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20 Cards in this Set
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Befuddle |
to muddle or stupefy with or as if with drink; confuse, perplex |
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Beguile |
to lead by deception; hoodwink; to while away especially by some agreeable occupation; to engage the interest ; to deceive by wiles |
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Behemoth |
a mighty animal described in Job 40:15-24 as an example of the power of God; something of monstrous size, power, or appearance |
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Beholden |
being under obligation for a favor or gift |
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Belie |
To give a false impression of; to present an appearance not in agreement with; to show (something) to be false or wrong; to run counter to; disguise; |
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Bellicose |
favoring or inclined to start quarrels or wars |
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Belligerent |
waging war; belonging to or recognized as a state in war and protected by and subject to the laws of war; inclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness |
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Bemoan |
to express deep grief or distress over; to regard with displeasure, disapproval, or regret |
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Benign |
a gentle disposition; showing kindness and gentleness; favorable, wholesome; of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life; not becoming cancerous; having no significant effect |
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Bequeath |
to give or leave by will used especially of personal property; to hand down; transmit |
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Berate |
to scold or condemn vehemently and at length |
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Bereavement |
deprived of something or someone |
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Beseech |
to beg for urgently or anxiously; to request earnestly; to make supplication |
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Besmirch |
sully, or soil |
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Bestow |
to put to use; to put in a particular or appropriate place; to provide with quarters; put up; to convey as a gift |
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Blandishment |
something that tends to coax or cajole; allurement |
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Blase |
apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment; sophisticated; worldly-wise; unconcerned |
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Blatant |
noisy especially in a vulgar or offensive manner; clamorous; completely obvious, conspicuous, or obtrusive especially in a crass or offensive manner |
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Bleak |
exposed and barren and often windswept; cold, raw; lacking in warmth, life, or kindliness; grim; not hopeful or encouraging; depression; severely simple or austere |
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Blithe |
of a happy lighthearted character or disposition; lacking due thought or consideration; casual, heedless |
