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v. pester; annoy persistently; persuade through constant efforts


Spelling Word: badger
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n. a large non-rigid bag filled with gas or heated air


Spelling Word: balloon
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n. good-humored, playful conversation


Spelling Word: banter
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n. obstacle; structure built to bar passage; boundary or limit


Spelling Word: barrier
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n. a thick, heavy stick used as a weapon by police officers, or one transferred by runners in a relay race


Spelling Word: baton
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n. ray of light; a long piece of metal or wood; long piece fixed or movable in structure, machine, or tool


Spelling Word: beam
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a. helpful; tending to promote physical well-being


Spelling Word: beneficial
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n. a short period of excessive consumption; rapid and excessive consumption of food, especially of excessive alcohol


Spelling Word: binge
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n. the flat part of the leaf, of any plant, especially of gramineous plants; cutting part of an instrument


Spelling Word: blade
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a. lacking stimulating or mild; agreeable


Spelling Word: bland