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a. الثرثرة portending evil; harmful in intent or effect.


Spelling Word: baleful
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n. مؤذ heavy substance used to add stability or weight


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a. بلسم obvious and dull; commonplace; lacking originality


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n. الشواء a rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors


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n. البارومتر an instrument for determining the weight or pressure of the atmosphere


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a. شوكة الباروك complex or bizarre, especially in ornamentation; irregular in shape


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v. زعق cry out with a loud, full sound; cry with vehemence, as in calling or exultation; shout


Spelling Word: bawl
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v. أغرى signal or summon, as by nodding or waving; attract because of inviting or enticing appearance


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v. تربك confuse thoroughly; becloud and confuse, as with liquor; make stupid with alcohol


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n. المنافع advantage; something that aids or promotes well-being; welfare; gain


Spelling Word: benefit