud or clamorous.
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blaze n.
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A vivid glowing flame.
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blazon v.
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To make widely or generally known.
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bleak adj.
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Desolate
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blemish n
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A mark that mars beauty
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blithe adj.
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Joyous.
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blithesome adj
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Cheerful.
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blockade n
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The shutting up of a town, a frontier, or a line of coast by hostile forces.
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boatswain n
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A subordinate officer of a vessel, who has general charge of the rigging, anchors, etc
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bodice n
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A women's ornamental corset-shaped laced waist
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bodily adj.
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Corporeal
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boisterous adj.
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Unchecked merriment or animal spirits.
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bole n
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The trunk or body of a tree
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bolero n.
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A Spanish dance, illustrative of the passion of love, accompanied by caste nets and singing
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boll n
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A round pod or seed-capsule, as a flax or cotton
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bolster v
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To support, as something wrong
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bomb n
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A hollow projectile containing an explosive material.
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bombard v.
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To assail with any missile or with abusive speech
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bombardier n.
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A person who has charge of mortars, bombs, and shells.
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bombast n
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Inflated or extravagant language, especially on unimportant subjects
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boorish adj
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Rude.
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bore v.
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To weary by tediousness or dullness
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borough n.
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An incorporated village or town
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botanical adj
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Connected with the study or cultivation of plants
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botanize v
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To study plant-life.
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botany n.
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The science that treats of plants
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bountiful adj.
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Showing abundance
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Bowdlerize v.
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To expurgate in editing (a literary composition) by omitting words or passages
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bowler n
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In cricket, the player who delivers the ball
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boycott v.
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To place the products or merchandise of under a ban
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brae n
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Hillside
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braggart n
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A vain boaster.
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brandish v.
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To wave, shake, or flourish triumphantly or defiantly, as a sword or spear.
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bravado n.
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An aggressive display of boldness
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bravo interj
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Well done.
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bray n.
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A loud harsh sound, as the cry of an ass or the blast of a horn
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braze v.
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To make of or ornament with brass.
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brazier n
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An open pan or basin for holding live coals
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breach n.
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The violation of official duty, lawful right, or a legal obligation
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breaker n.
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One who trains horses, dogs, etc.
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brethren n. pl.
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Members of a brotherhood, gild, profession, association, or the like.
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brevity n.
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Shortness of duration
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bric-a-brac n.
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Objects of curiosity or for decoration
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bridle n
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The head-harness of a horse consisting of a head-stall, a bit, and the reins
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brigade n.
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A body of troops consisting of two or more regiments
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brigadier n
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General officer who commands a brigade, ranking between a colonel and a major-general.
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brigand n.
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One who lives by robbery and plunder
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brimstone n
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Sulfur
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brine n
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Water saturated with salt
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bristle n.
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f. One of the coarse, stiff hairs of swine: used in brush-making, etc.
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bridle n
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The head-harness of a horse consisting of a head-stall, a bit, and the reins
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brigade n.
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A body of troops consisting of two or more regiments
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brigadier n
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General officer who commands a brigade, ranking between a colonel and a major-general.
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brigand n.
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One who lives by robbery and plunder
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brimstone n
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Sulfur
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brine n
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Water saturated with salt
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bristle n.
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f. One of the coarse, stiff hairs of swine: used in brush-making, etc.
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Britannia n.
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The United Kingdom of Great Britain
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Briticism n
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A word, idiom, or phrase characteristic of Great Britain or the British
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brittle adj.
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Fragile.
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broach v
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To mention, for the first time.
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broadcast adj.
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. Disseminated far and wide
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brogan n
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A coarse, heavy shoe
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brogue n.
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Any dialectic pronunciation of English, especially that of the Irish people.
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brokerage n.
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The business of making sales and purchases for a commission; a broker
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bromine n.
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A dark reddish-brown, non-metallic liquid element with a suffocating odor
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bronchitis n
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Inflammation of the bronchial tubes.
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bronchus n.
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Either of the two subdivisions of the trachea conveying air into the lungs.
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brooch n
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An article of jewelry fastened by a hinged pin and hook on the underside
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brotherhood n.
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Spiritual or social fellowship or solidarity.
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browbeat v.
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To overwhelm, or attempt to do so, by stern, haughty, or rude address or manner
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brusque adj.
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Somewhat rough or rude in manner or speech.
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buffoon n
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A clown.
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buffoonery n.
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Low drollery, coarse jokes, etc
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bulbous adj.
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Of, or pertaining to, or like a bulb.
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bullock n.
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An ox.
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bulrush n
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Any one of various tall rush-like plants growing in damp ground or water
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bulwark n
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Anything that gives security or defense.
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bumper n
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A cup or glass filled to the brim, especially one to be drunk as a toast or health.
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bumptious adj.
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Full of offensive and aggressive self-conceit.
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browbeat v.
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To overwhelm, or attempt to do so, by stern, haughty, or rude address or manner
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brusque adj.
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Somewhat rough or rude in manner or speech.
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buffoon n
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A clown.
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buffoonery n.
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Low drollery, coarse jokes, etc
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bulbous adj.
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Of, or pertaining to, or like a bulb.
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bullock n.
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An ox.
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bulrush n
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Any one of various tall rush-like plants growing in damp ground or water
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bulwark n
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Anything that gives security or defense.
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bumper n
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A cup or glass filled to the brim, especially one to be drunk as a toast or health.
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bumptious adj.
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Full of offensive and aggressive self-conceit.
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bungle v.
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To execute clumsily.
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buoyancy n.
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. Power or tendency to float on or in a liquid or gas.
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buoyant adj
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Having the power or tendency to float or keep afloat
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bureau n.
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A chest of drawers for clothing, etc.
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bureaucracy n.
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Government by departments of men transacting particular branches of public business
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burgess n
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In colonial times, a member of the lower house of the legislature of Maryland or Virginia
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burgher n
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An inhabitant, citizen or freeman of a borough burgh, or corporate town
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burnish v.
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To make brilliant or shining
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bursar n
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A treasurer.
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bustle v.
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To hurry.
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butt v.
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To strike with or as with the head, or horns.
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butte n.
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A conspicuous hill, low mountain, or natural turret, generally isolated.
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buttress n.
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Any support or prop.
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by-law n
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A rule or law adopted by an association, a corporation, or the like.
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