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a. obvious and dull; commonplace; lacking originality


Spelling Word: banal
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n. a rack to hold meat for cooking over hot charcoal usually out of doors


Spelling Word: barbecue
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n. artificial obstruction; a heavy curtain of artillery fire; rapid, concentrated discharge of missiles


Spelling Word: barrage
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n. fortress; projecting part of fortification; well-fortified position


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a. warlike or hostile in manner or temperament; showing or having the impulse to be combative


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v. regret strongly; express disapproval of


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v. give as a gift; present


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n. temporary encampment; a site where people on holiday can pitch a tent


Spelling Word: bivouac
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n. the science which treats the structure of plants, the functions of their parts, places of growth, and classification


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a. liberal in charity; disposed to give freely; generously liberal; beneficent; free in bestowing gifts


Spelling Word: bounteous